Voltage Excitation Applied to a Load Cell: Introduction Most load cells are force sensors that receive a voltage (excitation) from a regulated power source (usually a digital indicator or signal conditioner) and send back a low voltage signal (signal) when force is applied. Most load cells are designed to operate at 10V, and many will […]
Loose Bolts & Torque Control Imagine if one of the one hundred and fifty-plus car engine bolts is under-torqued; it loosens over time and eventually destroys the engine. What if the bolts are under-torqued in an airplane assembly and become loose mid-flight? What if those bolts were to the exit door, which blew off mid-flight, […]
Wireless Shackle Load Pins Morehouse Instrument Company is proud to announce that its new Wireless Shackle Load Pins were recently featured in the January 11th issue of Hoist Magazine, the leading publication for the lifting and rigging industry. The article notes that the Wireless Shackle Load Pins have “5x overload capacity and IP67 ingress protection […]
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 […]
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 […]
Morehouse President Co-hosts Metrology Today Step into the world of precision and expertise with Season 3 of the Metrology Today Podcast, where Henry Zumbrun, President of Morehouse Instrument Company, takes on the co-host role alongside Ryan Egbert. In Season 3, Episode 1, Zumbrun joins Egbert to interview Paul Reese. Reese spent 18 years as a […]
Henry Zumbrun, President of Morehouse Instrument Company and renowned metrology expert, is set to deliver two important presentations at the upcoming A2LA AnnCon24 conference. This event presents a unique opportunity for professionals in the field to gain insights from one of the industry's leading figures. On April 23, Zumbrun will first present a session titled […]
Automated Force Calibration System Increases Accuracy Morehouse Instrument Company proudly introduces a video tour of its Automated Force Calibration System, a game-changer for precision measurement. Available as an upgrade for your existing Morehouse Universal Calibrating Machine or Universal Scale Calibrator, this system is the perfect solution for Cal-lab techs who want to increase their work […]
Budget-Savvy Calibration Machines When it comes to precision in force calibration, your needs can vary as much as choosing between a Bugatti and a Cadillac. Each has its place, offering distinct advantages depending on your requirements. At Morehouse Instrument Company, we understand that variety is key and are here to provide you with the best […]
