The purchase of force calibration equipment coupled with the calibration cost can be a large investment. Good, quality equipment provides...

What kind of torture do your load cells have to withstand? This article discusses how to select a load cell that can perform reliably...

Unexplained Specifications The post begins with terminology meaning and culminates comparing them. It explains the source and reason for...

For farmers and ranchers, weighing cattle is critical. There are several different types of livestock scales to consider, each with its...

At Morehouse we teach torque classes, give webinars on torque, and perform torque calibrations on reference standards. We strive to...

Consider a low-profile truck scale when replacing a truck scale to avoid foundation changes without compromising performance. It’s...

LOW PROFILE LOAD CELL When Reduced Height Matters Conventional load cells and mounts may not fit tight space installations. A height...

Maintenance is one cost of owning a truck scale that is sometimes disregarded until it is too late. While routine maintenance is...

We have been asked a bit more frequently lately about the benefits of calibrating everything as a system versus calibrating the load...

When purchasing a new truck scale, you want to know that it will not only meet your weighing demands for a generation or more, but that...

Exotic Units of Measurement Most precision balances have a dozen or more units of measure. Typical applications include herbal medicine,...

The True Cost Of Long Force Calibration Lead Times How much revenue are you sacrificing when you do not have your equipment? How much is...

It’s critical to understand the precise factors that boost truck scale durability once you’ve grasped the fundamentals of truck scale...

Interdependence of strain, resistance and signal upon load. A steady state model simplifies calculation and understanding. The...

Shear web load cells are suited for in-line force measurement, multi-point weighing, and hydraulic press applications that require load...

Automated kiosks improve traffic flow and safety in truck scale applications. Automated kiosks can be useful in places like landfills,...

In the book Good to Great a concept is illustrated with three intersecting circles, which determine your company’s hedgehog concept. The...

The frequency with which you should verify the weight accuracy or calibrate a medical scale is determined by a variety of factors. It is...

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At Morehouse, we generate calibration reports with both A and B coefficients. Any calibration performed following the ASTM E74 or ISO 376...