The proper way to express torque units is lbf·ft or N·m
Torque = Force * Length
This means N·m is acceptable, lbf·in is acceptable, and lbf·ft is acceptable.
ft·lbf or in·lbf is not the conventional method for expressing torque. You will not find this as an accepted expression of torque in the ASTM torque standard (ASTM E2428) or any NIST handbook. You will find several manufacturers expressing torque the improper way.
The foot-pound force (symbol: ft·lbf) is a unit of work or energy in the Engineering and Gravitational Systems in the United States' customary and imperial units of measure. It is the energy transferred by applying a force of one pound-force (lbf) through a linear displacement of one foot.
A pound-foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force (a pseudovector). One pound-foot is the torque created by one pound force acting at a perpendicular distance of one foot from a pivot point.
Torque is derived from the SI units of Length, Mass, and Time. The metre is the SI base unit of length. The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. The second is the SI base unit of time. T.
Morehouse currently has the second most accurate torque machine in the world. This is the most accurate machine in North America. We can achieve measurements better than 0.0025 % of applied torque from 0.5 through 1475 lbf · ft. Since NIST does not offer torque, Morehouse can provide torque measurements traceable to SI, through NPL for anyone in North America needing traceable torque measurements.
More information on our torque calibration services can be found here.
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Morehouse Instrument Company, a trusted and accredited provider of force and torque measurement services for over 100 years, offers measurement uncertainties 10-50 times lower than the competition.
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We believe in changing how people think about force and torque calibration in everything we do.
This includes setting expectations on load cell reliability and challenging the "just calibrate it" mentality by educating our customers on what matters and what causes significant errors.
We focus on reducing these errors and making our products simple and user-friendly.
This means your instruments will pass calibration more often and produce more precise measurements, giving you the confidence to focus on your business.
Companies around the globe rely on Morehouse for accuracy and speed.
Our measurement uncertainties are 10-50 times lower than the competition.
We turn around your equipment in 7-10 business days so you can return to work quickly, saving you money.
When you choose Morehouse, you're not just paying for a calibration service or a load cell.
You're investing in peace of mind, knowing your equipment is calibrated accurately and on time.
Contact Morehouse at info@mhforce.com to learn more about our calibration services and load cell products.
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