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Santa's Elf who came to Pylon to have Santa's Sleigh calibrated had quite a visit! We hope everyone has a fantastic Holiday Season!!

Think you may have radon gas in your house? Since radon can get into your house through infected well water, one of the testing methods is to take a water sample & have it tested in a lab. Taking a proper water sample is very important & here's how to do it. http://bit.ly/2S2PFpC

Demystifying Measurement Uncertainty

Understanding measurement uncertainty & how it fits in the calibration process is key to mitigating risk & reducing costs. Here is a high-level explanation & definition.
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pylonelectronics.com Why is Measurement Uncertainty Important? Quality and cost are directly impacted by measurement uncertainty. Many industries including research, manufacturing, finance, and healthcare rely on reports that contain quantitative data from measurement results. Product quality, experiment results, financ...

Pylon Electronics New AB7 Radon Monitor

Behold the AB7, our newest Radon Monitor. Andrew, the programmer who designed the interface, demonstrates the functionality and how easy it is to use. Our industry-leading Radon Monitor & Detection System is now even better.

pylonelectronics-radon.com Pylon Electronics new AB7 Portable Radiation Monitor is our next generation laboratory-grade instrument for fast, accurate measurement of radon levels. Every bit as reliable as our previous monitors, the Pylon AB7 incorporates advanced technology and user-friendly features for enhanced performance a...

An Elf from the North Pole visited Pylon to have Santa's sleigh calibrated in preparation for the big night later this month. The Elf also evaluated other sleigh options, fed staff and even gave raises. Clients are the best!

New Canada-Wide Radon Testing Partnership Formed

Exciting news for Pylon's Instrumentation Division! Pylon & Wescan Calibration will be performing all the radon gas testing for Radon Environmental Management Corp!
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pylonelectronics-radon.com REM Teams Up with Pylon and Wescan to Provide Radon in Water Testing Services Across Canada. November 27th, 2019 - Radon Environmental Management Corp. (REM) Pylon Electronics and Wescan (a Pylon Company) are excited to announce a new partnership to

NCSLI Canada Division Meeting 2019. November 5-7 at NRC in Ottawa ON.

Halloween at our Mississauga location! Who said calibration isn't interesting :-)

Importance of Calibration Series: History of Horsepower

If you think the calibration service industry isn’t interesting, then think again. The calibration process helps saves lives by ensuring the accuracy of hospital equipment & verifies the specifications of the products we purchase. Pylon Electronics examines horsepower in our Importance of Calibration Series.

pylonelectronics.com Most of us take calibration and standardized measurements for granted, not even thinking about the chaos that would ensue without it. However, the impact of unstandardized measurements would make life extremely difficult. Imagine trying to follow plans to build a deck on your house without predefine...

Pylon Electronics Becomes Largest Independent Canadian-Owned Calibration Company

Big news in the Canadian Calibration Industry! We acquired Wescan Calibration & JEM Precision to become the largest independent Canadian-owned calibration company!

pylonelectronics.com We are excited to announce that Pylon Electronics has become the largest Independent Canadian owned calibration company with the acquisition of Wescan Calibration Services and JEM Precision. Wescan has laboratories in

Supporting Tim Horton's Camp Day

Pylon Electronics - Dartmouth supports Tim Horton's Camp Day. Be sure to get your Timmy's coffee & help change a kids story!

We're proud to be supporting True Patriot Love and Team Rubicon at CANSEC 2019, Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show!

Bathroom Scale Accuracy: It’s all about balance

Ever doubt the accuracy of your bathroom scale? Dieting and/or exercising but the scale isn't moving? You could be losing weight without realizing it, depending on your balance.

pylonelectronics.com Ever doubt the accuracy of your bathroom scale? If the scale hasn’t moved after a week of dieting and exercising, could it be wrong? When we work hard at trying to lose weight, we want results. When the scale doesn’t reflect our efforts, it’s only natural to think that it’s broken and it’s...

What Is The Recommended Calibration Cycle?

Calibrating your equipment too often is a waste of resources but waiting too long is dangerous. How do you find the right calibration cycle?

pylonelectronics.com A common question in the calibration industry is, “How often should our instruments be calibrated according to industry quality standards?” The problem is that quality standards do not specify the calibration period of specific equipment because there are just too many factors involved for any q...

Encouraging self care within any organisation is important for employees. We like to encourage this within our 3 locations too. Happy Friday everyone :)

Understanding the data....what do the numbers mean?

Ever wondered what compliance testing means or how to use the data provided? Find out how to interpret compliance testing and make the most out of your data!

pylonelectronics.com As we have discussed in previous blogs, the purpose of calibration is to take a “snapshot in time” on a Unit Under Test (UUT) to determine performance. We are comparing our measured values against the (Original Equipment Manufacturer’s) OEM’s specifications for a specific instrument. This is...

Supporting Tim Hortons camp day, Dartmouth.

Torque & You’re Safety

Calibration can prevent unnecessary accidents. If the garage you use for a tire change doesn't calibrate their torque wrenches, you are at risk. Be sure to ask & stay safe!

pylonelectronics.com As we drive into spring, thoughts of warm weather and road trips to the beach have us anticipating the date when we can roll the windows down and switch out our winter tires for summer ones. But did you know that each time you have routine tire maintenance or switch tires your lug nuts should be

Getting The Most Out Of Our Calibration & Repair Services

Are you getting the most value from your calibration services? Here's how you can.

pylonelectronics.com Today we would like to take a moment to discuss how you-- the customer-- can contribute to a positive service experience. From the importance of good communication and instructions to things that would be helpful to include, here’s the short list on how to minimize unnecessary delays, and get the ...

It's not the heat, it's the humidity…

Excessive condensation can create unnecessary repairs from rust or corrosion, so we've enhanced our heat & humidity calibration service. Pylon provides even more piece of mind that your equipment is operating properly.

pylonelectronics.com So often this is our common complaint during the warmer weather. As living beings, we have been on the constant search for the perfect balance of being "not too cold and not too hot", but relative humidity affects us much more than our personal discomfort of feeling sticky and dealing with bad hair....

Careers | Pylon Electronics-Radon

Pylon is growing! If you want to be part of a dynamic team, visit our Careers section to see if there's a position right for you!

pylonelectronics-radon.com Careers Pylon Electronics is a dynamic company with many opportunities for employment and growth. Pylon is an equal opportunity employer. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT POSTINGS Electrical Engineer Junior Programmer Unsolicited Applications We invite you to send us your CV as an unsolicited application by mail…

Onsite Calibration Services

Onsite Calibration Services - What you need to know.

pylonelectronics.com When clients call Pylon to discuss calibration services, one question that can arise is “do I ship my equipment in for service or can you calibrate it onsite?” The answer can depend on what specific equipment requires calibration, how much equipment needs to be calibrated and even budget allotments....

How much does the Pylon team care about their community? Enough to step into the ring and fight for it! Penny Leimbrock, our Technical Manager & Business Development Specialist demonstrated her passion to help others & her mad skills by taking part in this year's Red Carpet Rumble. Awesome job Penny, we're super proud of ya!

Scintillation Cell Continuous Sampling Radon Measurements

Advantages & Disadvantages of Scintillation Cell Continuous Sampling of Radon.

pylonelectronics-radon.com Overview Scintillation cells are an accepted and proven technology for detecting radon in a gas (typically air) sample. Scintillation cells are used in conjunction with a monitor that includes a photon detector/amplifier and a pulse counter. The photon detector could be a photomultiplier tube (PMT),...

Pylon Electronics Demonstrates Extensive Calibration Services Capabilities

Pylon Electronics - Instrumentation Division, has partnered with Sarad to resell & calibrate their radon detectors & monitors. This is big news & more will follow!

pylonelectronics-radon.com Pylon is an official Service Centre for Sarad radon measuring products. Pylon Electronics is pleased and excited to announce that we are now an official Canadian Service Center for Sarad Radon measuring products. Pylon can provide traceable calibrations complete with a certificate for the Scout, Sco...

Radon Chamber Concentration Changes Using A Single Flow Through Radon Source

Here's an inexpensive way to provide different chamber radon concentration levels?

pylonelectronics-radon.com When there is a requirement to provide different chamber radon concentration levels, it can be expensive to purchase and maintain a number of different sources in order to provide a range of radon concentration levels inside a radon chamber. Fortunately, there is a simple, low-cost technique that ca...

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Accuracy is everything. Any equipment, whether household items or industrial machinery, needs to be accurate to accomplish its intended task. If not, then there could be unexpected consequences.

Do Fitness Trackers Facilitate Weight Loss or Weight Gain?

Accuracy is everything. Any equipment, whether household items or industrial machinery, needs to be accurate to accomplish its intended task. If not, then there could be unexpected consequences.

pylonelectronics.com Have you been tracking your calories and using a fitness tracker to help you lose weight? Struggling with minimal results? You’re not alone and it could be due to the inaccuracy of your fitness tracker. It seems like almost everyone has tried to lose weight at some point in their lives. Many are in…

Unverified Pin Gauges Can Be Costly

Did you know that Pylon verifies pin gauge sets? We can offer speedy turnaround time on pin gauge measurements. Whether you are using your pins to check the limits for hole diameters or for GO/NO GO testing, you will want to have confidence in their condition and accuracy.

As part of the verification, each pin is cleaned and inspected for any visual flaws such as burrs, rust or other damage that may impact their effectiveness or precision.

Please contact our customer service representatives for pricing!

Common Calibration Questions: Part 2

Thinking about doing your own calibrations? Here are a few things you should consider.

pylonelectronics.com Why do I need a calibration provider – I can do it myself? As a follow-up to my last blog, Common Calibration Questions, I felt the above question was another valid one to address. It is something clients have asked when they start to look at calibration services from a financial point of view. My a...

Common Calibration Questions

Calibration questions every business should ask.

pylonelectronics.com There is no disputing that calibration plays an important role in the proper maintenance of test and measurement equipment. But to a lot of people out there, it can also be a bit confusing. Quite frequently I get calls from clients asking if they should have their equipment calibrated and how often....

Radon Gas & Groundwater – How Can You Know?

Pylon provides accurate radon gas detection in groundwater. Here’s how:

pylonelectronics-radon.com Health risks from radon gas and the need for testing have been in the media lately. National news agencies like the CBC recently aired stories warning us about radon gas because all Canadians are at risk. When we normally hear about radon gas

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