Tag Archive for: failure

Bridge Completion Considerations
Interface's use of the Wheatstone bridge is considered world-class in load cell design and for its ability to produce accurate measurements. Selecting the right instrumentation and ensuring proper bridge completion are technical necessities for maintaining the integrity of your force measurement data. Our bridge completion solutions simplify selecting the right instrumentation device to pair with your sensor, making it easier than ever to achieve high-quality measurements.

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.

Comparing Shear Versus Compaction Force Measurement
Interface load cells are used in shear and compaction force measurement. Understanding the differences between shear and compaction is determinative, as it directly impacts applications, sensor choices, and output data for testing analysis. Learn about shear force versuse compaction, also known as compressive, measurement, applications and load cell types. This understanding aids in making informed test and measurement decisions in material science, mechanical engineering, and industrial automation.

How Does Tensile Testing Work?
Interface supplies load cells for tensile testing. Tensile testing is fundamental in test and measurement. Load cells are commonly used in tension testing to measure and record the force or load applied to a specimen during the test. Tensile testing is used by researchers, testing labs, and engineers across industries including infrastructure, medical, manufacturing, aerospace, consumer goods, automotive, energy, and construction to measure stress, strain, elacity, fatigue and failure.

How Load Cells Can Go Bad
Load cells are electronic devices that measure the force applied to them. Interface products are made to last, in fact we have many load cells that are in-market and being used for high-accuracy testing that were manufactured decades ago. Why do they last? Quality of design, material construction, build process, calibration, and regular maintenance will prolong the life of a load cell. Like any electronic device, load cells can go bad for a few reasons. It is also important to know that load cells can be repaired. If you are concerned about whether your load cell is working properly, do a quick health check and request an evaluation from Interface.