May 2022 Newsletter

Due to the diversity of Interface customers, we like to share our experience working with all types of test and measurement users across major industries. The primary reason we continue to grow our extensive line of products is to provide complete solutions for the mixture of use cases.

To better understand this mix, we asked our customers in a recent survey how they utilize our products. Here are their responses, noting that customers were able to select multiple options:

• Calibration Equipment – 36%
• Product Testing and Use in a Test Lab – 30%
• New Product Design and Engineering Solutions – 25%
• Products Manufactured into Original Equipment or Devices – 25%
• Fatigue Testing – 20%
• As Components of Other Products -16%
• Experimentation – 14%
• Education and Training 7%

To learn more about who uses our products, including product designers, test engineers, metrologists, educators, manufacturing engineers and OEMs, go here.

Due to the range of use cases and user types, each month we select several applications to highlight the combination of Interface products used in various industries. This past month, we have detailed solutions for:

• Robotic Surgery Force Feedback
• Airplane Jacking Systems
• Golf Swing Accuracy
• Material Tensile Testing
• Fuel Pump Optimization for Auto Racing
• Boat Hoist
• Treadmill Rehabilitation
• Space Vehicle Landing Gear

For all our app notes, you can reference our Application Notes Catalog.

Deeper Dive on Submersibles

Interface’s line of submersible load cells is available in a range of capacities and configurations, from sealed Mini Load Cells to rugged Load Shackles. Interface offers standard submersible products as well as custom solutions that are designed to unique specifications. Users of these products often pair them with our instrumentation solutions that can be fully sealed with wireless components. Working with Interface engineers, we can provide waterproof housing of sensors, including for our line of LowProfile Load Cells and Interface Multi-Axis Sensors to also be used in harsh environments and underwater. Our submersible
solutions like the WMC Sealed Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cell, Interface ISHK-B Load Shackle, and WTSTL Wireless Tension Link Load Cells are frequently used in maritime applications and in products that need to withstand extreme conditions. Read more about Interface’s submersible solutions here.

The following are additions to our sensor products and new instrumentation available for combining with different sensor models for complete systems.

LOAD CELLS

• MBS Parallelogram Load Cell
• WSSB Welded Stainless Steel IP68 Environment Protected S-Beam

TORQUE TRANSDUCERS

• AT105 Contactless Force Torque Transducer
• AT104 Compact Size Force Torque Transducer

INSTRUMENTATION

• BX6-BT Portable 6-Channel High Speed Bluetooth Data Logger
• 9840TQ mV/V Input Torque Transducer Indicator
• JB1100 4-Channel Advanced Signal Conditioning Transmitter Indicator and Junction Box
• BSC1 Single Channel PC Interface Module & Bridge Amplifier
• BSC2 Dual Channel PC Interface Module
• INF1-Ethernet TCP IP Single Sensor Weight Transmitter and Indicator
• INF4-EtherCat Two, Three, and Four Sensor Weight Transmitter and Indicator

Utilize our new Instrumentation Selection Guide to choose the best instrumentation option based on features and your use case requirements. A complete run down on these and other new additions can be found
here.

NEW FORCELEADERS WEBINAR: ACCURATE REPORT ON CALIBRATION

Interface is considered one of the largest calibration labs on the planet. Everything we manufacture, we make sure that it passes our rigorous quality standards before it leaves our facility. This includes sending new products with detailed calibration certificates, which ensure the sensor meets our performance specifications.

We want to share our experience, why calibration matters, along with tips on selecting calibration-grade equipment and optimizing performance. Join Elliot Speidell and our team on Thursday, June 16 for a straight-forward discussion on the ins and outs of calibration. Register here for our new event Accurate Report on Calibration.

WE’VE GOT MORE!

​​​​​​CUSTOMER SURVEY RESULTS – Our customer’s experience matters and feedback they provide is used to help us grow and improve. The results of our recent Customer Satisfaction Survey and NPS are detailed here.

NEED SERVICES? Our Technical Services team is ready to assist with your technical support, repair requests and annual calibration and maintenance services. It is easy, go online and schedule your services today. Get started here.

INTERFACE MEASURES UP TO THE FITNESS CHALLENGE – Learn why the fitness industry turns to Interface for sensors and instrumentation to test equipment and machines used by medical pros, trainers, athletes, gym, and home users. Go!

Interface collaborates daily with various product users, from calibration techs using our equipment in their rigs to medical device design engineers embedding our sensors into products that solve human health challenges. This collective experience can support you. Contact us today to let us know how we can help.

Your Interface Team