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Force Stress And Strain Measurement

Core Measurement Fundamentals of Force, Stress, and Strain

Understanding differences in measuring force, stress, and strain, and how Interface's load cells accurately measure changes in objects, will help you better prepare to maximize the potential of your force measurement solutions for critical applications.
Essential Load Cell Specs

Expert Tips for Essential Load Cell Specifications

Interface force measurement experts share top load cell specification tips for capacity range, accuracy, temperature, calibration, and system-level considerations. Choosing a load cell requires an understanding of how the sensor will perform within your specific system. Get the tips, watch the video, and find a helpful glossary of specifications terms.
57 Year Legacy

Celebrating 57 Years of an Enduring Legacy in Force Measurement

Since our founding in 1968, Interface has been synonymous with accuracy, reliability, and innovation, empowering industries across the globe with the critical data they need to build, test, and innovate. From those early days, Interface has been driven by a passion for precision, developing cutting-edge load cells, torque transducers, and instrumentation that continue to set the industry standard. June 14, 2025, is Interface's 57th anniversary.
Strain Gage Interconnection

Strain Gage Interconnection to Bridge Configurations for Load Cells

Interface strain gages are fundamental to load cell technology. In forming quarter, half, or full bridges, the interconnection of strain gages in a Wheatstone bridge is a critical design choice that impacts performance, cost, and application suitability. Interface details this technical topic to answer key questions about load cell design and strain gages.
INTERFACE 101 FATIGUE RATED LOAD CELLS

Fatigue-Rated Load Cells 101

Interface Fatigue-Rated Load Cells are specialized force sensors engineered to accurately measure loads over an extended operational life exceeding 100 million fully reversed, full-capacity loading cycles, crucial for durability and long-term performance testing. Their design emphasizes reduced stress levels, optimized geometries, and robust construction to prevent fatigue failure under repetitive loading.
INTERFACE 101 Wiring

Load Cell Wiring 101

Load cell performance depends significantly on the electrical system. Wire colors and pin assignments are essential when assembling your load cell using connectors, cables, and instrumentation. Interface provides a complete electrical wiring resource for sensor models, wire colors, pins and specifications. Wiring mishaps are a source of electrical connection errors, leading to inaccurate readings, equipment damage, or even safety hazards.
Mastering Fatigue Recording WATCH

Mastering Fatigue Testing With Force Measurement Webinar

Interface ForceLeaders event Mastering Fatigue Testing With Force Measurement is an advanced online technical event for engineers and testing professionals. Load cell and application experts discuss fatigue theory, fatigue failure, fatigue-rated load cells, uncertainty, material characterization, instrumentation, fatigue testing applications, and FAQs.
MOST POPULAR 2024 Content

Top Reads of 2024 for InterfaceIQ Force Measurement Articles

Discover the most popular Interface articles of 2024. What are engineers and testing professionals reading? Learn what's trending in technical load cell blogs, force measurement 101 posts, technical help resources, and popular emerging applications.
Intelligent Lifting

The Rise of Intelligent Measurement in Lifting Equipment

Interface provides integrated lifting measurement solutions including load cells, load pins, shackles, tension links and wireless instruments that are flexible and adaptable to diverse needs. Our sensor technologies and instrumentation provide robust, accurate measurements for testing and continuous performance monitoring across various industries, from construction and manufacturing to healthcare and aerospace.