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Smart Cities

Interface Measurement Solutions Support Smart Cities

Interface load cell technologies are used in the design and development of smart cities. Force measurement data is valuable for assessing and improving the overall efficiency and sustainability of a city. Load cells are versatile and essential tools for a diverse range of smart city applications. They provide accurate and reliable measurements that can be used to improve safety, resource management, and sustainability. Interface load cells can be used to measure a variety of parameters in smart city development and management, from water resources to recycling. They are used in all types of building material and structural tests.
Why Product Design Houses

Why Product Design Houses Choose Interface

Interface collaborates with product design houses in identifying the right sensors and systems to use during different stages of the product design lifecycle. Whether it is for accurately measuring forces for impact and fatigue testing in prototyping, or identifying precise weights for packaging, Interfaced load cells and instrumentation are valuable tools for product design engineers. Interface products are chosen by design houses based on their range of capabilities, accuracy, versatility and quality.
INTERFACE TECH TALK Vacuum

Are Load Cells Used in Vacuum Environments?

Interface provides load cells thare can be used in a vacuum environment. However, not all load cells are created equal or suited for this specialized use case. Vacuum testing labs are used by a variety of industries, including aerospace, medical, and defense. These labs are common for material process testing and used in R&D. Vacuum testing helps to identify potential problems with products and materials before they are used in a vacuum environment. Using quality load cells that are manufactured by force measurement experts in sensor technologies and experienced in working with vacuum testing labs and experts is an important consideration.
INTERFACE 101 SERIES CALIBRATION CURVE

Calibration Curve 101

Interface Calibration Curve 101 defines why the calibration curve is essential for ensuring the accuracy of force measurements. The calibration curve allows for the determination of the load cell's sensitivity, linearity, and any potential adjustments or corrections needed to improve its accuracy. For traceability, serves as a reference to convert the load cell's output signal into meaningful and calibrated measurements when the load cell is used for force or weight measurement applications. Interface recommends all load cells be calibrated annually, at a minimum.
LOAD CELL SELECTION GUIDES

Introducing Interface Load Cell Selection Guides

Interface guides assist you in choosing the best products based on your exact test and measurement requirements. The Interface Load Cell Selection Guide and Interface Mini™ Load Cell Selection Guide offer a simple drop down menu for filtering the characteristics and model options of our extensive line of load cells. The guide offers a checklist for specific features for you to select based your application and the environment in which you are utilizing the devices for testing and monitoring. Every guide also includes references and support resources to help guide you in finding the right solution.
Load Cells Versus Piezoelectric

Load Cells Versus Piezoelectric Sensors

Load cells and piezoelectric sensors are used in all types of measurement applications. Interface load cells measure the amount of force or weight being applied to them. The amount of force is numerated by the capacity of the model design, such as 50lbf (pounds-force) or 5kN (kilonewton). Piezoelectric sensors work on the principle of piezoelectricity. They are made of materials that generate an electric charge in response to mechanical stress, such as pressure or vibration.
INTERFACE 101 SERIES TENSION LOAD CELLS

Tension Load Cells 101

Interface tension load cell are a type of force sensor used to measure tensile forces in materials, structures, or machines. They are used to measure the maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being pulled or stretched under the applied load. With our proprietary strain gages manufactured inside the load cell sensor, it measures the deformation and converts it into an electrical signal.
INTERFACE 101 SERIES LOAD CELL STIFFNESS

Load Cell Stiffness 101

The selection of a load cell with an appropriate stiffness is critical to ensuring optimal performance in each application and should be carefully considered in the design and implementation of any measurement system. Load cell stiffness can significantly alter the performance. Load cell stiffness refers to the ability of a load cell to resist deformation when a load is applied to it.
NEW PRODUCTS SPRING 2023

Interface New Product Releases Spring 2023

Interface continues to expand our product offerings of force measurement solutions. We have added new high-accuracy load cells, Bluetooth data loggers, indicators and load cell base kits. The following product summaries highlight the latest additions, along with product features for each model.  We also have a new torque couplings technical guide.