Interface bending beam load cells are versatile and cost-effective sensors for weighing and force measurement applications. Bending beam load cells can be embedded directly into a product or used in a test lab for analysis and evaluation. Get Interface's Bending Beam Cheat Sheet to learn key terms and specification information to help in the selection process. Interface bending beams are compact in size and reliable, leading to innovative, data-driven solutions across various industries, from medical to industrial automation.

Interface strain gage load cells are the most reliable and accurate sensor for measuring force, as it's specifically designed to capture the total mechanical load. In contrast, a pressure sensor is designed to measure force distributed over a known area. While it is possible to design a load cell to measure pressure like Interface's IPCD, load cells are commonly used because they are specifically engineered and calibrated to measure total force accurately. Attempting to measure force with a standard pressure sensor is problematic because its output depends on both the force and the area over which it's applied. If the force distribution changes, the sensor's reading will change even if the total force remains constant. This makes a pressure sensor an unreliable tool for measuring the total force applied by a solid object.

Interface's Ultra Low Capacity Load Cell, the ULC, is designed to measure forces as minute as 0.1 N to 5 N. Part of Interface's Mini Load Cell series, the ULC is engineered for applications demanding unparalleled accuracy in measuring extremely light forces such as robotics, medical devices, consumer products, and electronics.