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Advancing Composites Using Force and Torque Measurement

Interface load cells provide the measurement accuracy and structural stiffness data needed to evaluate composite materials. The composites industry must balance lightweight design with strict performance and reliability standards. Accurate, repeatable measurements establish reliable material baselines, support process control, reduce unexpected failures, and help manufacturers produce composite structures that perform consistently under demanding conditions.
Strain Versus Stress

The Divergence in Force Measurement of Strain Versus Stress

Interface details stress testing versus strain testing using force measurement sensors to quantify material deformation and internal resistive forces. Distinguishing between stress and strain is critical for defining test parameters, selecting sensor capacities, and interpreting data from a material’s elastic and plastic regions.
High Fidelity 101

High-Fidelity 101

Interface 101 series details high-fidelity (Hi-Fi), a term referencing how accurately a measurement system reproduces the characteristics of a physical input. Load cell users may require a high-fidelity system where the digital output precisely reflects the mechanical force applied to the sensor. This integrity must be maintained throughout the entire signal chain, from the physical deformation of the strain gage to the final data output. Hi-Fi is very important in aerospace, additive manufacturing, and product efficiency such as lightweighting.
INTERFACE TECH TALK Adv Compression Only

Unidirectional Advantage of Compression-Only Load Cells

Interface compression-only load cells are utilized in test and measurement applications for enhanced performance, quality, and reliability in single-axis compression scenarios. The deformation of the strain gage provides measurement data. The design offers a more stable output and a higher resistance to off-axis loading, which can significantly reduce measurement uncertainty. Interface Tech Talk answers the unidirectional advantages of using compression-only load cells.
Types Of Testing Applications Part 1

Types of Testing Applications Using Load Cells

Interface details types of tests using load cells and force measurement solutions by different industries, including structural, tension, compression, torque, stress, strain, material and fatigue. Learn about how Interface's products support testing applications through examples from industry use cases in aerospace, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, automotive and more.
Overlapping Material Science 2025

Overlapping Material Science and Force Measurement

Force measurement is critical in material science. Using Interface load cells, researchers and engineers can accurately measure tensile strength, compressive strength, fatigue life, and other key properties. Material science supports innovation across a vast spectrum, from the lightweight composites revolutionizing space exploration to the 4D bioprinting-compatible materials driving advancements in healthcare.
LOAD CELL 501

Interface Load Cells 501 Materials and Process Control Testing Guide

Interface Load Cells 501 Guide is a technical resource for testing professionals and engineers. The reference explores advanced load cell applications, providing insights into material behavior under various loading conditions. The 501 Guide helps you make informed decisions about material suitability for various applications. Selecting the right load cell is vital. Understand the concept of fatigue-rated cells and the stringent design considerations behind them. Learn to differentiate between fatigue-rated and non-rated cells, ensuring you choose the most appropriate tool for the job.
Shear Versus Compaction

Comparing Shear Versus Compaction Force Measurement

Interface load cells are used in shear and compaction force measurement. Understanding the differences between shear and compaction is determinative, as it directly impacts applications, sensor choices, and output data for testing analysis. Learn about shear force versuse compaction, also known as compressive, measurement, applications and load cell types. This understanding aids in making informed test and measurement decisions in material science, mechanical engineering, and industrial automation.
INTERFACE 101 STRAIN TESTING

Strain Testing 101

Interface tension and compression load cells are used for strain testing across multiple industries. Learn about strain testing, a very common in general test and measurement applications. Strain refers to the deformation or shape a material experiences due to applied stress. Load cells are used to measure how much a sample or material stretches, compresses, or shears and distorts in response to a force.