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Calibration Curve 101

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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.

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Tension Load Cells 101

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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.

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Load Cell Stiffness 101

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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.

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Load Cell 101 and What You Need to Know

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A load cell by definition is a sensor that measures and converts force into an electrical signal. Here are some basics about load cells and how they are used across various industries. This is Load Cell 101 from the inventors of the low profile load cell, Interface.

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Load Cell Set Up Basics

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Interface offers resources to help install new and used load cells for testing projects. Review the steps that optimize sensors for basic test applications, including visual inspection, specification and documentation reviews, load cell fundamentals, instrumentation considerations, and more. Learn where to find valuable resources and instrumentations.

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Load Cell Test Protocols and Calibrations

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Load cells are conditioned in either tension or compression mode and then calibrated. For test protocols and calibration define the testing mode first. More tips from the Interface Load Cell Field Guide

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A Visit to The Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab

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Interface Chief Engineer and VP of Product Management tour The University of Arizona Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab. Caris is Interface's founder. Interface load cells are used at the Mirror Lab.

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LowProfile Load Cells 101

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The first low profile load cell from Interface was introduced in 1969. The LowProfile is a standard in the force measurement industry. The LowProfile design resembles two shear beam cells end-to-end, exhibiting the stability of a doubled-ended shear beam and augmented by the fact that the circular design is equivalent to four double-ended cells. Thus, it provides stability in eight directions at the center point.

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I’ve Got a Load Cell – Now What? Episodes 3 and 4

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Learn about Interface load cell documentation, calibration certificates and load cell output in I've Got a Load Cell - Now What? video series. Webinar covers load cell basics for test and measurement.