Out with the old, in with the new. It’s a saying that only gets more relevant the more time goes on.
When you have a high volume of work that demands the most acute of measurements, it sometimes means admitting you have old resources that need tossing. Torque and general force measurement is what society needs to keep running efficiently. Fumbling your metrics or using imprecise measurement tools can cause a snowball effect you can’t get out of. What does it mean to use load cell calibration correctly in the modern age?
Let’s get you caught up on the latest in custom torque sensors and how they can spot problems before they start.
The Function Of Force Measurement
We measure everything in our day-to-day lives. How much gas it’ll take to get to work, how many eggs we want to eat for breakfast. Force measurement takes this and whittles it down to the most specific of details. The force gauge is an essential component in several of today’s industries, used to test products and provide deeper insight into the environment. Measurement services should be checked on a frequent basis, as even a slightly outdated model can cost you precious effort.
Digital Load Cells
When you need fast and accurate computing, you look to load cell types. Both load cell and torque sensor units are designed to operate in a wide temperature range, between -450 degrees Fahrenheit and 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The majority of load cells today rely on strain gauge technology. This is a very well established development, having been proven for several decades. Custom load cells can be tweaked to better suit your workload.
Rotation And Torque
When working in the automotive industry — or engineering at large — torque is one of the first terms you learn. The torque wrench is a tool used to precisely apply a specific amount of rotational measurement to a fastener, be it a bolt or nut. You can trace this invention back to Conrad Bahr in the 1900’s, patented when he was working at the New York City Water Department. Custom torque sensors that exceed calibration limit should be exercised to their nominal capacity. Without torque, much of the machinery we use today would break down prematurely.
Weighing Systems
When you need to figure out parts in proportion to the greater whole, you look to a weighing system. Load cells are frequently used in these, thanks to their ability to offer non-intrusive and highly accurate load measurement data. This comes off the heels of calibrated load cells that routinely achieve accuracies between less than 1% to beyond 1%. Alongside your torque devices you should be figuring out which load cell sensor suits you best. What works for one person might prove detrimental to your own industry.
Choosing The Right Load Cells
Measurement devices can take a lot of weight off your shoulders. You have enough on your plate without adding constant double-checking to the list. To date there are five types of load cells available, depending on the primary and secondary elements used to sense force — you have the strain gauge type load cells, the hydraulic load cells, the diaphragm load cells, the spool type, and the ring type. Calibrating an instrument further means comparing measurements between two. Hydraulic load cells, for example, can operate at temperatures as low as -70 degrees Fahrenheit.
It’s time to see what can be improved. Take another look at your torque measurement tools and consider adding a customized load cell sensor to the list.