Calibration Filter Sets

NIST-traceable accuracy for photometric and wavelength verification

Calibration Filter set Andover Corporation

NIST-Traceable Standards

Optical system verification and precision calibration

Andover Corporation's Calibration Filter Sets provide reliable, NIST-traceable standards for verifying the transmittance and absorbance scales of visible absorption spectrophotometers. Each set includes precision glass filters mounted in black anodized aluminum holders compatible with standard 1cm cuvette holders.

Certified to ±1% transmission accuracy and measured at five distinct wavelengths (440nm, 465nm, 546.1nm, 590nm, and 635nm), these sets deliver dependable calibration capabilities with comprehensive documentation and protective features for long-term durability.

Key Features

  • NIST-traceable calibration standards

  • ±1% transmission accuracy certification

  • Compatible with standard spectrophotometers

  • Protective removable shutters

  • Durable aluminum storage case

  • Comprehensive documentation

  • Multiple wavelength verification points

  • Professional recertification service available

Applications

  • Spectrophotometer calibration
  • Laboratory quality control
  • Research facilities
  • Medical laboratories
  • Industrial quality assurance
  • Optical testing facilities
  • Academic institutions
  • Manufacturing validation

Available Calibration Filter Sets

AC-930 Filter Set

  • 10%, 20%, 30% transmission filters

  • Clear balancing holder

  • Aluminum storage case

  • Certificate of calibration with measurements

  • Handling instructions

AC-1930 Filter Set

  • 1%, 3%, 50% transmission filters

  • Clear balancing holder

  • Aluminum storage case

  • Certificate of calibration with measurements

  • Handling instructions

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