Morehouse Force Calibration Services

Morehouse Force Calibration Services We create a safer world by helping companies improve their force and torque measurements. Morehouse makes simple to use calibration products.

Everything we do, we believe in changing how people think about force and torque calibration. We challenge the "just calibrate it" mentality by educating our customers on what matters, what causes significant errors, and focus on reducing them. We build awesome force equipment that is plumb, level, square, rigid, as well as provide unparalleled calibration service with less than two week lead times.

It's here at Morehouse!Today we've got a 500k lbf ring force gauge being calibrated in tension, set up in our 1 millio...
09/04/2026

It's here at Morehouse!

Today we've got a 500k lbf ring force gauge being calibrated in tension, set up in our 1 million lbf Universal Calibrating Machine, located in the new section of our force calibration lab.

Curious about our force calibration capabilities? Take a look: https://bit.ly/3M7TqoJ

A cable tensiometer never touches a load cell or a hook. It clamps onto a cable and reads the tension in it.That one det...
09/02/2026

A cable tensiometer never touches a load cell or a hook. It clamps onto a cable and reads the tension in it.

That one detail makes it one of the trickier instruments to calibrate honestly. The cable itself becomes part of the measurement. Length, material, and clamping method all change the reading, so the same tensiometer can give you two different, equally correct numbers on two different cables.

Get it wrong, and you don't just get a slightly off reading. You get a number that was only ever correct for a cable you'll never see again.

We break down why cable stiffness moves the number, how GAC and SSAC cables read differently, and why the calibration method you choose has to match how the tensiometer is actually used in the field.

Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/4idbX4n

As many know, our new 2026 Force Calibration for Technicians and Quality Manager was released earlier this year in March...
08/31/2026

As many know, our new 2026 Force Calibration for Technicians and Quality Manager was released earlier this year in March.

The book has since been updated to add a new section, updated formatting, and clickable reference links for the PDF version.

Morehouse Visionary Henry Zumbrun authors this 458-page book, covering the essential topics you need to truly understand and improve force measurement. Whether you're a hands-on technician or a quality manager overseeing a calibration program, this comprehensive guide delivers in-depth discussions on the fundamentals of force measurement, detailed explanations of various calibration methods, and expert guidance on selecting the right equipment.

This comprehensive content includes:

-In-depth discussions on the fundamentals of force measurement
-Detailed explanations of various calibration methods
-Guidance on selecting the right equipment
-Understanding measurement uncertainty and traceability
-The physics behind load cells, stress, and strain
-How temperature, electrical factors, and mechanical conditions affect results
-Force measurement errors and how to correct them
-How to confidently defend your calibration processes during audits

Read Here: https://bit.ly/3xrqCOa

It's !This one is for all the sci-fi fans out there.Live long and prosper this weekend 🖖😀.
08/28/2026

It's !

This one is for all the sci-fi fans out there.

Live long and prosper this weekend 🖖😀.

Your hand held force gauge can only be as good as the way you hold it.Push it across a bench by hand and you're not meas...
08/26/2026

Your hand held force gauge can only be as good as the way you hold it.

Push it across a bench by hand and you're not measuring force anymore. You're measuring wobble. Off-axis loading adds a bending moment the sensor can't separate from your real reading, and no amount of operator skill fixes that.

The answer isn't a steadier hand. It's a fixture that mounts the gauge rigid and square, so it loads through the same fitting and mode you actually use in the field.

We break down what proper hand held force gauge calibration looks like, from L-bracket mounting to matching threads, testing in both tension and compression, and reporting uncertainty the right way.

Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/4xVhMb0

For short lead times, try Morehouse for your force calibration needs. Expedited options are available for even faster tu...
08/24/2026

For short lead times, try Morehouse for your force calibration needs. Expedited options are available for even faster turnaround times.

Contact sales here: https://bit.ly/3MBbVBI

This , we're showing a 25,000 lbf Morehouse Calibration Grade Shear Web Load Cell set up in tension inside our 30,000 l...
08/21/2026

This , we're showing a 25,000 lbf Morehouse Calibration Grade Shear Web Load Cell set up in tension inside our 30,000 lbf deadweight machine.

Learn more about our force calibration services: https://bit.ly/3M7TqoJ

A crane scale hangs from a hook and swivels to find its own line. Calibrate it any other way, and the certificate descri...
08/19/2026

A crane scale hangs from a hook and swivels to find its own line. Calibrate it any other way, and the certificate describes a scale that doesn't exist.

Most people rig a crane scale the same way they'd rig a tension link. That's the mistake. The two instruments behave completely differently under load, and treating them the same way can quietly cost you more than a percent of accuracy.

Our latest post breaks down how to set one up correctly: hang it in tension, load it through its own hook and shackle, and check it across the full range it actually works in, not just at capacity.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4vKoXkQ

The Morehouse True Cost Calculator helps calibration labs and end-users see the real financial impact of their measureme...
08/17/2026

The Morehouse True Cost Calculator helps calibration labs and end-users see the real financial impact of their measurement decisions, not just the sticker price of equipment. It takes your inputs (labor rate, measurement risk analysis, calibration volume, rework costs) and calculates the probability of false accept and false reject for every machine option, then converts those risks into actual dollar figures.

Most buyers compare calibration machines on purchase price alone, but this spreadsheet shows that a cheaper machine with a lower test uncertainty ratio can cost tens of thousands more per year in rework, wasted labor, and undetected out-of-tolerance results. It also generates payback periods, break-even analysis, and guard band comparisons so you can build an internal business case with real numbers instead of gut feel. This calculator uses ERF-based Drezner approximation and other risk calculations.

Whether you are evaluating a Morehouse system against a competitor or justifying an upgrade to your management, this calculator puts the full cost picture in one place.

Download the calculator here: https://bit.ly/45mDfxx

What if one calibration mistake could wipe out an entire year of savings?Our cartoon load cell knows the pain of imprope...
08/14/2026

What if one calibration mistake could wipe out an entire year of savings?

Our cartoon load cell knows the pain of improper measurements, wasted time, and money.

When improper or less reliable equipment is used, we can expect higher false rejection rates or, even worse, reputational damage from asset failures.

When proper equipment is used, we can minimize our risk, help ensure proper rework, and save money in the long run.

More information on our force calibrating machines: https://bit.ly/3HQwb3Z

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York, PA
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