Interface's Elasticity 101 details the importance of Hooke's Law of Physics. In a load cell, we want a material with a very predictable stiffness. If the material permanently deforms or creeps, the deformation value won't return to zero, and your measurements will be inaccurate. A load cell is essentially a mechanical transducer that converts mechanical force into elastic potential energy, which we then capture as data. Understanding how your sensor bends is the first step toward mastering precision force measurement. Learn more in Interface's ForceEDU 101 Series.

Thrust stands are testing rigs built to measure propulsion output and efficiency of aerospace industry launches of rockets, aircraft, drones, and UAVs. Using Interface high-capacity load cells, the goal is to map the thrust curve and verify engine specifications against design requirements. Unlike the distributed loads encountered in structural testing, a thrust rig handles a concentrated axial force.