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 […]