Industrial Terminology Glossary – E
e (Verification Scale Division)
The smallest unit of weight measurement that a scale can legally indicate and use for commercial transactions. Read More…
E-min(minimum verification scale division)
Smallest division permissible for a scale to still be able to set price based on weight
A force application that deviates from the direct center of gravity of a structural component. Read More…
Electrical Noise
Unwanted electrical signals which distort or interfere with the desired signals
Electrical Safety Analyzer
A device dedicated to a various range of electrical safety tests in order to check that the device under test is in compliance with electrical safety requirements
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
A disturbance generated by an external source that affects an electrical circuit by electromagnetic induction, electrostatic coupling, or conduction.
The energy per unit of charge transferred to electric charges through a device. Read More…
Electrostatic
Relating to stationary or slow-moving electric charges rather than currents.
Electrostatic Charge
The excess or deficiency of electrons on a surface which gives the surface a certain positive or negative charge
Electrostatic Discharge
A flow of electricity which causes an object to lose some or all of its charge.
Endothermic
Accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat (as in a process or or reaction).
Environmentally Protected
There are legislation and or practices in place to protect that area or species
Also referred to as climate testing, environmental testing subjects products to induced environmental conditions to evaluate the effects of these conditions on the product. These conditions may include temperature, humidity, precipitation, radiation, pressure, corrosive elements, etc.
Error (Measurement)
The difference between the actual value and the measured value
Eutectic Temperature
The lowest melting point of a temperature system, usually two or more metals; often characterized as a bonding point, as in eutectic bonding gold to aluminum silicon.
Excitation
The application of energy to a particle, object, or physical system. In load cells and other strain gauge systems, an excitation voltage is applied to energize the bridge circuit.
A fundamental technique in load cell calibration that involves the precise adjustment of the excitation voltage applied to individual load cells. Read More…
Expanded Scale
An arrangement that expands a specific portion of an overall range to occupy a larger portion of the full-scale length than it normally would.
Explosion-proof equipment serves a crucial role in safeguarding environments where the potential of explosions exist. Read More…
Eyepiece Graticule
A glass disc fitted into the eyepiece of a microscope. These can be fitted to existing eyepieces or eyepieces can be purchased with graticules already fitted. The disc is marked with a fine scale from 0 to 100.
