Interface force measurement solutions are used in every facet of energy production from research and exploration, to monitoring equipment especially our oil and gas energy sensors. Load cells and torque transducers assist oil, gas, wind, coal, solar, and emerging energy companies to fuel the world. When our petroleum customers came to us requesting load cells that could withstand up to 30,000 psi and 500°F, we met the challenge with custom application-specific solutions.
Our moment and temperature compensated LowProfile™ load cells use proprietary alloy strain gages to provide the most accurate readings possible in the harshest environments, such as downhole drilling, wirelines, pipelines, and wind turbines. Interface tests every LowProfile™ load sensor for accuracy and temperature specifications, and moment compensates each unit to minimize sensitivity to extraneous loads. Using eight proprietary strain gages per sensor, our 4mV/V output which exceeds most other load cell performance specifications.
Our torque transducers have been used in instances for windmill energy. A customer wanted to improve their windmill by monitoring the torque being created by the windmills power ramps. Installing our T2 Ultra Precision Shaft Style Rotary Torque Transducer between the windmill propeller and the electric generator of the windmill, it resulted in accurate testing. Shaft Style Torque Transducer Couplings were also installed to ensure stability. This resulted in our customer being able to determine the optimal blade pitch for their windmill, thus being able to generate more energy.
With a variety of load cells, load buttons, force transducers, torque transducers and other Oil Gas Energy Sensors available, our applications engineers can help you design a measurement solution for your energy production needs.
The downhole environment poses many challenges for well-drillers, operators, tool-string designers, and other engineers in the oil and gas industry. Obtaining accurate force measurements poses some real challenges in certain use cases based on the sensor technologies used and while these types of solutions are available, they fall short in performance, reliability, or capability. For example, the oil and gas industry has used “wet” load cells to monitor forces on their downhole load strings. These downhole load strings are equipped with a variety of sensors, and they travel down thousands of feet during exploratory drilling operations. The problem with wet load cells is that they don’t hold up for extended use in wells that extend several thousand feet underground and where there are extreme pressures and temperatures in a caustic environment. To address this issue, Interface created a “dry” load cell that protects the sensitive parts with innovative design, reduces the number of sensors required in the customer’s downhole load string, and allows the load cell to last 10 years or more.
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What Is the Difference Between Fatigue and Impact Testing?
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface Tech Talk details why fatigue testing and impact testing are fundamentally different mechanical test methodologies that impose separate physical and electronic demands on measurement hardware. Learn about application differences, load cell and sensor selection, and instrumentation requirements for each type of test.
2027 International Sales Meeting
/in Uncategorized /by Tallin JohnsonInterface’s exclusive ForceLeaders Summit will take place on August 20, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Join us for an advanced technical workshop on test and measurement. Topics include new load cells, instrumentation, best practices, complete systems, testing tools, sensor use cases, and valuable tips. Our force measurement seminars bring together experts and engineers working on projects across industries, including robotics, rockets, aircraft, manufacturing, industrial automation, energy, medical devices, and general testing programs. Together, we will discuss load cells, torque transducers, calibration, systems, applications, advancements in digital and wireless technologies, and multi-axis sensors. Most importantly, we will answer your questions. These are fast-paced, technical, hands-on events. Registration is required; seating is limited.
The Mechanics of Suspended Loads in Heavy Rigging
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface products provide real-time measurements of cable tension and load weight to prevent dangerous overloads of rigging equipment. Rigging converts rotational, linear, or gravitational forces into controlled mechanical displacement. It relies on calculating vector forces, tension distribution, centers of gravity, and safe working load (SWL) limits to ensure that heavy components remain structurally stable and balanced throughout dynamic motion.
How Sensor Technologies Advance Oil and Gas Robotics and Automation
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface sensor technologies for oil and gas robotics test mobility, assess mechanical performance, and confirm the structural integrity of inspection tools. Robotics and automation in the oil and gas sector use load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors for infrastructure, production, maintenance, security, monitoring, and safety.
Impact Testing for Millisecond Assessments
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface impact testing force measurement solutions are used in material, component, and product tests, from sports equipment to autos and aircraft. High-velocity impact testing demands high-velocity sensors and low-latency instrumentation to capture millisecond-long force spikes without data gaps or signal clipping. Pairing the load cell and instrument is critical for a successful impact testing system.
Expanding Excavation and Extraction Use of Force Measurement
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassFrom open-pit mining to subterranean tunneling, the structural integrity of heavy excavation equipment depends on precise force measurement. Discover how Interface load pins, torque transducers, and ruggedized instrumentation allow engineers to monitor real-time stress, prevent fatigue, and optimize material throughput in extreme extraction environments
Lightweighting for Efficiency Demands Force Measurement
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface details the connection in lightweight design, material behavior, and high-fidelity load data. Precise force measurement using load cells and instrumentation is foundational to lightweighting, ensuring it is quantifiable and verifiable. Interface sensor technologies enable engineers and designers to successfully push performance boundaries while ensuring the safety and reliability of components, products, and systems.
Autonomous Navigation in High-Risk Environments Requires Accuracy in Sensing
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface sensor technologies, including multi-axis, torque, and load cells, enable autonomous platforms to navigate subsea, industrial, and aerospace environments with precision. High-risk environments require sensors designed for hazardous, submersible, and extreme temperature conditions to ensure autonomous platforms perform reliably using accurate measurements.
Why Do Torque Wrenches Use Transducers?
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface’s Tech Talk reviews torque wrenches, applications, and FAQs when combining wrenches with reaction torque transducers to validate the tightness of fasteners, bolts, screws, and other mechanical assembly tools used in aerospace, energy, automotive, and manufacturing. A torque wrench is only as reliable as the data supporting it. Combining a torque wrench with high-accuracy torque measurements from torque transducers and advanced instrumentation provides the validation necessary to protect machines, equipment, products, consumers, and workers.
Raw Signals to Intelligent Force Sensing
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells, multi-axis sensors, and data acquisition systems are providing data for integrating artificial intelligence into force measurement systems. This represents a significant leap forward in precision, responsiveness, and reliability for these data use cases. The rise in use of strain gage outputs for AI is on the rise. The quality of the sensor is critical for these applications, and this is why Interface products are valuable for advanced analytics.