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EMPIR project provides new tools to deal with nuclear incidents
Better ways of dealing with radioactive incidents, such as occurred at Fukushima and Chernobyl, have been developed by an EMPIR project...
Jun 10, 20223 min read
Things to Think About When Buying a Livestock Scale
For farmers and ranchers, weighing cattle is critical. There are several different types of livestock scales to consider, each with its...
Jun 9, 20222 min read
Torque Calibration: Why Torque Control is Important
At Morehouse we teach torque classes, give webinars on torque, and perform torque calibrations on reference standards. We strive to...
Jun 7, 20227 min read
Choosing a New Truck Scale to Go With Your Existing Foundation
Consider a low-profile truck scale when replacing a truck scale to avoid foundation changes without compromising performance. It’s...
Jun 6, 20221 min read
BEARPAD LOW PROFILE LOAD CELL – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
LOW PROFILE LOAD CELL When Reduced Height Matters Conventional load cells and mounts may not fit tight space installations. A height...
Jun 3, 20221 min read
Stakeholder needs relating to digital transformation are brought in by metrology networks – EU
Seeking to establish a balanced, integrated and cost effective European measurement infrastructure, EURAMET initiated the creation of...
Jun 1, 20225 min read
Downtime-Reducing Truck Scale Features
Maintenance is one cost of owning a truck scale that is sometimes disregarded until it is too late. While routine maintenance is...
May 31, 20222 min read
How to Calibrate my Digital Indicator with a Load Cell Simulator: Is it Worth it? – Morehouse
We have been asked a bit more frequently lately about the benefits of calibrating everything as a system versus calibrating the load...
May 30, 20228 min read
Installing a Truck Scale Made Easy
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...
May 29, 20221 min read
Global collaboration for digital transformation – EURAMET
The third instalment of the 2022 World Metrology Day tale delves into EURAMET’s response to internal development demands and its...
May 28, 20223 min read
International Conference of Weighing (ICW) – 24th to 26th April, 2023
In 2023 the first edition of the International Conference of Weighing (ICW) will take place from 24 to 26 April in Hamburg Germany. The...
May 26, 20221 min read
PRECISION BALANCE – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
Exotic Units of Measurement Most precision balances have a dozen or more units of measure. Typical applications include herbal medicine,...
May 25, 20222 min read
True Cost of Long Calibration Lead Times – Morehouse Instrument Company
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...
May 24, 20222 min read
Factors that Increase Truck Scale Durability
It’s critical to understand the precise factors that boost truck scale durability once you’ve grasped the fundamentals of truck scale...
May 23, 20222 min read
20 May: Measurement science community celebrates ‘World Metrology Day’ – EURAMET
‘Metrology in the Digital Era’ is the theme for 2022. The 20th of May is World Metrology Day, which commemorates the 1875 signing of the...
May 21, 20222 min read
LOAD CELL MEASUREMENT Resistance / Strain / Voltage – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
Interdependence of strain, resistance and signal upon load. A steady state model simplifies calculation and understanding. The...
May 19, 20221 min read
What is a Shear Web Load Cell?
Shear web load cells are suited for in-line force measurement, multi-point weighing, and hydraulic press applications that require load...
May 18, 20221 min read
Benefits of Automated Truck Scale Kiosks
Automated kiosks improve traffic flow and safety in truck scale applications. Automated kiosks can be useful in places like landfills,...
May 18, 20221 min read
How To Gain Confidence In Your Measurements – Morehouse Instrument Company
In the book Good to Great a concept is illustrated with three intersecting circles, which determine your company’s hedgehog concept. The...
May 16, 20225 min read
How Often Should You Calibrate A Medical Scale?
The frequency with which you should verify the weight accuracy or calibrate a medical scale is determined by a variety of factors. It is...
May 15, 20222 min read
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