Interface Reflects on Its 50th Anniversary
As our 50th anniversary year wraps up, we’re excited to reflect on our rich history in business. Founded in 1968 by Ricard F. Caris, Interface has since grown out of Caris’s garage to become one of the most trusted names in the force and torque measurement industry. In 1972, Interface became one of the first companies to open an office…
The Basics of Shear and Bending Beams
To best understand shear and bending beams, it’s critical to understand the forces they handle. Shear force causes objects to slide from one cross section against another, and this force can easily be seen in several, day-to-day activities. Tasks like using scissors, shaving, painting and scrolling through a touch-screen phone all employ shear force. Conversely, bending force is exactly what…
Load Cell 101 and What You Need to Know
A load cell by definition is a sensor that measures and converts force into an electrical signal. In the force measurement industry, load is essentially a synonym for force, and the signal produced by a load cell is most commonly displayed in units of mass or torque. Load cells are used by all electronic scales to display weight, making them…
The AxialTQ Dynamometer
Introducing the Interface AxialTQ Torque Measurement System The Interface AxialTQ torque measurement system was developed in direct collaboration with over end-users who shared their wish-lists for operational priorities, user interface, design, features, real-world field issues, and more. AxialTQ torque measurement system redefines the category in terms of function, accuracy, and customizable compatibility. The rotor sensing element and electronics are the heart of…
Getting Started – 920i Programmable Weight Indicator Controller
Model 920i is bidirectional and comes in a NEMA 4X stainless enclosure. Standard options include 8,000,000 internal counts, 4.6 x 3.4 inch LCD 7-digit display and a measurement rate that goes up to 960 Hz. Available options include analog and relay outputs.
Getting Started – 480 Bidirectional Weight Indicator
Model 480 is bidirectional and comes in a NEMA 4X stainless enclosure. Standard options include 523,000 internal counts, 0.8 inch LED 6-digit display and a measurement rate that goes up to 40 Hz. Available options include analog and relay outputs.
Getting Started – DIG-USB-F Fast Output Module
The DIG-USB-F product is a compact, high-precision Strain Gauge Converter; converting a strain gauge sensor input to a digital output and is connected to a PC via a USB port. This product allows high precision measurements to be made and communicated directly to a PC and is aimed at applications which require high-accuracy measurement repeatability. With the appropriate drivers installed,…
Getting Started – DIG-USB Output Module
The DIG-USB product is a compact, high-precision Strain Gauge Converter; converting a strain gauge sensor input to a digital output and is connected to a PC via a USB port. This product allows high precision measurements to be made and communicated directly to a PC and is aimed at applications which require high-accuracy measurement repeatability. With the appropriate drivers installed,…