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TC-L

Length

Coordinates dimensional metrology for accurate, traceable and comparable length measurements.

14 participating countries General Assembly 2025 to the next election GA 2025 verified directory
Committee Mandate

About TC-L

TC-L strengthens dimensional measurement capability across Africa, with dedicated working groups for linear dimensions and hand instruments.

4Listed office-bearers
14Participating countries
2Working groups or sub-groups
GA 2025Directory reference
Governance Structure

Committee Leadership

Office-bearers are presented according to the supplied AFRIMETS GA 2025 Technical Committees directory.

Chair
BP Photo pending

Mr Burnhard Panda Gandah

Chair
Principal Member Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre
Institute SIRDC SADCMET
LocationZimbabwe

Vice-Chairs & Sub-Chairs

Vice-Chair, WG1 - Linear Dimensions
PM Photo pending

Mr Patrick Masina

Vice-Chair, WG1 - Linear Dimensions
Principal Member National Metrology Institute of South Africa
Institute NMISA SADCMET
LocationSouth Africa
Vice-Chair, WG2 - Hand Instruments
CB Photo pending

Mr Calvin Bore

Vice-Chair, WG2 - Hand Instruments
Principal Member Kenya Bureau of Standards
Institute KEBS EAMET
LocationKenya

Secretary / Secretariat

Secretary
NS Photo pending

Ms Natasha Sichone

Secretary
Principal Member Zambia Metrology Agency
Institute ZMA SADCMET
LocationZambia
Technical Programme

Core Activities

Activities are aligned with the measurement field and technical mandate of TC-L.

  1. Activity 01

    Linear dimensions

    Coordinate measurement work for gauge blocks, line scales and other dimensional standards.

  2. Activity 02

    Hand instruments

    Improve calibration practices for callipers, micrometers and common dimensional instruments.

  3. Activity 03

    Regional comparisons

    Organise comparisons that demonstrate equivalence among dimensional metrology laboratories.

  4. Activity 04

    Uncertainty practice

    Harmonise uncertainty evaluation and calibration procedures for length measurements.

Specialist Structure

Working Groups & Sub-Groups

Specialist groups and contacts listed under this technical field in the supplied directory.

GroupWG1 - Linear Dimensions
Lead / ContactMr Patrick Masina
RoleVice-Chair / Working Group Lead
Contact not provided
GroupWG2 - Hand Instruments
Lead / ContactMr Calvin Bore
RoleVice-Chair / Working Group Lead
Contact not provided
Committee Resources

Technical Committee Documents

The official source directory and a printable profile for TC-L.

Technical Committees & Working Groups Directory Official GA 2025 source document Open TC-L Leadership ReferenceOpen the relevant directory section · Page 2
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