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High-Capacity Column Load Cell Technology
Interface high-capacity column load cells have a canister design and are used for industrial, aerospace, infrastructure, and ruggedized testing environments. To address specific high-capacity requirements, Interface provides specialized column architectures ranging from calibration standards to redundant-bridge industrial models. Capacities range from 100,000 to 1,000,000 pounds of force. It is the choice for the primary choice for extreme-scale engineering. The technical appeal of the canister design lies in its construction.

Thrust Stands in Aerospace Test and Measurement
Thrust stands are testing rigs built to measure propulsion output and efficiency of aerospace industry launches of rockets, aircraft, drones, and UAVs. Using Interface high-capacity load cells, the goal is to map the thrust curve and verify engine specifications against design requirements. Unlike the distributed loads encountered in structural testing, a thrust rig handles a concentrated axial force.

Additional Types of Testing Using Load Cells
Interface is renowned for its extensive product line of sensor technologies and testing solutions, catering to a diverse range of testing types…

Center of Gravity Case Study Highlights Testing for Stability and Safety
Interface load cells and instrumentation are used for center of gravity tests and force measurement projects as highlighted in a new case study. Accurate CoG testing ensures stability, safety, and performance in spacecraft design, advanced robotics and bridges. CoG is used in structural tests, weighing, lifting, infrastructure projects, industrial automation and surgical robot performance monitoring.

Interface Top Industry and Application Insights of 2024
Explore Interface's top industry solutions and applications using force measurement products. Discover medical, aerospace, automation, automotive, energy, and other industry test and measurement applications. Find inspiration and answers for your specific needs using Interface load cells, torque transducers, and instrumentation.

Partnering to Shape the Future of Space Exploration
Why do space companies and suppliers to the space industry choose Interface? It’s the precision and depth of Interface sensor products, including load cells that measure millions of pounds of force. Interface has a long history as a steward for test and measurement space-related ventures, including with NASA and other space exploration companies, innovators, and space start-ups. We’ve been instrumental in supporting projects of all sizes, from educational space vehicle projects to the development of the Space Launch System (SLS).

The Criticality of Thrust Measurement Testing in Aerospace
Interface is a force measurement solutions provider for many of the largest and most innovative aerospace and space systems organizations. Our measurement devices are utilized to test various aircraft and space vehicle components, including thrust testing for jet engines, gas turbines, and propulsion systems. Thrust measurement is critical when designing and developing aircraft and spacecraft. Thrust measurement ensures safety, reliability, and performance.

Interface Solutions for Structural Testing
Structural testing labs use Interface force measurment solutions to perform tensile, compression, bending, fatigue and hardness testing on materials, components, or assemblies. Structural tests are used for measuring tension of push and pull forces, design proofing, and lifecycle fatigue validation. Each of these tests plays a critical role in verifying the quality and safety of a product, component or materialss. Each of these tests relies upon high accuracy force measurement sensor technologies form Interface.

Interface Explores Commercial Launch Solutions
Interface force measurement devices are critical tools for commercial launch companies, helping ensure the safety and effectiveness of spacecraft and rockets during design, testing, and launch. Interface high-accuracy load cells, torque transducers, load pins and wireless instrumentation are utilized throughout various testing phases of aerospace vehicles, small and large. Commercial launch has a big part of our global economic growth for scientific research, environmental monitoring, communications, and national security. Interface products are used by commercial launch companies for a range of applications.