Stain Gauge or Strain Gage? There is a debate on how “strain Gauge” should be spelled. Should it be “Strain Gauge or Strain Gage.” The purpose of this post is to provide a little bit of research history on the advent of the strain gauge or strain gage. Through some research, it seems the proper […]
Tensile Force: Understanding the Pulling Power in Materials Tensile force is a fundamental concept in materials science and engineering that refers to the force exerted when an object is pulled or stretched. This pulling force causes tension within a material, leading to elongation along the axis of the applied force. Understanding this force is crucial […]
Strain Gauge: How a Load Cell Measures Force Strain Gauge is sometimes misspelled as a strain gage. A strain gauge is a sensor used to measure strain (deformation) on an object. Here's a brief overview of strain gauges: Structure: Typically, it consists of a thin, flexible, insulating backing that supports a metallic foil pattern. The […]
Understanding Tension Load Cell Equations Tension load cells are critical for measuring pulling forces in various applications. Here at Morehouse, we calibrate many tension load cells from various capacities. One of the more essential aspects of these calibrations is ensuring the appropriate adapters are used. Our e-book and other documents speak to the importance of […]
Introduction of TEDS for Load Cells Transducer Electronics Datasheet, or TEDS for load cells, is something we are frequently asked about as, over the years, the topic has been of interest to many hoping to use a load cell with a chip in it and be able to hook it up to multiple meters, to […]
Load Cell Shunt Calibration Load Cell Bridge with a Shunt Calibration. Load cell shunt calibration is a cost-effective means to confirm that the load cell and indicator system are not experiencing significant drift or potential damage. Load cell shunt calibration involves introducing a known electrical resistance (shunt resistor) in parallel with the load cell, allowing […]
ASTM E74 Change From Previous to Meet a Two-year Calibration Interval ASTM E74 Change From Previous to meet a two-year calibration interval is found in the ASTM E74 standard in section 11.2.1. The standard specifically states, “Force-measuring instruments shall demonstrate changes in the calibration values over the range of use during the recalibration interval of […]
Videos on How to Correct Load Cell Measurement Errors Are you struggling with load cell calibration? Are you making critical errors? You are not alone! But worry no more because we have a treasure trove of video resources to help you conquer load cell measurement errors, calibration challenges and achieve accurate force measurements. Browse our […]
Morehouse Instrument Company has shared tremendous knowledge throughout the years with blogs, technical papers, and webinars on force calibration. This education aligns with our purpose, to create a safer world by helping companies improve their force and torque measurements. When someone is new to calibration or metrology, the information can be overwhelming. There is so […]
Comparing Load Cell Meter Filter Settings on Morehouse 4215 Load Cell Meters A common question at Morehouse we are frequently asked involving our 4215-meter load cell meter is if there is a performance difference between using different filter settings. We decided to take things further for this article by testing a standard 4215 indicator versus […]
Choosing a Calibration Provider In calibration, decisions often involve finding the perfect balance between competing factors. When purchasing calibration products or services, a classic problem arises: quality, lead time, and price—choose any two, but you can't have all three. As one of the greatest singing artists of our generation sang, "Don't be Sad Because Two […]
Load Cell Error- Load Cell Adapter Thread Depth Comparison Budget Versus Shear Web Load Cell Adapter Thread Depth Comparison - Introduction We have written previous articles about using shear web load cells with a threaded adapter installed, meaning they are locked into place. One article described the increased performance by locking a […]
