ISO Compliance

Tape Measure Calibration Program

Verification of Tape Measures, Calipers, Micrometers, Steel Rules, Angle Gauges, and Protractors

Lixer Tools Branded calibration tools are recommended by ISO consultants for verifying the accuracy of your tape measures (most of our calibration tools). In addition to tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and steel rules can be verified using the Lixer Gage Block or our new  Lixer Pro and angle gauges, squares, and protractors can be verified using the Lixer Bench Square.

Implement the use of Lixer's tape measure calibration tools as part of your ISO 9001:2015 7.1.5.2 Measurement Traceability plan.  Use the Lixer Gage Block or Lixer Pro to verify calipers, micrometers, and steel rules.  Select the Lixer Bench Square for verifying the accuracy of angle gauges, squares, and protractors. 

Purchasing a certified tape measure is just one step in the process. Because the end hook of the tape measure can easily be damaged or affected by various issues, we recommend frequently checking your tape measures with one of Lixer Tools calibration or inspection tools.  These "tape measure checks" should be recorded in a log such as the ones available below for ISO record keeping compliance. 

Issues that may affect accuracy of a tape measure include a bent end hook, worn rivets, or glue not cleaned from the end hook. Any time a tape measure has been dropped, it should be checked to make sure the end hook is not bent. Our calibration tools will help identify problems and straighten a bent end hook.

Using a Lixer Tape Measure Calibration Tool you can easily check the tape measure for accuracy at 10 cm or 6". Our tools allow you to check both the push and pull measurements of the tape measure. This check at 10cm or 6" should be compared to information provided on your calibration tool's certification and tape measure certificates. Lixer Tools' tape measure calibration procedure is shown on our Tape Measure Calibration Procedure page.

We recommend you keep a log indicating when your tape measures were checked. A free .pdf log can be downloaded below by clicking on the image or the blue text. To download an excel version, click on the blue text links below.

For additional information on checking your tape measures accuracy and calibrating your tape measure, visit our Calibration Procedure page. 

A printed copy of the Tape Measure Inspection Log and ISO Competency Training Sheet (for ISO 9001:2015 7.2,7.3 Competence Training) will be included with each order.  The Caliper / Micrometer Inspection Log will be included with orders for the Lixer Gage Block.

To download pdf version of forms, click on the images or text below. 

To download an excel version of the forms, click on the excel version text below.

ISO Competency Training Sheet pdf version

Tape Measure Inspection Log pdf version

Tape Measure Inspection Log Excel Version

Caliper and Micrometer Inspection Log pdf version

Caliper and Micrometer Inspection Log Excel Version