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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.

"A chain is no stronger than its weakest link." Force measurement traceability runs that proverb backward. Every link in...
10/21/2026

"A chain is no stronger than its weakest link." Force measurement traceability runs that proverb backward. Every link in the chain has to carry more doubt than the one above it. A laboratory claiming otherwise hasn't built a stronger chain. It's broken one.

If your lab's stated uncertainty equals or beats the lab that calibrated your reference standards, something in the budget is fiction. Our latest blog, from Henry Zumbrun, breaks down why that's true, how "NIST traceable" gets misused on certificates, and five questions to ask before you trust one.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4y31jlE

When you send a load cell in for calibration, send the adapters, cables, and indicator with it.The adapters on a load ce...
10/19/2026

When you send a load cell in for calibration, send the adapters, cables, and indicator with it.

The adapters on a load cell change how force moves through it. Swap a threaded adapter for a different one, or calibrate with lab fixtures instead of your own, and the readings can shift by more than 0.5 %. That error carries straight into every measurement you take in the field.

Calibrating the complete system, exactly as you use it, gives you a certificate that reflects real working conditions. It also confirms your adapters are in good shape and rated for the loads you apply.

Questions about what to include in your shipment? Call us at (717) 843-0081 or visit https://bit.ly/4a1qRnv.

It’s !On Tuesday, Morehouse held its quarterly meeting, and this one came with a chili cook-off, tie-dye, and plenty of...
10/16/2026

It’s !

On Tuesday, Morehouse held its quarterly meeting, and this one came with a chili cook-off, tie-dye, and plenty of good vibes.

Events like this bring every department together, and they remind us how lucky we are to work with this team.

Congratulations to Eric Landis from our Sales Department, who took first place in the cook-off! He’s showing off his “Super Bowl” ring, which comes with a lifetime supply of bragging rights.

Thank you to everyone who cooked, tasted, and tie-dyed!

Put a cast-iron skillet with a plastic handle into a 450 °F oven. The pan is fine. The handle is not. A strain gauge loa...
10/14/2026

Put a cast-iron skillet with a plastic handle into a 450 °F oven. The pan is fine. The handle is not. A strain gauge load cell fails the same way: the steel element shrugs off heat, but the gauge backing, adhesive, and wiring do not.

Our latest blog covers what it takes to build a load cell for downhole work above 400 °F (204 °C), why donut style, through-hole cells are the go-to geometry for measuring bolt preload on a hot joint, and what we need from you to quote a custom build.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4hw3vw4

đź’ˇ Protect your investment! Force calibration equipment is costly to repair and even more costly to replace. From proper ...
10/12/2026

đź’ˇ Protect your investment! Force calibration equipment is costly to repair and even more costly to replace. From proper handling protocols to custom foam cases and heavy-duty crates, we break down 3 proven ways to prevent shipping damage and extend the life of your instruments.

🛠️ Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/4oWpVIB

It's ! Although this cartoon is meant to be silly, stacking weights during a calibration can introduce significant meas...
10/09/2026

It's !

Although this cartoon is meant to be silly, stacking weights during a calibration can introduce significant measurement errors and lessen repeatability. Stacked weights can become unstable and tip over, potentially damaging the weights and measurement equipment and even posing safety risks for calibration technicians.

The non-uniform distribution of weight and potential misalignment when stacking can create unwanted lateral forces and moments, introducing systematic errors in the calibration process.

For better measurement practice, use appropriate mounting fixtures and apply the weights in a controlled manner.

Our latest blog covers why tension failures release energy so violently, how to convert required engagement depth into a...
10/07/2026

Our latest blog covers why tension failures release energy so violently, how to convert required engagement depth into a turn count you can verify, and the checklist to run before every pull.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4h8v0u7

❔Still buying a new clevis for every instrument? That's cabinets of adapters, slower changeovers, and cost that adds up ...
10/05/2026

❔Still buying a new clevis for every instrument?

That's cabinets of adapters, slower changeovers, and cost that adds up fast. The Adaptable Clevis Value Kit fixes it: one clevis set, swap only the pins, and you're calibrating dynamometers, crane scales, and tension links from any manufacturer. Patented design. Less storage, less spend, faster setup.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4418mvv

It's here at Morehouse.Machinist Josh Keefe is putting one of our brand-new CNC machines through its paces. This lates...
10/02/2026

It's here at Morehouse.

Machinist Josh Keefe is putting one of our brand-new CNC machines through its paces. This latest addition to our shop floor brings 4-axis capability to the table, giving us a serious boost in capacity, accuracy, and repeatability for every part we make.

We're excited to see what this new machine can do. For more on our full catalog of products, click here: https://bit.ly/3QONBjh

In 1979, Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashed into Mount Erebus after someone changed the flight coordinates by two degree...
09/30/2026

In 1979, Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashed into Mount Erebus after someone changed the flight coordinates by two degrees. Nobody told the crew. The numbers looked right by every instrument they had.

Our latest blog uses that story to ask a question every calibration lab should be asking: does your certificate say "Pass," or does it show you where inside the tolerance your instrument actually sits?

Henry Zumbrun breaks down measurement bias, why a 4:1 TUR only protects you on average, and how a 2-point span can hide a real error between its endpoints. Real numbers, real recall costs, and what to check on your next certificate.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3UUrlZO

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1742 6th Avenue
York, PA
17403

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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(717) 843-0081

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