What You Need to Know about Having a Load Cell Calibrated with 2 Ranges Load cell calibrated with 2 ranges has a common error that can be referred to as Molecule Excitement Decline might explain why the use of a low range calibration on a reference standard can lead to additional errors. This post will […]
Important Force Measurement Practice - Load Cell with a Flat Base A Load Cell with a Flat Base A Load Cell with a Flat Base can be crucial to obtaining great calibration results with load cells. The error is associated with installing a nonflat base on a multi-column cell. Below is the actual test […]
Torque Explained Formulas and Conversions Torque Explained - In the simplest sense Torque = Force * Length Torque is derived and traceable to SI units of length, mass, and time. The meter is the length of the path traveled by light in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299 792 458 of a second. The kilogram […]
ASTM E74 Calibration Procedure Simplified - Intro Steps Recommended for Performing Calibration in Accordance with ASTM E74 Stabilization Allow UUT to come to room temperature Warm-up Instrumentation Preparation Select 10-11 Test points IF UUT IS TO BE USED IN BOTH INCREASING AND DECREASING FORCES, THE DEVICE MUST BE CALIBRATED IN BOTH MODES. THE SELECTION OF […]
How to Make Load Cells Perform Better - 3 Benefits of Installing a Threaded Adapter on Load Cells In previous posts, we have been focusing on measurement errors. Good measurement practices such as keeping your force measurement system in control are equally important. We often forget about those practices we put in place to make sure […]
How to Avoid Load Cell Cable Length Errors The majority of force or torque systems we calibrate each year consist of load or torque cells, an indicator or readout, load cell cables, adapters, and some sort of shipping or carrying case. Around 90 % of these systems come in with an indicator only capable of […]
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Types of Load Cells - Choosing the Right Load Cell for Your Application The purpose of this article is to discuss the common types of load cells used in general force measurements. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of load cell. Types of Load Cells consist of the following: Column Load […]
Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC) Force Workbook- ASTM E74 Uncertainty Morehouse has developed a force workbook in Excel to help those trying to figure out measurement uncertainty and how to calculate their Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC). Updated 10/30/2021! The new update contains coefficients for interpolating uncertainty. Most of this workbook is set up for […]
