May 2024 Newsletter

INTERFACE MINI LOAD CELL OPTIONS

Standard Mini Classifications of Product Family

Specialized Classifications of Minis

Thanks to our proven designs and proprietary alloy strain gages, our miniature load cells provide exceedingly accurate measurements comparable to our low profile load cells. We also offer custom design services to create load cells that match your specific size, weight, and accuracy requirements. One key benefit of customization is that OEMs can use miniature load cells to activate components like robotics, medical devices, and industrial machines. See more mini load cell application
use cases.
 

EXPLORE INTERFACE SOLUTIONS FOR SPACE, TUNNELS & BORING MACHINES, OIL & GAS SECTORS AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

OIL & GAS SOLUTIONS: Interface offers ruggedized, high-accuracy load cells specifically designed for the oil and gas sector’s demanding environments. Interface helps the energy market with force measurement solutions specially developed for harsh conditions, with sensors that can withstand up to 30,000 psi and 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Read
about the importance of load cells, products, applications, and benefits of our sensors used in the oil and gas sectors.

SPACE INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS: Why do space companies and suppliers to the space industry choose Interface? The precision and depth of Interface sensor products, like our load cells, can measure millions of pounds of force. Interface has a long history of providing products used for testing in space-related ventures, including with NASA and other space exploration companies, innovators, and space start-ups. We support projects of all sizes, from educational space vehicle projects to developing the Space Launch System (SLS). Learn more in Partnering To Shape The Future Of Space Exploration.

TUNNEL AND BORING SOLUTIONS: Interface load cells can be strategically embedded within tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and accurately measure the forces exerted during excavation. Torque transducers can measure reaction or rotational forces on equipment components to ensure tools and machines operate correctly. Using measurement sensors, machines can monitor parameters like torque, thrust, force, and weight to provide real-time feedback to operators. Read Measurement Sensors Optimize Underground Tunneling And Boring.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS: Interface force measurement solutions provide valuable data and insights throughout the additive manufacturing workflow. This data is vital to driving innovation in material development and part design, automating processes for efficiency, and ensuring consistent, high-quality production. Interface load cells and multi-axis sensor technologies are used for various research, testing, prototyping, and production applications in additive manufacturing. Check out Force Measurement Is Shaping Additive Manufacturing.
 

SCALES USE LOAD CELLS TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF MEASUREMENT

Accuracy is the primary advantage of using Interface load cells over traditional mechanical scales. The strain gage technology used in these sensors ensures a precise weight measurement, making them a reliable choice for precision scale applications. Interface supplies precision load cells for advanced scale applications. Read High Accuracy Load Cell Solutions For Trustworthy Scales

Engineers use load cell-based weighing systems to advance the precision and quality of scale measurement. Interface load cells are integrated into scale equipment for continuous weight monitoring and play crucial roles in automation, batching, check weighing, process control, and sample testing. Their ability to measure forces ranging from 0.02 to 2,000k lbf makes them versatile tools in various industrial settings. Learn more about scale applications and measurement solutions here.
 

Essential Interface Indicators for Load Cells and Torque Transducers

Interface continues to expand our line of instrumentation solutions. One of the top instrumentation choices is sensor indicators, valuable instruments for measuring force, torque, and weight with high precision. They convert the minute voltage difference a load cell generates into a clear, readable format.

Interface’s indicators come in various configurations to suit multiple testing needs. They include load cell indicators, torque transducer indicators, and multi-axis sensor indicators. These indicators cater to different testing environments, connectivity needs, and sensors. When pairing your instrument with a specific sensor, we recommend requesting a system-level calibration to ensure optimal performance. Learn more here.
 

NEW! TWO UPCOMING FORCELEADERS EVENTS

MICHIGAN: Interface will be heading back to Michigan. Can you join us at the Hilton Garden Detroit-Troy on Tuesday, June 18, 2024? Interface and Stress Analysis Services application experts are hosting an interactive conversation and hands-on experience at ForceLeaders Summit 2024 Michigan, highlighting applications, test and measurement equipment, and sharing what’s new in sensor technologies. Save your seat here.

OHIO: We are stopping in Akron, just outside Cleveland, for our popular in-person ForceLeaders technical seminar, ForceLeaders Summit 2024 Ohio, on Thursday, June 20. Our application experts and engineers will be at Sheraton Suites Akron – Cuyahoga Falls (I-8). Register here.

We’ve got you covered if you missed our last webinar, Powering Up Precision Machine Building and Automation. Read the recap here. You can also watch the informative technical seminar here and learn about the various applications and Interface products used in automation and machines.
 

RESOURCES AND MORE

SERVICE OR REPAIR: Our team lead in calibration services and repair answers the critical question: How Do You Know If Your Load Cell Needs Calibration Service Or Repair?

CREEP 101: Learn about the technical definition of creep and why it matters in load cell accuracy. Read more here.

ATEX 101: We break down the definition and products that are ATEX-certified. Check it out.

WEEKLY LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER: We publish a weekly InterfaceIQ. What’s new? Read our latest editions: Testing Machines Provide Accurate Material and Force Assessments, Sensors Keep Things Moving in Modern Warehousing, Interface and Clean Energy Form a Forceful Alliance, and Advance Test Plans Beyond Single-Axis with Multi-Axis Sensors. TIP! Subscribe on LinkedIn 

INTERFACE YOUTUBE VIDEOS: We produce several new videos monthly highlighting unique applications, industry solutions, and products. Check out our latest videos.

We are committed to helping you find the best solution for your project and program. We are here to assist you with technical questions or product reviews. Don’t hesitate to contact our application engineers if you have questions or need additional information. 

Your Interface Team