Interface is a trusted measurement solutions partner in the energy industry. This applies to those researching, developing, equipping, and producing clean energy sources via solar, wind, water, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, and hydrogen fuel cells.
Clean energy prioritizes low emissions, generating power with minimal or no greenhouse gases. Unlike green energy, which focuses solely on renewable sources, clean energy encompasses both renewable and non-renewable options.
Interface’s load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and associated instrumentation are not just tools, but precision instruments that bring a new level of accuracy to the clean energy sector. These devices provide the precision and reliability necessary for accurately measuring and testing various components and systems, instilling confidence in the results.
We understand the complexities of this market and have developed products alongside our custom solutions department to meet the unique requirements of clean energy innovations and applications. Our sensors play a crucial role in the testing phases, ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of clean energy operations.
Clean Energy Applications Using Interface Sensor Technologies
- Electrolyzer and Fuel Cel Tie Rod Monitoring
- Convertor for Wave Energy
- Wind Turbine Bolt Monitoring
- Geothermal Well Drilling
- Solar Panel Strength Testing
- Wave Energy Generator
- Windmill Energy
- Wireless Monitoring Equipment
- Submersible and Hazardous Environments Sensors
By utilizing Interface measurement solutions, clean energy engineers and researchers can:
- Optimize system performance: Accurately measure forces, torques, and weight to improve efficiency and output.
- Enhance product development: Gather essential data for designing and refining clean energy technologies.
- Ensure quality and reliability: Conduct rigorous testing to verify product durability and performance.
- Accelerate research: Obtain precise measurements to support the development of new clean energy solutions.
Interface’s solutions offer the foundation for building a sustainable future. For example, in the burgeoning field of wind energy, Interface load cells are critical for measuring blade loads, tower base forces, and nacelle loads. This data is essential for optimizing turbine design, predicting maintenance needs, and ensuring structural integrity. Our torque transducers accurately measure the power output of wind turbines, allowing for performance optimization and energy yield maximization. Read our case study, Interface Supports Incredible Wind Energy Innovation.
Beyond wind energy, Interface solutions are also applied in solar panel testing, water management systems, geothermal drilling components, and hydrogen fuel cell development. Our commitment to precision and reliability makes us a trusted partner in building a sustainable future.
Our force measurement solutions and instrumentation are accurate and highly reliable for real-time testing and performance monitoring. The data our sensor technologies produce is a dependable tool for evaluating the effectiveness of clean energy application operations. We also offer Bluetooth and wireless solutions to optimize test and measurement projects and solutions in various environments, from subsea to high-temperature exposures.
Types of Test Machines Using Sensors for Reliable Assessments
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface supplies sensor technologies to UTM machine architects, engineers, machine builders, integrators, and testing labs. Test machines use Interface load cells, torque transducer and multi-axis sensors for all kinds of tests including fatigue, stress, destructive, cycle, material, tensile and more. Interface products are used in test machines across all industries, including automotive, energy, medical, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Measurement Solutions Advance Industrial IoT Success
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface provides high-accuracy measurement solutions for Industrial IoT. Our Wireless Telemetry System (WTS) components drive adoption and innovation in IIoT, from cobot design to smart pallet inventory controls. Load cells, torque transducers, instrumentation, and DAQ systems evaluate force, torque, and weighing data to optimize IIoT in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
Showcasing Load Pin Versatility and Adaptation
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface Load Pin measurement devices provide real-time force and weighing data for performance monitoring, equipment quality control, operational support, and product safety. These load pins are used in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, infrastructure and manufacturing industriy applications. Interface Load Pins are machined from high-tensile stainless steel and are suitable for all settings, including exposed environments such as seawater. They are used in heavy machinery in industrial factories and submersible energy generators in the ocean.
Silo and Tank Measurement Solutions
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface provides testing sensors, weighing devices, and force measurement solutions used for tanks, silos, vessels, and industrial storage containers in several industries, including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, natural resource management, and energy. Load cells are invaluable tools for silos and tanks, providing accurate and reliable force and weight measurements. The benefits of implementing precision measurement systems for testing and monitoring include improved accuracy, real-time data, reduced waste, enhanced safety, and cost savings.
Mining for Rare Earths and Minerals Using Load Cells and Torque Transducers
/in Uncategorized /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells and torque transducers are addressing challenges and empowering the mining sector as demand for rare earths and minerals rises. Driven by the demand for clean energy minerals like lithium and cobalt, these sensor technologies provide the real-time data needed to optimize operations, safeguard workers, and propel the industry toward a sustainable future.
The Importance of Load Cells in Oil and Gas
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells are used in many facets of oil and gas, including to ensure safe lifting, enhance equipment integrity, provide accurate measurements in field operations, and even assist with optimal storage tank management. Our energy solutions include load cells that are used on rigs, downhole projects, extraction tools, and field support systems. We offer products ideal for harsh environments, extreme temperatures, and even submersible projects. Learn about our dry cell technology and IPCD product for downhole operations.
Force Makes the Circular Economy Go Around
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells and instrumentation are used in different facilities and resource manufacturing processes within the circular economy. Our sensor technologies help to measure and monitor forces, loads, and weight within the tools, robotics, and machinery used to optimize resources. Our sensors are also commonly used to test new products for material strength, fatigue lifecycle, quality, and function.
Building a Clean Energy Future in Hydrogen with Force
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface is a supplier of force measurement solutions for clean energy providers and equipment makers. Brian Peters writes about the dynamics of applying force testing in hydrogen energy to the Winter Edition of Global Hydrogen Review. Learn how force measurement is used in research, production, storage and testing of hydrogen sources and equipment.
Year in Review of Top Interface Solutions and Applications
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface is at the forefront of innovative use cases and applications, providing quality devices worldwide to gather precision measurements. Interface unveils the top industry solutions, product use cases and applications that define force measurement in 2023.
Force Measurement Solutions for the Forestry Industry
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface products are ideal for the forestry industry, whether designing heavy-duty machinery using load cells to prevent overloading or protecting operators with sensor-based alarm systems and monitoring tools. Interface sensors are used in forestry heavy equipment, forest and timber management, logging, wood product manufacturing, pulp and paper manufacturing, and recycling forest products.