Characteristics and applications of the most common types of load cells Strain gauge load cells, depending on their designed use and application, differ in many features, including shape, method of loading, deformation measurement technology, construction material, capacity, ingress protection ... Read More

Load cell shunt calibration is a cost-effective means to confirm that the load cell and indicator system are not experiencing significant drift or potential damage. Load cell shunt calibration involves introducing a known electrical resistance (shunt resistor) in parallel with the load cell, ... Read More

How To Navigate The 3 Pillars Of Measurement Choosing the wrong equipment or ignoring proper calibration is like drowning in a sea of unseen problems. Poorly measured products can lead to massive recalls, damaged reputations, and even death. These mistakes can be avoided by addressing what is ... Read More

The True Cost Of Calibration Services A leading news and information source for quality professionals has published an article by Morehouse Instrument Company President Henry Zumbrun that addresses the true cost of calibration services. Quality Digest published Zumbrun’s article, Calibration Service... Read More

Use The Principles Of Good To Great In Metrology Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't has been on my top 5 must-reads for the last decade. Many in our company have read it, and we have had several meetings referencing the topics Jim Collins seems present effortlessly. ... Read More

Compression load cells are critical for measuring pushing forces in various applications. Here at Morehouse, we calibrate many tension load cells from various capacities. One of the more essential aspects of these calibrations is ensuring the appropriate adapters are used. Our e-book and other ... Read More

Tension load cells are critical for measuring pulling forces in various applications. Here at Morehouse, we calibrate many tension load cells from various capacities. One of the more essential aspects of these calibrations is ensuring the appropriate adapters are used. Our e-book and other documents ... Read More

A strain gauge is a sensor used to measure strain (deformation) on an object. Here's a brief overview of strain gauges: Structure: Typically, it consists of a thin, flexible, insulating backing that supports a metallic foil pattern. The foil is arranged in a grid pattern to maximize the amount of ... Read More

Trust in the team is the secret sauce of a thriving workplace. Imagine it as the invisible glue that keeps everything from falling apart—the unspoken understanding that your colleagues won't throw you under the bus, that your leaders know you’re not just playing solitaire all day, and that your ... Read More

InterWeighing is an international weighing industry expo organized by China Weighing Instrument Association (CWIA) once every year. It is the largest trade show specializing in weighing industries in the world. This year, it will be hold in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Read More