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Fatigue Testing with Interface Load Cells

Fatigue testing requires accurate and reliable force measurement. Interface fatigue-rated load cells are designed to withstand the rigors of repeated loading, which makes them ideal for even the most demanding high cycle count fatigue testing applications. Interface uses 'fatigue-rated' as an exact specification that defines a special class of load cell design and construction.
Thrust Measurement

The Criticality of Thrust Measurement Testing in Aerospace

Interface is a force measurement solutions provider for many of the largest and most innovative aerospace and space systems organizations. Our measurement devices are utilized to test various aircraft and space vehicle components, including thrust testing for jet engines, gas turbines, and propulsion systems. Thrust measurement is critical when designing and developing aircraft and spacecraft. Thrust measurement ensures safety, reliability, and performance.
Daq Tips

Force Measurement Tips Related to Data Acquisition Systems

Interface continues to add to our line of data acquisition systems to use with our load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors. These systems are designed for comprehensive force and torque measurement data collection and analysis.  Choosing a data acquisition system compatible with your specific force measurement devices and application requirements is crucial. Consider sensor type, measurement range, accuracy, resolution, sampling rate, dimensions, and connectivity options.
BENDING BEAM

Bending Beam Load Cell Basics

Interface bending beam load cells are part of our Mini Load Cell product line. They are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, with different capacities and ranges. Some of our most popular bending beam load cells include the MB, MBI, MBP and MBS. The use of bending beam load cells expands across industries and applications, for weighing scales, medical devices, industrial process controls, robotic designs, packaging machinery and civil engineering projects.
Aviation

The Aviation Industry Soars Using Interface Solutions

Interface provides precision test and measurement solutions to the aviation industry. Interface load cells and transducers offer accurate and reliable measurements of forces, weights, and torques in testing aviation components and systems, including jacking systems, wind tunnels, aircraft lifting devices, simulators, landing gear, and engines, aircraft equipment and maintenance tools.
Battery Possibilities

Advancing Battery Possibilities with Measurement Solutions

Force measurement solutions play a crucial role in supporting advancements and innovation in battery technologies, The primary areas for battery developement utilizing Interface load cells and instrumentation are design, testing, and manufacturing. From structural integrity and safety to material testing and optimization, Interface measurement solutions are used for evolving batteries and their applications across many industries. 
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Are Load Cells Used in Vacuum Environments?

Interface provides load cells thare can be used in a vacuum environment. However, not all load cells are created equal or suited for this specialized use case. Vacuum testing labs are used by a variety of industries, including aerospace, medical, and defense. These labs are common for material process testing and used in R&D. Vacuum testing helps to identify potential problems with products and materials before they are used in a vacuum environment. Using quality load cells that are manufactured by force measurement experts in sensor technologies and experienced in working with vacuum testing labs and experts is an important consideration.
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Interface Supports Wind Tunnel Testing

Interface is a supplier of measurement solutions used for aircraft and wind tunnel testing. Wind tunnel systems are used to gather data across a variety of tests related to the aerodynamics of a vehicle’s design. Whether an object is stationary or mobile, wind tunnels provide insight into the effects of air as it moves over or around the test model. Beyond airplanes and flying vehicles, wind tunnels are also used for testing automobiles, bicycles, drones and rockets.
RIGGING ENGINEERS

Rigging Engineers Choose Interface Measurement Solutions

Interface supports rigging engineers who design, plan, and oversee the rigging of heavy loads by providing high accuracy measurement solutions. The use of load cells to measure the weight of heavy loads, such as cranes, ships, rockets, theater equipment and machinery is on the rise. Rigging engineers use the data from load cells, load pins, load shackles, and tension links to ensure that the loads are not overloaded and that the rigging systems are properly designed for each use case. This often requires pairing the high accuracy sensor with instrumentation, and for versatility wireless telemetry systems are useful for rigging engineers.