Understanding Compression Load Cell Equations Compression load cells are critical for measuring pushing 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 […]
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 […]
Cable Tensiometer Calibration can be riddled with issues Maintaining precise cable tension is crucial across various industries, including engineering, construction, aerospace, and manufacturing. Cable tensiometers serve as indispensable instruments for measuring and monitoring this cable tension. However, the calibration of cable tensiometers is riddled with problems. Clear communication between calibration labs and end users is […]
Do You Meet Customer Expectations? Morehouse Customer Service A man is walking through the desert, parched and desperate for water. He looks at the sky and prays, "Please, just a drop of water! I'll do anything for some water!" Miraculously, a cloud forms above him, and rain begins to fall. He drinks the water gratefully, […]
Use the Principles of Good to Great in Metrology Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't has been on my top 5 must-reads for the last decade. Many in our company have read it, and we have had several meetings referencing the topics Jim Collins seems present effortlessly. This book […]
Applying Engineering Failure to Metrology: To Engineer is Human Engineering failure is measured in two ways: human death toll and materials lost. This is just one of many insights from Henry Petroski’s book To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design. As the president of a force calibration laboratory that has seen […]
Applying Atomic Habits to Metrology How can we apply what we learn in books to Metrological Practices? Many might be familiar with the rule of 72. In investments, the "rule of 72" is a simplified way to calculate how long an investment may take to double. The math is as simple as dividing 72 by […]
Business Jargon and Why Do Business People Speak Like Idiots In metrology, we think that we are speaking the same language. However, if one takes a quick poll on the term calibration, one will learn that many people say calibration includes adjustments when the VIM is quite clear that it does not. Many people use […]
Decimal Places & Equipment Resolution How many decimal places are enough for equipment resolution? That’s the subject of the latest article by Morehouse Instrument Company president Henry Zumbrun, which appears in the May issue of Quality Digest. The article, How Many Decimal Places Are Enough, isn’t about formulas or rounding. Rather, it is literally about […]
How Low Can My Load Cell Go? Load Cell Impact on Measurement Uncertainty There are enough load cell intricacies impacting measurement uncertainties to write a book strictly on that subject, which Morehouse Instrument Company President Henry Zumbrun has already done. His newest article, How Low Can My Load Cell Go? appears in Cal Lab Magazine. […]
Specific Force Measuring Instruments Introduction At Morehouse, we have covered various sections of the ASTM E74 standard over numerous articles, papers, and posts. We have not covered specific force-measuring instruments for all of those various pieces. Yet, we frequently perform many calibrations and have sold equipment designed specifically for this criteria. Even though many customers […]
