Accurate Force Measurement Data Under Any Conditions
Interface’s Keith Skidmore recently detailed the growing demands for more data in the product development process to create better products in the February 2023 edition of Quality Magazine. In his contributed article, Measuring Force Data in Extreme Conditions, he expertly highlights how this demand comes with the added requirements for measurement and sensor solutions that can perform in any condition.
As makers of products, machines, and components can attest, they need more testing and performance data to make critical design and smart production decisions. The added requirement to secure this data with precision, requires quality measurement solutions that can perform under extreme conditions.
Interface has long been attuned to these demands, with an increasing product line of ruggedized products. These products, including our submersibles, intrinsically safe and stainless steel load cells help to fulfill the requirements. Examples of these products include:
- WMC Sealed Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cell
- Flame Proof Bow Type Crosby™ Cabled Load Shackle
- 3410 Intrinsically Safe LowProfile® Load Cell
- SSMH Sealed Hazardous Environment Intrinsically Safe S-Type Load Cell
Noted in the article, Keith writes: As technology has progressed, test and measurement systems are becoming more advanced and capable for a wide variety of applications and industries. This is because manufacturers want more data in the product development process to create better products, and they need solutions that can perform in any condition, especially when running field testing. This is increasingly important in force measurement as real-world testing is paramount to a safe and reliable product. And with the need for real-world force testing comes the need for sensors that can work effectively in hazardous environments including rain, wind, underwater, explosive environments, and exposed conditions.
Read the complete article here to learn more about Interface’s popular ruggedized force measurement solutions, sensor materials used to perform in harsh environments, extreme temperature options and various submersible options.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
High Temperature Load Cells 101
Hazardous Environment Solutions from Interface
Interface Submersible Load Cells
Stainless Steel Load Cells 101
Crane Safety Requires Precision Measurements Ship to Shore
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