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Force Measurement is Fundamental in Material Testing

Interface load cells, multi-axis sensors, and data acquisition systems are used for material testing. Common uses of force measurement in material tests include applications to measure hardness, torsion, strength, compression, bending, shear, impact, creep, fatigue, and nondestructive capabilities. It is common to...

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How Does Tensile Testing Work?

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September 19, 2023

Interface supplies load cells for tensile testing. Tensile testing is fundamental in test and measurement. Load cells are commonly used in tension testing to measure and record the force or load applied to a specimen during the test. Tensile testing is used by researchers, testing labs, and engineers across industries including infrastructure, medical, manufacturing, aerospace, consumer goods, automotive, energy, and construction to measure stress, strain, elacity, fatigue and failure.

Bending Beam Load Cell Basics

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September 14, 2023

Interface bending beam load cells are part of our Mini Load Cell product line. They are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, with different capacities and ranges. Some of our most popular bending beam load cells include the MB, MBI, MBP and MBS. The use of bending beam load cells expands across industries and applications, for weighing scales, medical devices, industrial process controls, robotic designs, packaging machinery and civil engineering projects.

Outlining Force Solutions for Structural Outrigging

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September 12, 2023

Interace provides load cells and wireless technologies for structural outrigging. Force measurement sensor technologies provide high accuracy measurement of the outrigging equipment in test and actual use. The applications range from integrating sensors into outrigger equipment to using load cells for real-time monitoring of physical structures using outrigger supports. Interface load cells are used by outrigging engineers, civil engineers and heavy equipment manufacturers, oil and gas, construction industry and marine equipment companies.

Wireless Telemetry Systems 101

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September 8, 2023

Interface offers a wide range of wireless telemetry products including load cells, transmitters, bases, communication modules and data aquisition systems. A wireless telemetry system enables the remote measurement and transmission of data from one location to another without the need for physical wired connections. Components in wireless telemetry systems typically include sensors, transducers, instrumentation, communication modules, transmitters, displays and printers. Learn more about Interface WTS products in our Wireless Telemetry Systems 101 overview.

The Aviation Industry Soars Using Interface Solutions

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September 7, 2023

Interface provides precision test and measurement solutions to the aviation industry. Interface load cells and transducers offer accurate and reliable measurements of forces, weights, and torques in testing aviation components and systems, including jacking systems, wind tunnels, aircraft lifting devices, simulators, landing gear, and engines, aircraft equipment and maintenance tools.

Interface Solutions Aid Pharmaceutical Industry

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September 5, 2023

Interface has a long history of providing precision measurement solutions for pharmaceutical R&D, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, packaging and monitoring use. The science used in the pharmaceutical industry depends on quality measurement of force and weight. Interface load cells are designed for these types of precise requirements. Learn more about our pharma applications and products.

Interface Measurement Solutions Support Smart Cities

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August 31, 2023

Interface load cell technologies are used in the design and development of smart cities. Force measurement data is valuable for assessing and improving the overall efficiency and sustainability of a city. Load cells are versatile and essential tools for a diverse range of smart city applications. They provide accurate and reliable measurements that can be used to improve safety, resource management, and sustainability. Interface load cells can be used to measure a variety of parameters in smart city development and management, from water resources to recycling. They are used in all types of building material and structural tests.

Interface Load Cells Propel New Torsional Force Measurements for Wind Energy Project

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August 29, 2023

Interface energy case study reveals how Interface load cells were used by the PTB in Germany to develop, test and calibrate the world's largest machine that measures torsional forces related to wind turbines. Learn about the products and the remarkable project led to new measurement capabilties for alternative energy production.

Interface Introduces New Torque Coupling Guide

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August 25, 2023

Interface's Torque Coupling Selection Guide is a valuable tool for determining the correct couplings for your specific torque transducer and application. A torque transducer coupling is designed to connect a torque transducer to a rotating shaft and facilitate torque measurement. This new guide is a tool that helps you select the criteria based on your transducer, range, speed, environment, size and mounting.

Force Measurement Testing Improves Products and Consumer Safety

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August 23, 2023

Interface sensor technologies are used every day for product testing to ensure quality performance and consumer safety. Our load cells are used to test various consumer products’ weight, torsion, tension, compression, fatigue, impact, and materials. Interface specialists in force, torque and weight testing solutions work with product designers, testing labs, and manufacturers to improve their products using our precision measurement devices.

Load Cells for Smarter and More Efficient Weighing

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August 22, 2023

Interface load cells are a key part of the advancements in weighing technologies. Breakthrough applications utilizing force sensing for weighing are expanding across industries. Digital scales with advanced features such as data logging, connectivity options, and programmable functions have become commonplace. From bench scales to platform scales, there is a diverse way for our load cells to be implemented and available to measure diverse types of weighing applications.

Demystifying Specifications Webinar Recap

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August 18, 2023

Interface's Demystifying Specifications recorded webinar details product specification basics, key values, terms to know, how to read a datasheet, what specs matter most in force measurement, and commonly asked questions. For Interface, specifications are detailed descriptions that outline the characteristics, features, and qualities of our products, systems, or services. Throughout the webinar, Interface experts provide tips on what to consider for high-speed, durability, precision and speciality load cell, torque transducer, multi-axis sensor and instrumentation product requirements.

Load Cells for Renewable Energy Production and Testing

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August 17, 2023

Interface precision measurement devices are selected by renewable energy companies, component makers, equipment manufacturers, and labs for all phases of renewable energy testing and production. Interface's LowProfile load cells, load pins, multi-axis sensors, wireless telemetry solutions, Mini load cells, and our sensors designed for use in submersible environments and harsh conditions are products used in the renewable energy market.

Understanding Cable Length and Temperature Effects

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August 15, 2023

Interface has several standard cable options based on the type of measurement device, the instrumentation, the pinout, type of connector and length required for the testing use case. Consideration of the cable and connectivity are important when selecting any transducer. The length of a cable and temperature can affect accuracy. Learn tips and considerations related to cable options for load cells and torque transducers. You can find a range of all standard cable assembly and connector products in Interface Accessories.

Load Cell Test Stands 101

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August 10, 2023

Interface provides high-accuracy load cells, instrumentation and DAQ systems, software and accessories designed for use in various types of test stands. Load cell test stands are important devices for manufacturers and testing engineers who need to measure the force or torque applied to a object, test specimen, or product. They are typically made up of a frame, one or more load cells, software, and data acquisition instrumentation.

Latest Blog Post

Force Measurement is Fundamental in Material Testing

How Does Tensile Testing Work?

Bending Beam Load Cell Basics

Outlining Force Solutions for Structural Outrigging

Wireless Telemetry Systems 101

The Aviation Industry Soars Using Interface Solutions

Interface Solutions Aid Pharmaceutical Industry

Interface Measurement Solutions Support Smart Cities

Interface Load Cells Propel New Torsional Force Measurements for Wind Energy Project

Interface Introduces New Torque Coupling Guide

Force Measurement Testing Improves Products and Consumer Safety

Load Cells for Smarter and More Efficient Weighing

Demystifying Specifications Webinar Recap

Load Cells for Renewable Energy Production and Testing

Understanding Cable Length and Temperature Effects

Load Cell Test Stands 101

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