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Force Measurement Solutions Support Innovation in Manufacturing

Manufacturers use Interface load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and instrumentation to improve products and processes, meet performance requirements, automate machines, protect workers, and test designs. Force measurement supports innovation in manufacturing. 

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Force Measurement Sensors are Essential to Modern Industrial Machinery

Interface force measurement sensors and instrumentation are essential components of modern industrial machinery. Interface load cells and multi-axis sensors provide critical measurement data for various machinery designs and functions. The accuracy of force, torque, and weight measurements guide industrial machinery's design and performance mechanisms. Load cells help ensure the safe, efficient, and productive operation of industrial machines.

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Center of Gravity Testing in Robotics Demands Precision Load Cells

Interface specializes in precision force measurement solutions. There are different methods for determining the CoG of a robotic system. One common method is to use strain gage load cells. Not all load cells are designed for precision measurement. Center of gravity testing demands strict measurement. For example, Interface compression load cells are often used in center of gravity testing for robotics because they are very accurate and can measure remarkably small forces.

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Rigging Engineers Choose Interface Measurement Solutions

Interface supports rigging engineers who use the data from our load cells, load pins, load shackles, and tension links to ensure that the loads are not overloaded and that the rigging systems are properly designed for each use case.

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Force Sensors Automate Safety Systems in Industrial Facilities

Interface force sensor technologies help modernize industrial facilities by providing valuable data to monitor and improve worker safety. Our load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors are used for overload protection, quality control systems, lockout and alarm systems, equipment monitoring, robot and cobot safety programs, maintenance alerts, and operator safety guides.

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Load Cell Test Stands 101

Interface provides high-accuracy load cells, instrumentation and DAQ systems, software and accessories designed for use in various types of test stands. Load cell test stands are important devices for manufacturers and testing engineers who need to measure the force or torque applied to a object, test specimen, or product. They are typically made up of a frame, one or more load cells, software, and data acquisition instrumentation.

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Force Measurement Testing Improves Products and Consumer Safety

Interface sensor technologies are used every day for product testing to ensure quality performance and consumer safety. Our load cells are used to test various consumer products’ weight, torsion, tension, compression, fatigue, impact, and materials. Interface specialists in force, torque and weight testing solutions work with product designers, testing labs, and manufacturers to improve their products using our precision measurement devices.

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Interface and Infrastructure Markets Form a Perfect Partnership

Interface force measurement solutions are used for infrastructure projects to measure and monitor bridges, dams, waterways, roads, tunnels, construction projects, cranes and lifts, energy structures, generators and heavy machinery.

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Interface Manufacturing and Production Solutions

Interface offers manufacturing and production solutions including load cells, instrumentation and weighing devices. Our products provide the quality and durability necessary within industrial environments, from feed rollers to robotic arms. We offer customized products and complete systems to fit unique and evolving needs as sensor technologies are used in advanced manufacturing devices and are integrated into production lines.