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CONTACT RESONANCE 101

Contact Resonance 101

Contact resonance can significantly damage measurement accuracy and even cause system failure. Interface 101 Series details how inherent mechanical clearances within the measurement system can turn harmless transient forces into potentially destructive oscillations. Contact resonance is a form of self-excited oscillation that occurs in mechanical systems involving mass, stiffness, and a clearance. Interface Load Cells 301 Characteristics and Applications Guide covers this important topic.
Sensors Hoisting

Sensors Provide Intelligence for Safe and Automated Hoisting

Integrating Interface load cells, load pins, tension load links, and load shackles into hoisting equipment provides real-time force and weight data. Measurement sensors provide accurate data for overload protection, WLL, load balancing, alarm systems, weighing, equipment monitoring, and testing. Smart hoisting and automation utilizing sensors increase safety, ensure compliance, and prevent catastrophic failure.
INTERFACE TECH TALK Adv Compression Only

Unidirectional Advantage of Compression-Only Load Cells

Interface compression-only load cells are utilized in test and measurement applications for enhanced performance, quality, and reliability in single-axis compression scenarios. The deformation of the strain gage provides measurement data. The design offers a more stable output and a higher resistance to off-axis loading, which can significantly reduce measurement uncertainty. Interface Tech Talk answers the unidirectional advantages of using compression-only load cells.
Moment Compensation 3

Moment Compensation Relevance for Aerospace, Robotics, and Structural Testing

Moment compensation is a fundamental engineering principle that ensures stability and accuracy by counteracting unwanted forces. Industries like aerospace, robotics, material and structural testing know precision is non-negotiable. At Interface, the moment compensation principle is a core part of our load cell design best practices, making our force measurement solutions a decisive component in some of the world's most demanding applications.
Types Of Testing Applications Part 1

Types of Testing Applications Using Load Cells

Interface details types of tests using load cells and force measurement solutions by different industries, including structural, tension, compression, torque, stress, strain, material and fatigue. Learn about how Interface's products support testing applications through examples from industry use cases in aerospace, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, automotive and more.
Mastering Fatigue Recording

Mastering Fatigue Testing with Force Measurement Webinar Recap

Interface recorded webinar, Mastering Fatigue Testing with Force Measurement, delves into the intricacies of fatigue testing, fatigue-rated sensors, engineering tips, best practices, and frequently asked questions. The event details fatigue principles, standard testing techniques, and sensor-related equipment for practical fatigue analysis using force measurement data. Interface force measurement experts answer critical questions and provide engineering tips for fatigue testing using load cells.
SELECT INDICATORS

Selecting the Right Indicator for Test and Measurement Applications

Interface offers a diverse range of indicators for precise load cell, torque, and weighing applications. Ensure accurate force measurement by reviewing our top 10 selection criteria and explore Interface's indicator instrumentation solutions.
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.
Prototyping Uses Force Measurement

Precision Prototyping Uses Force Measurement for Design Validation

Interface load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors equip engineers with essential data for design validation and optimization for precise prototyping. Whether for testing alone or integration, both scenarios for sensors measuring physical parameters like force, torque, and weight provide insights into the prototype's performance and behavior under various conditions. Industries use proof-of-concepts, production prototypes, and functional prototypes that require precise measurements to validate the final design.