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Interface Introduces New Torque Coupling Guide
Interface's Torque Coupling Selection Guide is a valuable tool for determining the correct couplings for your specific torque transducer and application. A torque transducer coupling is designed to connect a torque transducer to a rotating shaft and facilitate torque measurement. This new guide is a tool that helps you select the criteria based on your transducer, range, speed, environment, size and mounting.

Understanding Cable Length and Temperature Effects
Interface has several standard cable options based on the type of measurement device, the instrumentation, the pinout, type of connector and length required for the testing use case. Consideration of the cable and connectivity are important when selecting any transducer. The length of a cable and temperature can affect accuracy. Learn tips and considerations related to cable options for load cells and torque transducers. You can find a range of all standard cable assembly and connector products in Interface Accessories.

Torque Transducers and Couplings are the Perfect Pairing
A torque transducer coupling is a specific coupling designed to facilitate the connection and torque measurement between a torque transducer and a rotating shaft, providing accurate and reliable torque data. Whenever you are selecting an Interface torque transducer, be sure to request or add the Interface couplings that are designed for that specific transducer model. It is especially important to review the couplings features that pairs with your specific transducer. They are designed to work together, and you risk any problems or potential transducer failure.

Shunt Calibration Resistors 101
Interface shunt calibration resistors, known as RCAL Resistors, are an accessory product. A shunt calibration resistor is a resistor that is connected in parallel with a measurement instrument to provide a known resistance value. The purpose of the shunt cal resistor is to calibrate the instrument to accurately measure the current passing through it. Shunt calibration resistors are often used with load cells to improve the accuracy and reliability of their measurements.

Basics on Load Cell Base Kits
Interface’s Load Cell Base Kits are a type of mounting plate guaranteed to provide optimum support for the flexure. Using the base, or a support surface with its equivalent flatness and stability, is required to ensure the exceptional performance. They are heat treated and high strength bases, available in all standard sizes of our low profile models.

Off-Axis Loading 101
Off-axis loading can affect the accuracy of load cell measurements, so it is important to take steps to protect against it. To minimize the effects of off-axis loading, load cells are often designed with measures to reduce sensitivity to forces applied in other directions. These may include mechanical features such as strain relief structures or specialized materials that are more resistant to off-axis loading. Additionally, load cells are often installed and used in ways that minimize the likelihood of off-axis loading, such as aligning the primary sensing axis with the direction of the applied force.

Mechanical Installation Load Cell Troubleshooting 101
The performance of a load cell force measurement system is dependent upon the reliability of the physical installation, correct interconnection…

How to Choose the Right Load Cell
Load cells are used to test and confirm the design of hardware, components, and fixtures used across industries and by consumers. From the structural…

Force Measurement Accessories 101
When purchasing a new piece of force measurement technology, it is equally important to consider how you will accessorize it to optimize its…