ISO 376 Explained PDF

ISO 376 Explained
Henry Zumbrun II, President Morehouse Instrument

Company
1742 Sixth Ave
York, PA 17403
PH: 717-843-0081
web: www.mhforce.com
info: hzumbrun@mhforce.com
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What we do
We are a manufacturing company that
produces force calibration equipment and
adapters, that are used in industry, to
measure force.
We have force and torque calibration

laboratories and offer calibrations at a very
high level of accuracy.
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Force Capability
Morehouse offers dead weight primary standards calibrations accurate to 0.002

% (20 parts per million) of applied force up to 120,000 lbf. Other force
calibrations offered up to 2,250,000 lbf know to within 0.01 % (100 ppm).
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Torque Capability
Morehouse torque calibration laboratory features a primary torque calibration

standard accurate to 0.0025 % (25 ppm) of applied torque. This standard is the
second most accurate torque standard in the world.
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ISO 376 Explained Abstract
• ISO 376 Standard Requirements

• ASTM E74 is Not ISO 376
• ISO 376 Adapter Recommendations
• Calculating Force CMC’s Per ISO 376
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ISO 376 2011-06-15 Metallic materials — Calibration of force
proving instruments used for the verification of uniaxial
testing machines is used for:
• The static verification of uniaxial testing machines (e.g.
tension/compression testing machines) and describes a procedure for
the classification of these instruments. (To calibrate testing machines to
the ISO 7500 standard)
• Calibration of force-proving instruments in which the force is
determined by measuring the elastic deformation of a loaded member
or a quantity which is proportional to it. (Calibrate other force proving
instruments to ISO 376)
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Terms
Force-proving instrument – whole assembly from the force transducer

through to, and including, the indicator
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Characteristics of force-proving instruments
• 6.1 Identification - All the elements of the force-proving instrument
(including the cables for electrical connection) shall be individually and
uniquely identified, e.g. by the name of the manufacturer, the model
and the serial number. For the force transducer, the maximum working
force shall be indicated.
• 6.2 Application of force - The force transducer and its loading fittings
shall be designed so as to ensure axial application of force, whether in
tension or compression.
Note: Examples of loading fittings are given in Annex A which we will be discussing
later.
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Calibration procedure Section 7.1
Ensure
⎯ that the attachment system of the force-
proving instrument allows axial application of
the force when the instrument is used for
tensile testing;
⎯ that there is no interaction between the

force transducer and its support on the
calibration machine when the instrument is
used for compression testing.
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Resolution
• Analogue Scale -The resolution, r, of the
indicator shall be obtained from the ratio
between the width of the pointer and
the centre-to-centre distance between
two adjacent scale graduation marks
(scale interval), the recommended ratios
being 1:2, 1:5 or 1:10, a spacing of 1,25
mm or greater being required for the
estimation of a tenth of the division on
the scale.
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Resolution
• Digital Scale - The resolution is
considered to be one increment of the
last active number on the numerical
indicator. If the reading fluctuate with
no force applied, the resolution will be
the fluctuation divided by 2.
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Calibration procedure section 7.3
Minimum Force shall be greater than or equal to:
4000 x resolution for class 00;

2000 x resolution for class 0,5;
The minimum force shall be greater or equal to 2 percent of the maximum calibration
force applied.
So if my 2000 lbf load cell and indicator have a resolution of 0.005 lbf, the first test for a
class 00 range cannot be less than 40 lbf even though 0.005 x 4000 = 20 lbf.
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Calibration procedure section 7.4.1
7.4.1 Preloading
• Before the calibration forces are applied, in a given mode (tension or
compression), the maximum force shall be applied to the instrument three
times. The duration of the application of each preload shall be between 60
s and 90 s.
Note: ASTM E74 only requires 2 exercise cycles, though most calibration labs
perform at least three exercise cycles.
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RUN 1
Start Temp (°C): 22.9
ISO 376 Explained Abstract End Temp (°C): 22.9
Calibration procedure section COMPRESSI

Standard Force (lbf) RUN 1
• Morehouse typically recommends selecting betweenM-8407 12 0 0
calibration points as it will make classifying the M-8407 100 -0.08379
instruments easier below 10 %. We typically select aM-8407 250 -0.20949
M-8407 500 -0.41901
point that is 4000 times the resolution, and a 5 % point,
M-8407 1000 -0.83813
and then try to select a point around every 10 % through
M-8407 1500 -1.25738
100 %. M-8407 2000 -1.67673
M-8407 2500 -2.0962
M-8407 3000 -2.51574
M-8407 3500 -2.93534
ISO 7.4.2 Procedure M-8407 4000 -3.35501
• Requires at least 8 forces shall be distributed as M-8407 4500 -3.77473
M-8407 5000 -4.19449
uniformly as possible over the calibration range.
M-8407 0 -0.00014
M-8407
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CREEP TEST (Held at M
7.4.2 Procedure
• Carry out the calibration by applying two series

of calibration forces to the force-proving
instrument with increasing values only,
without disturbing the device. 0 degree
orientation X1 and X2. This data will be used
to test for repeatability.
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7.4.2 Procedure
• Then apply at least two further series of
increasing and, if the force-proving instrument is
to be calibrated in an incremental/decremental
loading direction, decreasing values. Between
each of the further series of forces, rotate the
force-proving instrument symmetrically on its
axis to positions uniformly distributed over 360°
If Increasing Only X3 and X5 are
(i.e. 0°,120°, 240°). If this is not possible, it is used with a creep test. Decreasing
permissible to adopt the following positions: 0°, forces are at X4 and X6 if
180° and 360° reversibility test is needed.
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7.4.2 Procedure
• The interpolation curve shall be determined from the average values of the
deflections with rotation, X r , as defined in 7.5.1.
• This procedure determines only a combined value of hysteresis of the device
and of the calibration machine. Accurate determination of the hysteresis of the
device may be performed on dead-weight machines. For other types of
calibration machine, their hysteresis should be considered
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7.4.3 Procedure
• The time interval between two successive loadings shall be as uniform as
possible, and no reading shall be taken within 30 s of the start of the force
change.
• The calibration shall be performed at a temperature stable to within ±1 °C. This
temperature shall be within the range 18 °C to 28 °C and shall be recorded.
Sufficient time shall be allowed for the force-proving instrument to attain a
stable temperature.
• Strain gauge transducers shall be energized for at least 30 min before
calibration.
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7.4.4 Creep Test
• If the force-proving instrument is to be calibrated in an incremental-only
loading direction, record its output at 30 s and 300 s after application or
removal of the maximum calibration force, in each mode of force application,
to enable its creep characteristics to be determined. If creep is measured at
zero force, the maximum calibration force shall be maintained for at least 60 s
prior to its removal. The creep test may be performed at any time after
preloading during the calibration procedure.
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7.4.4 Creep Test The calibration certificate shall include the following
information:
• ⎯ the method of creep measurement (creep at maximum force or after force
removal);
• ⎯ when the creep measurement was performed (after preloading, after the
last measurement series, etc.);
• ⎯ the length of time for which the force was applied prior to removal (for
creep determined at zero force).
CREEP TEST RESULTS
Force Held at Max Force for 90 Seconds mV/V ERROR CLASS
Output 30 Seconds after removing load: -0.00002
Morehouse Certificate
0.0021 % 00 Example of Creep Test
Output 300 Seconds after removing load: 0.00007
Creep Test was performed after the last measurement series
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ISO 376 Explained Abstract RUN 1 RUN 2 RUN 3 RUN 4
Start Temp (°C): 22.9 22.9 22.9 22.9
Calibration procedure End Temp (°C): 22.9 22.9 22.9 22.9
section 7.4 COMPRESSION RAW DATA

Standard Force (lbf) RUN 1 RUN 2 RUN 3 RUN 4
• Example of data for M-8407
M-8407
0 0 0.00001 0.00001
100 -0.08379 -0.08377 -0.08378
0
-0.08378
Increasing forces only at M-8407 250 -0.20949 -0.20946 -0.20947 -0.20948
M-8407 500 -0.41901 -0.41898 -0.419 -0.41898
position X0,X1,X3,X5 M-8407 1000 -0.83813 -0.83808 -0.83812 -0.83809
M-8407 1500 -1.25738 -1.25733 -1.25737 -1.25733
• The standard used is M-8407
M-8407
2000 -1.67673 -1.67668 -1.67672
2500 -2.0962 -2.09614 -2.0962
-1.67668
-2.09614
defined as this will be M-8407 3000 -2.51574 -2.51567 -2.51574 -2.51567
M-8407 3500 -2.93534 -2.93527 -2.93535 -2.93527
used for the machine M-8407 4000 -3.35501 -3.35494 -3.35502 -3.35493
M-8407 4500 -3.77473 -3.77466 -3.77474 -3.77466
uncertainty M-8407 5000 -4.19449 -4.19442 -4.19451 -4.19441
M-8407 0 -0.00014 -0.00007 -0.00011 -0.00009
M-8407
CREEP TEST (Held at Max Force for 90 Seconds)

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ISO 376 Class Assignments
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Assessment of force-proving Instrument
Relative reproducibility and repeatability errors,
b and b′
b′ Repeatability Error is calculated by taking the average
reading of the first two positions, then taking the
difference of X2-X1 divided by the average times 100
b Reproducibility is found by taking the average of X1, X3,

and X5. Then take the maximum difference divided by the
average times 100
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Relative interpolation error, fc
This error is determined using a first-,second- or third
degree equation giving the deflection X r as a function of
the calibration force
The equation to find this error takes the average of

X1,X3,X5 – The value determined from the fitted curve,
divided by the fitted curve value and is then multiplied by
100.
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Relative zero error, f0
This error is determined by taking the zero reading before
force have been applied minus the zero reading after force
has been applied and dividing this by the Deflection
corresponding to the maximum calibration force and then
multiplying this by 100
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Relative reversibility error, v
This error applies if the calibration is done applying

decreasing force at X4 and X6. It is found using the value
of the same point on the descending run minus the value
from the ascending run and dividing that number by the
ascending run and then multiplying by 100. It is done for
both runs with descending points. The average of the value
are then reported.
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Relative creep error, c
Creep error is found by taking the difference in outputs

obtained at 30 S and 5 minutes and dividing by the
deflection value for the maximum calibration force and
then multiplying by 100
These values can be after removal of force or while force is

applied. Creep error is not calculated if reversibility error is
provided
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Classification of force-proving instruments.
ISO 376 has four cases for classification
Case A and B are for specific force devices. Case A is for incremental loading
only and Case B is for incremental/decremental loading
Case C and D are for instruments classified for interpolation. Case C is for
incremental loading only and Case B is for incremental/decremental loading
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ISO 376 Class Assignments
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Classifications typically appear on the first page of
the certificate. This Morehouse Ultra Precision
Load Cell passes all Class 00 requirements from
100 lbf to 5000 lbf.
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ISO 376Certificate
Below is an example of a non-Morehouse single column type load cell
and the class assignments. The Morehouse cell had a 0.017 %
maximum expanded uncertainty and a Class 00 range
ISO 376 COMPRESSION LOADING RANGE Max. Expanded
Classification ( kN ) Uncertainty
Class 0.5 17.793 to 302.478 kN 0.076 % of applied
Class 1 8.896 to 302.478 kN 0.156 % of applied
ISO 376 TENSION LOADING RANGE Max. Expanded

Classification ( kN ) Uncertainty
Class 0.5 17.793 to 302.478 kN 0.092 % of applied
Class 1 8.896 to 302.478 kN 0.209 % of applied
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ISO 376 Certificate Example
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4500 0.002 00 0 00 0 00 377461 00 0.0016 00
5000 0.002 00 0 00 0 00 419436 00 0.0016 00
ISO 376 Certificate Example

ZERO ERROR
TEST RUN f0 CLASS
RUN 1 0.003 00
RUN 2 0.002 00
RUN 3 0.003 00
RUN 4 0.002 00
CREEP TEST RESULTS

0.0021 % 00
Combined Expanded Uncertainty Equation for Compression Calibration

The following linear equation has been fitted to the combined uncertainty and applied force values observed at calibration using the method of least
squares:
Expanded Uncertainty (lbf)= C0 +C1 ×F
where: F= Force (lbf)
Coefficient C0 = 0.009195227
Coefficient C1 = 7.20102E-05
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ISO 376 Certificate Requirements
• Maximum period of validity is 26 Months
• Identify the Reference Standard and all elements of the force-proving
system
• The mode of force application) tension/compression
• That the instrument is in accordance with the requirements of the
preliminary tests
• The class and the range of validity
• The date and interpolation equation
• The temperature at which the calibration was performed
• The uncertainty of the calibration results
• Details of the creep measurement
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The uncertainty of the standard used to perform the calibration is included in the expanded
uncertainty. Using labs with low CMC’s will help keep U low.
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ASTM E74 is not ISO 376
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ASTM E74 is not ISO 376 COMPRESSION CALIBRATION DATA ANALYSIS
REPEATABILITY W/ REPEATABILITY W/O MACHINE
• The ISO 7500-1 Calibration

FORCE APPLIED FIT ERROR RESOLUTION
ROTATION ROTATION UNCERTAINTY
lbf b (%) CLASS b' (%) CLASS fc CLASS div CLASS % CLASS
20.4 0.106 1 0 00 0.152 2 940 2 0.003 00
and verification of static

50 0.087 0.5 0.043 0.5 0.071 1 2302 0.5 0.002 00
100 0.043 00 0.043 0.5 0.039 0.5 4599 00 0.002 00
200 0.043 00 0 00 0.015 00 9200 00 0.002 00
300
uniaxial testing machines
0.036 00 0 00 0.005 00 13803 00 0.002 00
400 0.022 00 0.005 00 0.007 00 18404 00 0.002 00
500 0.022 00 0.004 00 0.001 00 23008 00 0.002 00
600 0.022 00 0.004 00 0.001 00 27611 00 0.002 00
requires standards to be 700

800
0.012
0.008
00
00
0.003
0
00
00
0.002
0.007
00
00
32216
36822
00
00
0.002
0.002
00
00
900 0.012 00 0.002 00 0.005 00 41426 00 0.002 00
calibrated in accordance 1000

1020
0.011
0.002
00
00
0.004
0.004
00
00
0.001
0.006
00
00
46028
46947
00
00
0.002
0.002
00
00
with ISO 376. One cannot ZERO ERROR
use ASTM E74 calibration TEST RUN

RUN 1
RUN 2
f0
0
0
CLASS
00
00
to perform an ISO 7500 RUN 3

RUN 4
0.006
0.006
00
00
calibration. CREEP TEST RESULTS

Force Held at Max Force for 90 Seconds div ERROR CLASS
• ISO 376 has several

Output 30 Seconds after removing load: 4
0.0174 % 00
Output 300 Seconds after removing load: 12
requirements that are not Combined Expanded Uncertainty Equation for Compression Calibration
squares: 39
requirements of ASTM E74 Expanded Uncertainty (lbf)= C0 +C1 ×F
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• The ASTM E4 standard requires standards to be calibrated in accordance
with the ASTM E74 standard
• The ASTM E74 procedure calculates a Lower Limit Factor based on a series
of measurements in which the standard deviation from the predicted
response is calculated. It is fairly simple.
Calibration Procedure: ASTME74-13a Method B
STANDARD LOWER LOWER FORCE LIMIT UPPER FORCE LIMIT

DEVIATION RESOLUTION LIMIT FACTOR CLASS A CLASS A
mV/V FORCE UNITS FORCE UNITS FORCE UNITS FORCE UNITS
COMPRESSION 0.0000166 0.009 0.037 50.00 2000.00
• Calibration Standards in regards to ASTM E74 are typically characterized as

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either Primary or Secondary Standards
Primary Force Standard (as defined by ASTM E74-13)
• Primary Force Standard – a deadweight force
applied directly without intervening mechanisms
such as levers, hydraulic multipliers, or the like,
whose mass has been determined by comparison
with reference standards traceable to national
standards of mass
• To be a classified as a primary standard the masses
of the weights shall be determined within 0.005 %
of their values by comparison with reference
standards traceable to national standards of mass
(ASTM E74-13a section 6.1.2)
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Primary Force Standard (as defined by ASTM E74-13)
• Require correction for the effects of
• Local Gravity
• Air Buoyancy
• Must be adjusted to within 0.005 % or better
(N.I.S.T weights are adjusted to within U = 0.0005
%, Morehouse U= 0.002 %)
• Per ASTM E74-13a section 6.1 “weights shall be
made of rolled, forged or cast metal. Adjustment
cavities should be closed by threaded plugs or
suitable seals. External surfaces of weights shall
have a finish of 125 or less as specified by ANSI
B46.1” note: Stainless Steel preferred material
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Secondary Force Standard as defined by ASTM E74
• Secondary Force Standard – an instrument or mechanism, the calibration of

which has been established by comparison with primary force standards.
• In order to perform calibrations in accordance with ASTM E74 your force
standard must be calibrated with primary standards
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Secondary Force Standard as defined by ASTM E74
Secondary Force Standard – Range of use limited by loading ranges established

by the standard
• ASTM E74 Class AA Load Range for calibration of secondary standard load
cells. This is found by multiplying the lower limit factor by 2000 (0.05 %) 5:1
ratio
• ASTM E74 Class A Load Range for calibration of testing machine . This is
found by multiplying the lower limit factor by 400 (0.25 %) 4:1 ratio.
Range of use cannot be less than the lowest applied force. Loading range
cannot be less than 400 for Class A or 2000 for Class AA times the resolution.
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Test Accuracy Ratio ASTM E74
Primary Standards are required to calibrate
0.005 %
PRIMARY
Secondary Standards. Primary Standards can be
STANDARDS used to calibrate working standards as this will
0.05 %
often result in the lowest possible loading ranges
SECONDARY Secondary Standards are required to
STANDARDS
CLASS AA calibrate Working Standards. They cannot
calibrate other Secondary Standards
0.25 %
WORKING STANDARDS
Working Standards are used
CLASS A
to calibrate Testing Machines
1% to ASTM E4
TESTING MACHINE
Expanded Uncertainty Tiers For ISO 376
Certifying a device to Class 00 usually requires deadweight primary standards and
±0,01 % if a standard is used close to 0.01 %, the calibration will most likely bump to Class
Class 00 0.5 at best
Certifying a device to Class 05 usually requires deadweight lever

±0,02 % systems or a force-proving instrument with Class 00 certification
Class 0.5
Certifying a device to Class 01 usually requires a force-proving
instrument with Class 0.5 or better certification
±0,05 %
Class 1
Certifying a device to Class 02 usually requires a
±0,10 % force-proving instrument with Class 1.0 or better
certification
Class 2
Note: All %’s are of applied force and classifications are on a per point basis
From EURAMET cg-4 v 2.0
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Measurement Error
Examples include:
➢ Using proper adaptors when calibrating force instruments. Improper

adaptors can produce errors 10-20 times that of manufacturer’s stated
accuracy.
➢ Proper alignment of UUT (Unit Under Test), adaptors, and proper

methods for loading threads. Misalignment, different hardness of
adaptors, and thread loading versus shoulder loading, contribute to a
decrease in the repeatability of measurement results, resulting in
additional measurement error.
➢ Repeatability and Reproducibility Tests, as well as, Proficiency Tests are

good methods for detecting measurement errors.
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The Importance of Adapters
Keeping the line of force pure (free from eccentric forces) is

key to the calibration of load cells. ASTM E74 does not
address the various adapter types, but ISO 376 does.
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The Importance of Adapters
Material with different hardness experience different

amounts of lateral deflection under the same amount of
load. This causes different amounts of stress between the
block and load cell. The right adapters can eliminate these
errors that could be as high as 0.5 %.
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ISO 376: 2011 (International Standard)
ISO 376 recognizes the importance of adapters in reproducibility conditions of

the measurement. Proper adaptor use in accordance with ISO 376 Annex A,
helps ensure the reliability of reported measurements. Note: Annex A is not
a requirement for labs to adhere to.
A.4 Loading fittings
A.4.1 General
• Loading fittings should be designed in such a way that the line of force application is
not distorted. As a rule, tensile force transducers should be fitted with two ball nuts,
two ball cups and, if necessary, with two intermediate rings, while compressive force
transducers should be fitted with one or two compression pads.
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Morehouse Quick Change Type Adapters
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ISO 376 Morehouse Tension Adapters
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Tensile force transducers should be fitted with two ball nuts, two ball cups
ISO 376 Morehouse Adapters
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Tensile force transducers should be fitted with two ball nuts, two ball cups
ISO 376 Compression Adapters
• Compressive force transducers
should be fitted with one or two
compression pads
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ISO 376 Recommendations
• Overloading Test – Manufacturer should apply a 8 – 12 % overload for at
least 60 seconds
• Bearing Pad Test – For verifying that there is no interaction between the
force transducer of an instrument used in compression and its support on
the calibration machine
The concave and convex surfaces are considered as representing the limits of
the absence of flatness and of variations in hardness of the bearing pads on
which the instrument could be used when in operation. The intermediate
bearing pads are made of steel having a hardness between 400 HV 30 and 650
HV 30. The convexity and concavity of the surfaces are 1,0 ± 0,1 in 1 000 of the
radius [(0,1 ± 0,01) % of the radius]. 57
ISO 376 Recommendations
For each force, the difference between the mean deflection using concave and
plane bearing pads and the difference between the mean deflection using
convex and plane bearing pads should not exceed the limits given in Table B.1, in
relation to the class of the force-proving instrument.
Morehouse can perform bearing

pad tests and the test is often
only ever required once per load
cell. This test will confirm the
device is not too sensitive to
surfaces that are not flat
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Calculating Force CMC’s
Guidance Documents
• NCSLI RP-12 Determining and Rpt. Measurement
Uncertainties (2013)
• Euramet cg-4 Uncertainty of Force Measurements
Morehouse is working on a guidance document that was given

to A2LA.
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RUN 3 0.003 00
RUN 4 0.002 00
Calculating Force CMC’s (Euramet cg-4) CREEP TEST RESULTS

At each calibration force, a combined relative standard uncertainty w c isOutput calculated from the readings 0.00007
300 Seconds after removing load:
0.0021 % 00
obtained during the calibration. These combined relative standard uncertainties Creep are Test
thenwasplotted
performed against
after the last measurement series
force, and a least-squares fit to these values is calculated. This fit’s coefficients are then multiplied by a
coverage factor k (taken as being equal to 2) to give an expanded uncertainty Combinedvalue ExpandedW for Uncertainty
any forceEquation
within for Compression Calibratio
The following linear equation has been fitted to the combined uncertainty and applied force values observed at calibr
the calibration range. squares:
Expanded Uncertainty (lbf)= C0 +C1 ×F
where:
• w1 = relative standard uncertainty associated with applied calibration force
• w2 = relative standard uncertainty associated with reproducibility of calibration results
• w 3 = relative standard uncertainty associated with repeatability of calibration results
• w4 = relative standard uncertainty associated with resolution of indicator
• w5 = relative standard uncertainty associated with creep of instrument
• w6 = relative standard uncertainty associated with drift in zero output
• w7 = relative standard uncertainty associated with temperature of instrument
• w8 = relative standard uncertainty associated with interpolation
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Calculating Force CMC’s
EURAMET CG-4 Recommendations
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Measurement Uncertainty
Morehouse has prepared a Measurement Uncertainty Calibration and Measurement
Capability Excel Worksheet for anyone needing to calculate Measurement Uncertainty.
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Measurement Uncertainty
http://www.mhforce.com/Files/Support/249/CMC-CALCULATIONS-FOR-FORCE-MEASUREMENTS.xlsx
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Force CMC for ISO 376Calibrations
Type A Uncertainty Contributors
1) Uncertainty Equation From ISO 376 Calibration
2) Repeatability of the Best Existing Device
3) Repeatability and Reproducibility
Type B Uncertainty Contributors

1) Resolution of the Best Existing Device
2) Reference Standard Resolution* If Applicable
3) Reference Standard Uncertainty – These should be included in the Uncertainty
Equation
4) Reference Standard Stability
5) Environmental Factors
6) Other Error Sources
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250 0.004 00 0.006 00 0 00 20947 00 0.0016 00
500 0.006 00 0.002 00 0 00 41898 00 0.0016 00
1000 0.004 00 0.003 00 0.001 00 83808 00 0.0016 00
Force CMC for ISO 376

1500 0.003 00 0.001 00 0 00 125732 00 0.0016 00
2000 0.002 00 0.001 00 0.001 00 167666 00 0.0016 00
2500 0.003 00 0.001 00 0 00 209612 00 0.0016 00
3000 0.002 00 0.001 00 0 00 251565 00 0.0016 00
3500 0.002 00 0.001 00 0 00 293524 00 0.0016 00
We will need the following: 4000 0.002 00 0 00 0 00 335490 00 0.0016 00
1. Calibration Report for the Device 4500 0.002 00 0 00 0 00 377461 00 0.0016 00
5000 0.002 00 0 00 0 00 419436 00 0.0016 00
which needs to include the
Expanded Measurement
Uncertainty Equation
2. Calibration History (if available) TEST RUN
ZERO ERROR
f0 CLASS
3. Manufacturer’s Specification RUN 1 0.003 00
RUN 2 0.002 00
Sheet (For Environmental) RUN 3 0.003 00
4. Error Sources, if known (EURAMET RUN 4 0.002 00
cg-4 suggestions)
CREEP TEST RESULTS
The end user will then have to conduct Output 30 Seconds after removing load: -0.00002
0.0021 % 00
the following tests: Output 300 Seconds after removing load: 0.00007
1. Repeatability study
2. R & R between technicians Combined Expanded Uncertainty Equation for Compression Calibration
3. Complete Proficiency Testing squares:
Requirements Expanded Uncertainty (lbf)= C0 +C1 ×F

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ISO 376 Better Results Promotion
Implementing the adapters to ensure proper alignment and stress distribution helps with
replicating the actual calibration results. In recognition of the importance of adapters,
Morehouse is excited to offer a 20 % discount on all tension adapter kits up to 120,000
LBF. Please mention promo code ISO 376 Better Results promotion
Next Webinar April 18th @ 11:00 AM
Proper Adapters to Reduce Force Measurement Error
• The focus of this webinar is to discuss
the common measurement errors and
how to reduce or eliminate them by
using the proper adapters.
• Not using the right adapters can
produce additional errors that could put
the force measuring device at 20 times
higher error than what is expected.
http://www.mhforce.com/Training/WebinarRegistration

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Henry Zumbrun II, President Morehouse Instrument

We have force and torque calibration

Morehouse offers dead weight primary standards calibrations accurate to 0.002

Morehouse torque calibration laboratory features a primary torque calibration

• ISO 376 Standard Requirements

Force-proving instrument – whole assembly from the force transducer

⎯ that there is no interaction between the

4000 x resolution for class 00;

ISO 376 Explained Abstract End Temp (°C): 22.9

Calibration procedure section COMPRESSI

• Carry out the calibration by applying two series

section 7.4 COMPRESSION RAW DATA

CREEP TEST (Held at Max Force for 90 Seconds)

b Reproducibility is found by taking the average of X1, X3,

The equation to find this error takes the average of

This error applies if the calibration is done applying

Creep error is found by taking the difference in outputs

These values can be after removal of force or while force is

ISO 376 TENSION LOADING RANGE Max. Expanded

ISO 376 Certificate Example

CREEP TEST RESULTS

Combined Expanded Uncertainty Equation for Compression Calibration

REPEATABILITY W/ REPEATABILITY W/O MACHINE

• The ISO 7500-1 Calibration

and verification of static

requires standards to be 700

calibrated in accordance 1000

with ISO 376. One cannot ZERO ERROR

use ASTM E74 calibration TEST RUN

to perform an ISO 7500 RUN 3

calibration. CREEP TEST RESULTS

• ISO 376 has several

STANDARD LOWER LOWER FORCE LIMIT UPPER FORCE LIMIT

• Calibration Standards in regards to ASTM E74 are typically characterized as

• Secondary Force Standard – an instrument or mechanism, the calibration of

Secondary Force Standard – Range of use limited by loading ranges established

Certifying a device to Class 05 usually requires deadweight lever

➢ Using proper adaptors when calibrating force instruments. Improper

➢ Proper alignment of UUT (Unit Under Test), adaptors, and proper

➢ Repeatability and Reproducibility Tests, as well as, Proficiency Tests are

Keeping the line of force pure (free from eccentric forces) is

Material with different hardness experience different

ISO 376 recognizes the importance of adapters in reproducibility conditions of

Morehouse can perform bearing

Morehouse is working on a guidance document that was given

Calculating Force CMC’s (Euramet cg-4) CREEP TEST RESULTS

Type B Uncertainty Contributors

Force CMC for ISO 376

Requirements Expanded Uncertainty (lbf)= C0 +C1 ×F

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