Interface overload protection load cells and torque transducers are designed to minimize the effects of off-axis loading. This requires load cells designed with measures to reduce sensitivity to forces applied in other directions, while maintaining high accuracy measurements.
Interface applications and load cell expert Keith Skidmore was the featured presenter at the latest ForceLeaders Forum hosted event, Load Cell Basics. In his comprehensive presentation, he highlights key subjects including fundamentals of load cell design, sensor specifications, use cases, troubleshooting and valuable performance related topics.
Every Interface LowProfile load cell is moment compensated to minimize sensitivity to extraneous loads. Moment compensated load cells are designed to counteract the external forces or moments by using a configuration of strain gages and electronics that can detect and compensate for these forces. The strain gages are arranged in a way that allows the load cell to measure the force applied to it in multiple directions, and the electronics can then use this information to calculate the impact of external forces and moments on the measurement.
Load cell stiffness is a measure of how much a load cell will deflect or bend under a given load. Stiffness is an important specification of load cells, as it affects their accuracy and sensitivity. Interface answers in our 101 Series, what is load cell stiffness.
