100% Employee Owned, Founded 1954

Des Moines, Iowa Calibration Laboratory

Des Moines, Iowa Calibration Laboratory 1

J.A. King is Now Cross Precision Measurement!

Same team, same expertise. Since 1939, the precision measurement professionals at J.A. King have been your trusted measurement partner; providing accuracy, reliability, and efficiency to let you focus on what you do best. That same team is now the Precision Measurement Group at Cross. Learn more about our history.

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Des Moines, Iowa Calibration Laboratory 2

About

Our Des Moines, Iowa laboratory and sales office offers a full-range of services and products to meet your precision measurement needs. We take pride in providing quality systems integrity, reduced risk, and best-in-class measurement solutions, delivered with world class customer service in and around the Des Moines, Iowa area.

Address

Cross Precision Measurement: 680 NE 47th Pl., Des Moines, IA 50313

Remittance

P.O. Box 746284 Atlanta, GA 30374-6284

Hours

Monday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

What our Customers are Saying

Average Rating: 5.0 stars (based on 6 ratings)

Amber Moss in Des Moines is a pleasure to work with. She keeps me informed of when calibrations are due and gets back to me as soon as I send any inquiry. Always informative and friendly! Thank you for the great work!

Excel Engineering

“It is pretty amazing what those guys can accomplish in the time they are here… I appreciate the work that J.A. King does and the coaching they give us.”

Pet Foods Company

“I just wanted to send a quick note saying how impressed I am with the J.A. King guys while setting up for this build. I very much appreciate the service we are receiving from them. Specifically with delivering, checking and rechecking tools on my schedule with a great attitude. It’s awesome to be able to count on another group for support and to feel we are actually getting value from a service the factory pays for.”

Recreational Vehicle Company

“Great Job – took care of items as needed.”

Pet Care Products Company

“Matt has always done an excellent job for us.”

Grain and Feed Company

“A big thank you to you and your team for getting us up and running today. Thanks to Craig and Chantelle also for getting the controller expedited out to us quickly. This installation was key to allowing a lot of other moves to happen in our building this week. I appreciate your support!”

Wind Energy Company

Calibration and Testing Services in Des Moines, IA

Dimensional Calibration Electrical/Electronic Calibration Force Calibration Pressure Calibration Scales and Weight Calibration Substance and Flow Calibration Temperature and Humidity Calibration Torque Calibration Other Calibration Services

Our local calibration laboratories offer onsite calibration for many of the parameters on our ISO 17025 scope. In addition, we also offer 24/7 emergency service response, equipment repair services, and technical support. Does your operation have an upcoming quality audit? Take a look at our quality audit preparation services.

See how our precision measurement team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk.

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In the meantime, enjoy these fun facts…

Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet to paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are a 100% employee owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.