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Jun 23, 20222 min read
SINGLE POINT SLIM – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
SINGLE POINT SLIM Interchange Chart – Download* Table consists of ≈ 75 different resistive strain gauge models. Load cell form is: 150...
Jun 22, 20223 min read
Truck Scale Designs
To provide application advantages, each manufacturer has added distinct characteristics into their truck scale design. Most truck scales,...
Jun 21, 20223 min read
EURAMET projects enable Europe’s first calibration facility for LNG
Liquid energy gases are a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuels, and Europe now has a new calibration facility...
Jun 15, 20224 min read
3 Ways to Prevent Damage to your Force Calibration Equipment
The purchase of force calibration equipment coupled with the calibration cost can be a large investment. Good, quality equipment provides...
Jun 14, 20228 min read
Load Cell Selection for Tough Applications
What kind of torture do your load cells have to withstand? This article discusses how to select a load cell that can perform reliably...
Jun 13, 20222 min read
DMM ACCURACY – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
Unexplained Specifications The post begins with terminology meaning and culminates comparing them. It explains the source and reason for...
Jun 10, 20223 min read
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 9, 20222 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 7, 20227 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 6, 20221 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 3, 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 1, 20225 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...
May 29, 20221 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 28, 20223 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 26, 20221 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 25, 20222 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 24, 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 21, 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 19, 20221 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 18, 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...
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