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How Do Load Cells Work

How Do Load Cells Work? Load cells measure force by converting mechanical strain into an electrical signal using strain gauges. When a load is applied, the cell deforms slightly—this strain is detected by strain gauges bonded to the structure. The gauges change resistance as they stretch or compress, producing a signal proportional to the applied […]

The Ultimate Standard: Why Deadweight Force Machines Deliver Unrivaled Stability and Ultra-Low Measurement Uncertainty

Force Calibration Equipment, Force Calibration Standards

Deadweight Force Machine Stability: Long-Term Reliability in Force Calibration Morehouse has a new paper on Deadweight Force Machine Stability titled "Deadweight Primary Standards: Best Practices and Their Associated Risks for Stability Determination in Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025" Overview Deadweight force machines are considered the pinnacle of force calibration standards, delivering the lowest possible measurement uncertainties […]

Budget Load Cell Tests: Load Cell Shoulder Loading Errors

Load Cell Best Practices

Budget Load Cell Tests: Load Cell Shoulder Loading Errors Morehouse has previously addressed load cell shoulder loading errors and thread engagement in videos and articles. Here, we investigate the results of a simple design change we incorporated into our BLC series. Specifically, what occurs if an adapter is removed and the load is applied directly […]

Load Cell Calibration for Rocket Engine Test Accuracy

Metrology Articles

Load Cell Calibration for Rocket Engine Test Accuracy Load cell calibration for rocket engine thrust accuracy is something anyone making rockets should understand. Rocket engine testing represents one of the most critical phases in aerospace engineering, where precision and reliability are paramount. This article explores the fundamentals of load cell calibration for rocket engine thrust […]

High Capacity Force Calibration Above 4.4 MN (1,000,000 lbf)

Force Calibration Standards

High Capacity Force Calibration Above 4.4 MN (1,000,000 lbf) Figure 1 Picture of Morehouse High Capacity Force Calibration 10MN System UCM Using Three Symmetrical Morehouse Load Cells In previous posts, we have discussed ASTM E74 requirements for secondary standards. However, we have not discussed what happens when primary standards cannot calibrate the secondary standards. Such […]

Amplified Load Cells (4-20mA, 0 -10 VDC) made Easy

Load Cell Best Practices

Amplified Load Cells (4-20mA, 0 -10 VDC) Amplified load cells are specialized force measurement devices that integrate a built-in signal conditioning system, outputting a standardized 4-20mA or 0-10VDC signal. These load cells are widely used in industrial applications where robust, noise-resistant, and long-distance transmission is required. Unlike traditional load cells, which output a low-level millivolt […]

Load Cell Wiring Made Easy

Load Cell Best Practices, Force Calibration Tips

Load Cell Wiring – How do I Know How My Load Cell is Wired? Numerous load cells exist where the manufacturers have merged, ceased to exist, or do not share their wiring information. This is where we aim to help you figure out the load cell wiring of whatever load cell you have. Load cell […]

The Difference Between Force and Mass

General Force Knowledge, Scale Calibration and Weighing

Force, Mass, and Weight: What is the Difference? Force, mass, and weight are related concepts in physics, yet they are distinct and often misunderstood. Introduction to Difference Between Force, Mass, and Weight Figure 1. NBS Document Regarding Force Calibration Services I recently read an old NBS unpublished Provisional Document of "The Force Calibration Service" […]

Load Cell Accuracy: What is Hysteresis?

Force Calibration Standards

What is Hysteresis? Almost any load cell specification sheet has a term called Hysteresis. This particular article hopes to explain what the term load cell hysteresis is. Load Cell Accuracy: Simple Definition In a simplistic sense, hysteresis is a way to measure how well a load cell returns to its starting point when force is […]

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Recent Posts

How Do Load Cells Work

The Ultimate Standard: Why Deadweight Force Machines Deliver Unrivaled Stability and Ultra-Low Measurement Uncertainty

Budget Load Cell Tests: Load Cell Shoulder Loading Errors

Load Cell Calibration for Rocket Engine Test Accuracy

High Capacity Force Calibration Above 4.4 MN (1,000,000 lbf)

Amplified Load Cells (4-20mA, 0 -10 VDC) made Easy

Load Cell Wiring Made Easy

The Difference Between Force and Mass

Load Cell Accuracy: What is Hysteresis?

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Recent Posts

How Do Load Cells Work

The Ultimate Standard: Why Deadweight Force Machines Deliver Unrivaled Stability and Ultra-Low Measurement Uncertainty

Budget Load Cell Tests: Load Cell Shoulder Loading Errors

Load Cell Calibration for Rocket Engine Test Accuracy

High Capacity Force Calibration Above 4.4 MN (1,000,000 lbf)

Amplified Load Cells (4-20mA, 0 -10 VDC) made Easy

Load Cell Wiring Made Easy

The Difference Between Force and Mass

Load Cell Accuracy: What is Hysteresis?

When You're Looking for More Accurate Measurements

Products

Calibration

SAles

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