April 2023 Newsletter

Weighing Solutions, Press Machines, Space and Events

Interface provides load cells and sensor technologies that are both highly accurate and reliable for weighing and scale solutions, including complete weighing systems.

Our commitment to provide dependable precision sensors and instrumentation is why Interface is preferred for weighing applications. To showcase the breadth of our product line, including complete systems, we have recently introduced a new Weighing Solutions Overview.

INTERFACE WEIGHING SOLUTIONS

Interface offers weighing solutions that are standard and custom for a range of weighing applications, including:

LowProfile® Load Cells

Load Beam Load Cells

Platform Scale Load Cells

Load Pins

Tension Link and Wireless Link Load Cells

Load Shackles and Wireless Load Shackles

Pillow Block Load Cells

WeighCheck™ Load Cells

Indicators

Weighing Instrumentation

Wireless and Bluetooth Sensors and Accessories

Instrumentation Software

Our 2023 Weighing Review Award nominated zinc plated A4200 WeighCheck Load Cells and Interface A4600 WeighCheck Load Cells in stainless steel are both high accuracy force measurement weighing solutions. Interface has new signal conditioning options for IO-Link Digital and 3-Wire Amplified Load Cells, which provide an internally amplified low profile load cell with a voltage or mA signal. This eliminates the need for an external signal conditioner and is scaled to the load cell, ready for use. Read Interface Weighing Systems and Complete Solutions here.

CAN YOU SPARE A MINUTE TO SHARE?

It is important to every team member at Interface to know how we are doing, what we can improve, and what your top priorities when selecting a force measurement solution. Our semi-annual survey only has six questions, and your input influences our efforts. Please take a moment to share your feedback. We do appreciate your business! Share here.

Controlling Quality in Hydraulic Press Machines with Load Cells

Load cells are commonly used in hydraulic presses to measure the force or weight of the load that is being applied to the press. Load cells are transducers that convert a mechanical force into an electrical signal. Load cells play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of hydraulic press operations, as they allow operators to monitor and control the force being applied to the workpiece with a high degree of accuracy and precision. Popular load cells for hydraulic press machines are WMC Rod End Load Cells and REC Rod End Load Cells.

In a hydraulic press, a load is applied to a piston or ram using hydraulic pressure, and the force generated by the press is used for various forming, shaping, or compression processes. A rod end load cell is typically installed at the end of the piston or ram, where it can measure the tension or compression force being applied during the pressing operation. Learn more here.

THE SPACE ECONOMY EXPANDS FORCE MEASUREMENT USE CASES

Interface has long been a provider of test and measurement devices in aerospace. The growing space economy is fueling the expansion of sensor use cases and capabilities. In our new Space Economy Solutions overview, we explore how innovation and investment in space-related inventions are growing the demands for high accuracy load cells, load pins, load shackles, wireless sensor technologies and digital instrumentation. From space vehicle landing gear to structural rocket tests, Interface products are being used across the space economy continuum to measure forces on earth and beyond. Here are additional types of projects using Interface products:

Space and Flight Simulations

Launch Vehicles and Spacecraft Tests

Engine and Thrust Tests

Spacewalks

Robotics and Manipulators

Space Habitats and Agriculture – See Vertical Farming on Earth and in Space

Deep Space and Planetary Exploration

Space Mining

Space Vehicle Component Manufacturing

Space R&D

Spacecraft Landing Gear Tests

Microgravity

Join Interface at Space Tech Expo May 2-4. Our engineers and space application experts will be in booth #6057. Let’s connect!

NEXT TECHNICAL WEBINAR EXPLORES DATA ACQUSITION!

Interface is hosting a technical online seminar Unlocking the Power of DAQ on Thursday, June 15 at 9:00 AM Pacific, 12:00 PM Eastern. This live event focuses on complete DAQ solutions, software considerations, how to select the right instrumentation for your project requirements, plus real-world use cases. Why are DAQ systems growing in popularity? Our measurement solutions experts and engineers will answer that question and share best practices for how to monitor and preserve your critical measurement results. Discover the power of DAQ and join the conversation. Register today!

RESOURCES, EVENTS AND MORE

SMART INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEED SMART SENSORS! Learn more about modernizing infrastructure with Interface sensor technologies.

DID YOU MISS THE TESTING LAB ESSSENTIALS WEBINAR? No problem, we’ve recorded the event and provided a quick recap here.

NEW ARIZONA FORCELEADERS WORKSHOP! The information packed ForceLeaders live event is coming home to Scottsdale, Arizona. Join our team at SkySong ASU on June 8. Seating is limited and you do not want to miss out, so RSVP!

101 SERIES CONTENT! Discover new additions in our 101 series. New post this month Load Cell Stiffness 101. Be sure to follow along and subscribe to our posts.

TECH TALK ANSWERS! What is Moment Compensation? Learn what it is and why Interface’s LowProfile Load Cells are moment compensated.

WHY MECHANICAL ENGINEERS CHOOSE INTERFACE! We break down the top reasons here.

WEEKLY LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER! We are publishing a weekly InterfaceIQ newsletter that you can subscribe to on LinkedIn. We published four new articles this month, do not miss out!

Interface is continually in search of ways we can support your upcoming projects. If you need a specific product or a custom OEM solution to transform your latest invention, we are here to help! Let us know how requirements and we will work to find a solution.

Your Interface Team