June 2026 Newsletter

INTERFACE WIRELESS LOAD PIN SOLUTIONS

By embedding robust wireless transmitters directly into our precision-machined load pins, you gain continuous, reliable load monitoring, from lab to hazardous environments, completely cable-free. Interface offers standard and custom load pins, as well as configured load shackles which use the load pin sensor.
 

Machined from high-tensile stainless steel and normally supplied complete with a keeper plate, all our load-measuring pins are built to exacting standards and proof-loaded to 150% of the normal rated load. The unique wireless housing is manufactured from semi-aromatic polyamide plastic, making the load cell far more compact and reducing overall product weight.

Interface wireless load pins easily connect with a range of instrumentation devices, from transmitters to displays, for immediate analysis or monitoring. The Interface WTS Wireless Telemetry Systems devices support simple displays with handheld units or complex setups with multiple load cells and wireless devices.

You can find a wide range of Interface wireless solutions here. Interface is here to answer your questions. Request a quote or contact us.
 

S-TYPE LOAD CELL INSTALLATION TIPS

The Interface S-Type Load Cell is a highly versatile miniature sensor capable of handling both tension and compression. The configuration offers a small, symmetrical design that keeps the sensor aligned with the force path, making it ideal for OEM integration, suspended loads, mechanical scale conversions, and compact test machines. As detailed in Tips for Properly Installing S-Type Load Cells, the four fundamentals for a successful installation include: counteract torque at the source, observe the thread depth rule, lock hardware
mechanically, and upgrade hardware for higher capacities.

Gain more application tips to further highlight the criticality of proper installation of the S-type load cell. There are many capacities and designs of Interface’s proprietary S-Type Load Cell. Watch the S-Type Load Cells Typical Installation video for complete details. Gain more application tips to further highlight the criticality of proper installation of the S-type load cell. There are many capacities and designs of Interface’s proprietary S-Type Load Cell. Each model has a complete installation manual you can download for your reference. Interface’s S-Type Load Cell Anatomy video helps you to understand the core components and functions. Read and save this important tip-filled post here.
 

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION 101

Temperature compensation minimizes a load cell’s thermal sensitivity in its output and zero balance. Without compensation, thermal expansion, contraction, and changes in material elasticity can cause measurement drift, compromising data integrity. Interface provides detailed temperature specifications for our sensors in the product data sheet, enabling
engineers and test lab technicians to build highly accurate error budgets and test plans.

By defining the exact thermal limits, testing professionals can quantify potential uncertainty before a test begins. The temperature performance specifications when selecting a load cell enable technicians to determine whether environmental controls are necessary, calculate expected baseline shifts, and ensure the sensor remains within its calibrated accuracy range during dynamic thermal cycles. Read Temperature Compensation 101. Follow our 101 Series.
 

TECH TALK: UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS OF SETPOINTS AND RELAYS

Understanding setpoints and relays, and how they interact with sensor hardware, is critical for system safety, preventing overload, and achieving automation and testing objectives. A setpoint is a digital or software-defined threshold value programmed into instrumentation that corresponds to a specific measurement target. The instrument continuously compares the live, processed load cell variable against this threshold to determine whether an action is needed based on predetermined criteria. The
relay is the physical or electronic switch that performs the mechanical work. When a setpoint condition is met, the instrumentation sends a signal to change the relay’s operational state, opening or closing an external electrical circuit. Dig into this tech talk further: How Do You Use Setpoints and Relays?
 

ILLUSTRATING IMPACT TESTING

An impact test is designed to yield far more than a simple visual confirmation of a component breaking. Without capturing the exact force-time curve or determining the precise moment at which a crack propagates through a material matrix, you cannot calculate critical metrological metrics such as fracture toughness or dynamic yield strength. Interface provides a wide range of products for impact testing, including fatigue-rated load cells, overload-protected miniature load cells, load pins, reaction torque transducers, signal conditioning instruments, data acquisition systems, and wireless telemetry systems. Surviving the physical impact is just part of the challenge in high-velocity testing. The true test is ensuring your instrumentation withstands structural loads without compromising measurement accuracy. Get more insights in Impact Testing for Millisecond Assessments.

TOP FAQS ABOUT USING LOAD CELLS FOR WEIGHING

Successfully integrating load cell technology into a high-precision weighing system requires an understanding of how physical, environmental, and electrical factors affect performance. The sensor, especially the load cell, is central to weighing systems today, converting mechanical force into an electrical signal for accurate measurement. Interface engineers address challenges and common questions about sensor use in high-accuracy weighing, including how to quantify accuracy, options for outdoor use, choosing cables versus wireless
connections, ensuring structural stability, selecting appropriate instrumentation, managing signals, and essential calibration and maintenance procedures. Learn more in Top 10 FAQs for Weighing and Load Cell Integration.
 

RESOURCES AND MORE

USING LOG100 SOFTWARE? If you are using Log100 Software, there is a new update for a visualization issue caused by the recent Windows update. If you encounter a visualization error, please apply the fix by updating the software in LOG100, then selecting More… > Check for Updates. If you have questions, please reach out to Interface.

NEW PRODUCTS: The latest product releases include torque transducers, 5-axis sensors, and new complete systems. Get all the details in Interface New Products Release Summer 2026.

AEROSPACE SIMULATION SOLUTIONS: Accurate simulation bridges the gap between digital flight models and orbital reality. Force measurement solutions serve as the primary means of confirmation across several complex testing environments. Read: Countdown to Accurate Measurements for Space Simulations.

VEHICLE QUALITY AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS: true vehicle safety and quality are forged in the thousands of minuscule interactions that happen across all moving platforms. Learn more in Vehicle Quality and Safety Testing.

NEW INTERFACEIQ PODCASTS! Listen to Episodes 24 and 25, How To Choose the Right Load Cell and Torque Transducers in EV Development. Subscribe here and also listen on Spotify.

WEEKLY LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER: We publish a weekly InterfaceIQ newsletter. What’s new? Read Defining the Boundary of Micro-Measurement Engineering, Measurement in Manufacturing Assembly and Disassembly, Advantages of Measuring Force and Torque in a Single Sensor, and Engineering the Boundary Between Physical and Virtual Reality Simulations. Join our online newsletter and subscribe on LinkedIn.

CELEBRATING 58 YEARS! Interface was founded 58 years ago by Richard F. Caris. Go here to learn about our beginnings and his impact on creating the world’s leader in force measurement.
 

As we’ve done for nearly six decades, we are eager to support your projects. Contact us to find the best force measurement solutions for your test plan, research, or invention. We’re here to support your unique requirements.

Your Interface Team