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The Benefits of Using An Axle Scale
A scale is a simple, yet very useful tool to have in your operation. When it comes to capturing weight measurements on larger objects...
Sep 18, 20243 min read

Stain Gauge or Strain Gage?
There is a debate on how “strain Gauge” should be spelled. Should it be “Strain Gauge or Strain Gage.” The purpose of this post is to...
Sep 9, 20243 min read


What Type of Truck Scale Do I Need?
There’s a lot to consider when purchasing a truck scale—site planning, foundations, deck types, accessories—the list goes on, but what if...
Sep 2, 20242 min read

Load Cell Terminology and Formulas to Calculate Them
Non-linearity, Hysteresis, Non-Repeatability, Static Error Band, and Creep are common load cell terminology typically found on a load...
Aug 29, 20247 min read

Truck Scale Basics
You’ve decided to purchase a truck scale to determine accurate and reliable vehicle weights for your business. Understanding fundamental...
Aug 17, 20242 min read


The Guide to Load Testing
Importance of Load Testing Understanding the limitations of your industrial equipment is essential in knowing what you can and cannot do...
Aug 6, 20243 min read

The right load cells can cure common paper mill headaches
Equipment that works fine in the lab can often fail in a tough, industrial environment like the paper industry. The load cells used to...
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Case studies : Weighing tunnel with RFID identification system
Machine for double control of production quality Requirement Autentico srl needs to build an automated movable RFID/NFC tunnel with a...
Jul 31, 20243 min read

Force sensors in Robotics
Jasper Rozendaal and Ramune van de Corput visited the Global Industries Expo in Paris, France. Observations from Global Industries Expo...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Concrete Deck Truck Scales vs. Steel Deck Truck Scales: Analyzing the Key Differences
Truck scales are essential equipment used in various industries to accurately measure the weight of loaded vehicles. They play a crucial...
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Morehouse Instrument Company Releases Comprehensive Guide on Force Calibration
Morehouse Instrument Company proudly announces the release of the third edition of "Force Calibration for Technicians: Top Conditions,...
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Empowering Growth: Truck Scale Management Software Market 2024 and Industry Segments Exploration and By Key Players| Avery Weigh-Tronix, Interface Logic Systems, Scaleit
The worldwide "Truck Scale Management Software Market" 2024 Research Report presents a professional and complete analysis of the Global...
Jul 3, 20244 min read


The Role and Benefits of Scales in Modern Agriculture
In the vast fields of modern agriculture, precision and efficiency are paramount. Every seed planted, every harvest gathered, and every...
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Here's the real reason the U.S. doesn't use the metric system
The United States is one of just three countries that "prefers" imperial measurements over the international metric standard. The...
Jun 19, 20245 min read

Load Cell Specific Risk Example Made Easy
How To Calculate Load Cell Specific Risk: Step-By-Step Instructions Many people struggle with decision rules and how to calculate risk....
Jun 17, 20243 min read


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...
Jun 12, 20243 min read


A simple step towards reducing driver detention costs
Driver detention is such a hot topic for everyone in freight and logistics, and rightly so. It has an impact on the carrier, the driver...
Jun 7, 20244 min read


‘Roads built with paper, invisible weigh bridges, wireless electricity’
STUDENTS in a leading technical college here believe they have come up with scientific innovations that can totally transform Tanzania’s...
May 30, 20242 min read


Enhancing Bridge Stress Control with Advanced Monitoring
A recent article published in Scientific Reports presented an overview of new construction procedures with enhanced robustness and...
May 23, 20244 min read


How Low Can My Load Cell Go?
by Henry Zumbrun, Morehouse Instrument Company Load cells are subject to numerous factors that can affect their performance. Some factors...
May 22, 20241 min read
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