Universal Calibrating Machine
(UCM) Manual
(PM-5201)
Morehouse Instrument Company, Inc.
1742 Sixth Ave., York, PA 17403-2675 USA
Phone: (717) 843-0081
www.mhforce.com
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Rev. 11/2021
4.3 Tension Setup
Preparation for a tension calibration is similar to compression. The principle difference is the manner in which
the test instrument is mounted in the machine. For a tension calibration, the test instrument is connected
between the lower yoke platen and the lower machine platen by means of tension members (pulling rods), as
shown in Figure 10b.
Tension members supplied with the test instrument may suffice for this calibration. Moreover, the Morehouse
Quick-Change Tension Members can save your time by making connections easier and more efficient. Faster
testing and calibration turn-around can improve the bottom line in your operation. With this system, a set of
self-aligning tension members are installed in the tension side of the Universal Calibrating Machine. Then, a
pair of Tension Member Adapters, which are included in the kit can be used to quickly mount the unit under
test into the machine and prepare for calibration. Figure 13 shows how various adapters can be used for differ
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ent instruments with the same set of tension members.