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Load Cell Selection Guide

This new Interface resource enables you to quickly evaluate the various load cell models based on whether you need a LowProfile, Column, Stacked, Load Button, Load Washer, Downhole, Rod End, Beam, Pillow Block, S-Type, Single Point, or Pedal type of load cell or even a Weighing Assembly as well as their features and capabilities, including 2-axis, axial torsion, calibration grade, compression only, eccentric load compensated, fatigue-rated, flange mount, intrinsically safe, moment compensated, sealed, stainless steel, and tension and compression.

This tool covers various types of options including amplified, submersible, and wireless.

Load Cell Types and Options

Select Type of Load Cell

Product Load Cell Type

Load Cell Features and Capabilities

Choose the selection criteria on the left and the load cell products that match your selections will appear below.

Interface Load Cells

Proprietary Strain Gages

  • Higher output
  • Higher signal to noise ratio
  • Higher resolution
  • Superior fatigue life
  • Rm = Modulus compensating resistor
  • Rmsh = Fine trim for Rm
  • Ri = Bridge input resistance trim

Calibration

  • Every LowProfile® load cell is individually calibrated in tension and compression with no additional charge
  • Allows for the comparison of rated output in tension to the rated output in compression
  • We do system calibrations of most load cell brands

Performance Parameters that Set Us Apart from Our Competitors

  • Creep. Interface is ±0.025%/20 minutes.
  • Symmetry. Interface is less than 0.1% in comparing included tension & compression calibration data.
  • Minimum Shift in Zero Balance. Toggle from complete cycle of tension & compression.
  • Parallelism. 0.002” between top and bottom load surfaces.
  • Concentricity. 0.003” variance between top thread and base thread.
  • Surface Flatness. Interface load cell and base maintains 0.0002” flatness.

Temperature Effects

  • Industry leading temperature performance (0.0004-0.0008%RO/°F)
  • Hot and cold temperature compensation to reduce thermal effects
  • We test and adjust each sensor at each temperature extreme
  • Multiple runs in temperature chamber to validate adjusted final accuracy

Interface Moment Compensation

  • Every LowProfile® load cell is mechanically compensated for moment loads
  • Minimizes effect of eccentric loading and installation orientation
  • Maximizes the operating life and minimizes the error
  • Most load cell manufacturers do not compensate or have a specification for eccentric load sensitivity like Interface

Options available for a variety of applications

  • Fatigue Rated
  • Internally Amplified
  • Axial Torsion
  • Multi-Axis
  • 25 lbf to 2 million lbf
  • 2-Wire Amp
  • 3-Wire Amp
  • Flange Mount
  • High Temperature
  • Intrinsically Safe
  • Hermetically Sealed
  • Calibration Grade
  • Dual Range
  • Custom Designs
  • Overload Protection
  • Adapters
  • Vacuum Rated
  • Cables