A dynamometer, or “dyno” for short, is a helpful device for measuring force, moment of force, or power. For example, the power that is produced by an engine, motor, or other rotating mover could be calculated by measuring both torque and rotational speed…. Read More
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Load and Weight Testing for Wind
In recent years, the wind power industry has more than doubled its capacity, doubling the high demand for crane scales. Scales provided by the Scale People for this purpose have grown proportionately. In the wind power industry, The Scale People… Read More
Benefits of the Quick Balance Tension Meter for Elevator Service Companies
Based in Mankato, Minnesota, Minnesota Elevator, Inc. (MEI) has nearly 40 years of experience in manufacturing, designing, and servicing elevators for both industrial and commercial installations. In addition, Minnesota Elevator specializes in custom elevator designs/manufacturing, maintenance, and modernizations for various… Read More
Inspecting Your Dynamometer
When inspecting your dynamometer, an assigned person trained to National Standards should thoroughly inspect the load cell. Additionally, the person will examine some conditions listed below and determine whether they are hazardous. At the simplest level, load shackles are for… Read More
Durable Dynamometers: Straightpoint (SP) Equipment
The Straightpoint (SP) equipment is suitable for Jakarta, Indonesia’s monsoon season. Wiguna Artha Lestari, lifting equipment and services provider, used an SP Radiolink plus load cell and Wireless Hand Held Plus to perform testing using a 50t capacity TG500E. Even… Read More
Dynamometer – Load Testing
Most recently, Australia’s Dynamic Rigging Hire utilized a 100t capacity Straightpoint Radiolink and load cell to perform load testing on two 90.7t capacity Shuttlelift mobile gantry cranes.
Main Uses of Dynamometer in Rigging and Lifting Industry
A dynamometer is not a popular tool, but it is an incredible device that performs essential operations in several industries. So, what is a dynamometer? A dynamometer is a measuring tool that determines the torque, force, speed, and power of… Read More
Four More Industries that Use Dynamometers
Recently, we’ve gone over some of the basics of dynamometers. Originally conceived as a device to measure torque or rotational speed, today they are widely used as a force measurement device. Dynamometers have diverse applications, being useful in just about… Read More
Dynamometers: What They Are and Who Needs Them
Like balances and scales, dynamometers are measuring devices generally used in overhead weighing applications. But what they measure is quite different. Commonly called ‘dynos’ or ‘dynas’ for short, these devices are essential to a wide variety of industries. Today, we… Read More