According to UN forecasts, ten billion people will be living on Earth by 2050. The food industry must find new ways to ensure that the growing world population can be fed sustainably. One of these is New Food. This involves biotechnological food ingredients produced …
Force transducer
Gravimetric level measurement in vessels
Markus Heidl | ApplicationsIn the pharmaceutical, building materials and food industries, on vessels and silos, on platforms and dosing systems, right up to kitchen and bathroom scales - weight is measured everywhere. In industry, it becomes particularly interesting when it comes to the level in …
Why the calibration of (force) measuring instruments is important
Markus Heidl | Calibration, ProductsEveryone involved in measurement technology knows the somewhat flippant – but very catchy – statement: “If you measure a lot, you measure nothing!” What is meant by this is: You can measure a lot. But the values are only useful if you can validate them. In …
Check friction clutches using the chain hoist test set
Markus Heidl | ForceChain hoists are used for lifting and lowering freely moving loads. As a lifting device, the chain hoist supports, for example, ergonomic lifting during assembly work or even makes this possible in the first place. Conveyor technology or crane systems are further …
Anchor force measurement – a discipline that requires experience
Matthias Winkel | Applications, Force, Know-howSomewhat less illuminated than the conventional application areas of force measurement, but no less important, is force measurement in the field of geotechnology. Here it depends, to a high degree, on know-how and experience. The term geotechnology combines …