Universal Calibrating Machine

(UCM) Datasheet
(PD-5201)

Force Calibration Simplified

The Universal Calibrating Machine (UCM) is a versatile, easy-to-use hydraulic-force calibration system. The
machine is designed for ultimate accuracy and reliability. Capabilities include:
• Available in capacities from 10,000 to 2,250,000 lbf (50 to 10 000 kN)
• Calibrates both tension and compression force instruments
• Calibrates a wide range of force instruments
• Customizable features and dimensions based on the user’s specifications and needs
• Able to calibrate instruments in accordance with ASTM E74, ISO 376, and other force standards

Available at various capacities

and dimensions based on the
user needs

Reference standard always stays

in compression regardless of
calibration mode

Hydraulic screw pump for fine

Hydraulic systems specifically control of the calibration force
designed for calibrating machines

Separate compression and tension

setups that replicate how force
instruments are used in the field
Capable of calibrating a large
variety of force sensors

Rugged and durable design

that lasts for generations

Figure 1: Morehouse Universal Calibrating Machine (UCM)

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Tension and Compression Calibration

Compression calibration Tension calibration

• Reference standard is positioned between the • Reference standard is positioned between the
jack and upper yoke jack and upper yoke
• Unit under test is placed between the upper • Unit under test is connected by tension members
machine platen and lower yoke between the lower yoke and lower platen

Figure 2: Typical Compression Setup Figure 3: Typical Tension Setup

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Technical Specifications

• Machine consists of three major parts: stationary frame, movable frame or yoke, and hydraulic jack
• Available in capacities from 10,000 to 2,250,000 lbf (50 to 10 000 kN)
• Two height options (01 and 02) available for smaller capacity machines (10,000 to 100,000 lbf;
50 to 500 kN)
• Calibration is in accordance with ASTM E74, ISO 376 and other internationally recognized force standards
• Calibrates a variety of difference force instruments such as load cells (general purpose, button, washer,
universal, low capacity, multi-axis, miniature, S-beam, strain gage), force gauges (general purpose, digital,
hand-held), proving rings, force transducers, dynamometers, crane scales, load links, and more
• Machines under 200,000 lbf (1 000 kN) capacity are supplied with a ball seat adapter
• A variety of reference standards are available to achieve the desired accuracy, quoted separately

Mechanical
Capacities 10,000 to 2,250,000 lbf (50 to 10 000 kN)1
Calibration Mode Both compression and tension
Maximum Misalignment 1/16th in. (1.6mm) over max yoke length
Unit Under Test Area Adjustable (see dimensions)
Maximum Jack Stroke 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
Maximum Hydraulic Pressure 5,000 psi (34 473.79 kPa)
Yoke Adjustment Speed Approx. 2 in/min. (50.8 mm/min.)

Standard Power Requirements

lbf Capacities kN Capacities Power
10,000 - 600,000 50 - 3 000 115 or 220 VAC, single phase
1,000,000 5 000 230 or 460 VAC, three phase

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Contact Sales for more information on capacities above 1,000,00 lbf (5 000 kN)

Table 1: UCM Specifications

Don’t see what you need? Not a problem.

We make custom machines with features and dimensions to meet your requirements.

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Technical Specifications

Capacity Model Max A L Max2 L Min2 M Max2 M Min2 Size

required designation1 capacity
(lbf)
10,000 UCM-11xy-01 11,500 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Standard
10,000 UCM-11xy-02 11,500 48.0 13.5 2.0 12.5 1.5 Compact
30,000 UCM-30xy-01 30,000 96.0 22.0 3.0 43.5 24.5 Standard
30,000 UCM-30xy-02 30,000 75.0 22.0 3.0 22.5 3.0 Compact
60,000 UCM-60xy-01 60,000 105.0 22.5 3.0 46.0 26.5 Standard “L Max”
“L Min”
60,000 UCM-60xy-02 60,000 81.0 23.5 3.0 22.5 2.0 Compact
Compression
100,000 UCM-112xy-01 112,500 112.5 24.0 3.0 46.5 25.5 Standard Area
“A” Travel
100,000 UCM-112xy-02 112,500 92.0 24.5 3.0 26.5 5.0 Compact Max Adjustment
200,000 UCM-225xy-01 225,000 120.0 28.5 7.0 36.5 14.5 Standard Height
300,000 UCM-338xy-01 338,000 132.0 29.5 8.0 41.5 19.5 Standard
500,000 UCM-675xy-01 675,000 158.0 34.5 10.0 50.5 26.0 Standard
“M Max”
600,000 UCM-675xy-01 675,000 158.0 34.5 10.0 50.5 26.0 Standard “M Min”
1,000,000 UCM-1125xy-01 1,125,000 192.5 40.0 11.0 54.0 25.0 Standard Tension Area
Travel Adjustment
Table 2: UCM lbf Dimensions (inches)
Capacity Model Max A L Max2 L Min2 M Max2 M Min2 Size
required designation1 capacity
(kN)
50 UCM-10xy-01 44 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Standard
50 UCM-10xy-02 44 1 220 340 50 320 30 Compact Figure 4: UCM Dimensions
100 UCM-30xy-01 133 2 440 570 80 1 110 620 Standard
100 UCM-30xy-02 133 1 900 570 80 570 80 Compact
250 UCM-60xy-01 266 2 670 580 80 1 160 670 Standard
250 UCM-60xy-02 266 2 060 600 80 570 50 Compact
500 UCM-112xy-01 500 2 860 610 80 1 180 650 Standard
500 UCM-112xy-02 500 2 340 620 80 670 130 Compact
1 000 UCM-225xy-01 1 000 3 040 720 170 920 370 Standard
1 500 UCM-338xy-01 1 500 3 360 750 200 1 050 500 Standard
3 000 UCM-675xy-01 3 000 4 010 880 260 1 280 660 Standard
5 000 UCM-1125xy-01 5 000 4 870 1 020 280 1 370 630 Standard

Table 3: UCM kN Dimensions (mm)

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Model designations xy are defined as:
• x = M for manual or A for automated
• y = D for domestic or E for export
2
Referenced dimensions are configured with the use of Morehouse load cells as the standards.

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