Metrology, the art of measuring, is an essential part of standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures.
Metrology includes all aspects both theoretical and practical with reference to measurements, whatever their level of accuracy and whatever field of science or technology they occur. 

Realizing the needs for the technical infrastructure for the tractability of measurements, the metrology laboratory was first established in 1987 as a unit within the Laboratory Services Division of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution. The activities were then further expanded in early 1990 and the metrology unit became an independent division of the SLSI in 1996. Since its establishment, the division of metrology has made an ongoing contribution to dissemination of measurement standards throughout the country by providing an industrial calibration service. Training programmes could be arranged on request.


Application Procedure

When requesting calibration and other technical services, the client should provide details of the equipment's intended use/application and the calibration required. We have designed a special form, FM/DM/04, for this purpose. Clients are kindly requested to fill this form when requesting for calibration services thus saving themselves and the laboratory of considerable time and expenses.
Terms and Conditions for services


Calibration Venue

Calibrations will normally be carried out in our laboratory. However, arrangements for in-situ calibrations can be made on request.
Acceptance of Equipment for Calibration

The Division of Metrology reserves the right to accept or decline any application if such an equipment is not in good working order. We do not undertake any maintenance or service of equipment submitted for calibration.

Identification Markings

The equipment submitted for calibration must bear some unique permanent marking to ensure identification. In certain cases, it may be necessary for the laboratory to mark the equipment.

Availability of Manual and Accessories

The equipment must be accompanied by comprehensive operations and service manuals (where required) written in English. The equipment must also be accompanied by any specialized accessories needed for the calibration. 

Liability

The Division of Metrology shall not be liable for any fault or damage to equipment submitted, unless the fault or damage was caused by the division intentionally or recklessly.