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INTERFACE TECH TALK Setpoints And Relays

How Do You Use Setpoints and Relays?

When designing systems for automation or maintenance monitoring, capturing high-accuracy force data with a load cell is only the first step.…
Assembly Blog

Assembly Excellence in Manufacturing

Measurement sensor data provides manufacturers with a real-time understanding of assembly processes such as job batching, mating, fastening, sorting, and weighing for quality control and efficiency management. Interface load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors used in manufacturing assembly processes ensure the correct force, weight, and pressure are applied at every step of advanced production lines, whether by human or robotic deployment.
Portable Instrumentation

The Convenience of Interface Portable Instrumentation Devices

Interface portable instrumentation devices allow measurements from load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors to be taken on-site, eliminating the need for a single testing location. Common use cases for portable devices are continuous monitoring applications. Additionally, portable instruments are user-friendly and require minimal setup, making them ideal for field applications or quick spot checks. Their compact size suits them for tight spaces or situations where benchtop instruments are impractical.
Feel The Force Hydrogen

Building a Clean Energy Future in Hydrogen with Force

Interface is a supplier of force measurement solutions for clean energy providers and equipment makers. Brian Peters writes about the dynamics of applying force testing in hydrogen energy to the Winter Edition of Global Hydrogen Review. Learn how force measurement is used in research, production, storage and testing of hydrogen sources and equipment.
Conveyors

Conveyor Belts Use Load Cells to Keep Things Moving

Interface force measurement solutions are used for conveyor belt design, testing, monitoring, and maintenance systems. Load cells can monitor the load distribution across belts on a production line, ensuring balanced operation, alignment, and preventing the overloading of individual components. Sensor-enabled conveyors are critical in construction, mining, manufacturing, logistics, maritime, and agriculture heavy equipment, systems, and machinery.
Spillways

Monitoring and Controlling Spillway Lift Gates

Interface load cells are used in spillway gates to measure the force or load acting on the gate. Measuring accuracy is essential for managing water flow in spillways, dams, and similar water management structures. Civil engineers and equipment manufacturers need immediate data to modernize vital infrastructure worldwide. Retrofitting spillways with advanced sensor technologies is essential to maintain gates, improve lift and closure, protect the environment, and safeguard people.
INTERFACE TECH TALK Io Link

What are IO-Link Load Cells

IO-Link can be used with load cells in industrial applications to enable enhanced monitoring, control, and diagnostics. Interface now offers customization of our most popular load cells with IO-Link capabilities. IO-Link is designed to connect and communicate between sensors, actuators, and other industrial devices with a higher-level control system. It operates over a standard three-wire connection, typically using unshielded industrial cables, and supports point-to-point communication.
MANUFACTURING 2

Interface Manufacturing and Production Solutions

Interface offers manufacturing and production standard off-the-shelf, engineered to order and complete OEM solutions including load cells, instrumentation and weighing devices. Our products provide the quality and durability necessary within industrial environments. In addition, we can customize the majority of our products to fit unique and evolving needs as sensor technologies like robotics and advanced manufacturing devices are integrated into production lines.
Electrical Engineers

Electrical Engineers Choose Interface Sensor Technologies

Interface is a top provider of force, torque and weighing measurement solutions to electrical engineers around the world. Sensors are a critical tool for electrical engineers in testing and optimizing the performance of electronic devices, systems, and processes. The type of sensor used, and the specific testing application will depend on the needs of the project or product.