What is thermal expansion and why is it important?
Study: Coefficients of Thermal Expansion
Thermal Expansion in dimensional calibration is a significant factor to the values we report on traceable certificates. Thermal expansion is dependent on the composition of the material we measure and the standards we use for comparison.
There are additional factors to be considered in this complex evaluation including timing of the test, temperature, materials and more. Take a look at the article to learn about the process then reach out to a Cross Precision Measurement professional to discuss your needs.
How often are you having to replace load cells? You may be using the wrong load cell.
Do you have load cells that repeatedly fail and need to be replaced? In most applications, a properly specified load cell should last for years. Picking the wrong one for your application can lead to broken or strained load cells that aren’t providing you with reliable measurement data. While we always suggest you consult with a professional when selecting load cells, here are a few important considerations:
Capacity
While it may be obvious that you need to determine the capacity needed for the load cells, not everyone takes all the weight into account. In order to not strain or break the load cells you need to know the maximum weight of the material going into the vessel, plus the weight of the vessel itself and any mixers, loaders, etc. that might be connected and adding to the weight. Once you have the total weight you’ll need to divide that by the number of legs on your vessel and that will give you the load cell capacity needed for each load cell.
Continue reading about Static Weighing v Oscillating or Mixing, the Material being weighed and more, then reach out to a load cell specialist to talk about potential options.
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