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Equalizing Load Cells in Multi-Cell Systems
Interface details steps for multi-cell systems, such as those used in large-scale weighing and force measurement applications, to ensure each load cell carries an equal portion of the load is critical for accuracy and reliability. Uneven loads can lead to inaccurate data, damage, and potential failure of the load cells.

How Do You Know if Your Load Cell Needs Calibration Service or Repair?
Interface Calibration and Repair Services answers when a load cell might need repair. One sign is if the zero balance has shifted significantly since it was first installed. This could indicate that the load cell has been overloaded or damaged. Another sign is if the output varies significantly when the same load is applied. This could also indicate a mechanical issue.If you suspect that your load cell is damaged, you can perform a quick diagnostic check using an ohmmeter. This will help you determine if the bridge circuitry and zero balance are within specifications. If not, then the load cell should be sent to Interface for further evaluation and repair.

How Load Cells Can Go Bad
Load cells are electronic devices that measure the force applied to them. Interface products are made to last, in fact we have many load cells that are in-market and being used for high-accuracy testing that were manufactured decades ago. Why do they last? Quality of design, material construction, build process, calibration, and regular maintenance will prolong the life of a load cell. Like any electronic device, load cells can go bad for a few reasons. It is also important to know that load cells can be repaired. If you are concerned about whether your load cell is working properly, do a quick health check and request an evaluation from Interface.

Faces of Interface Featuring Sean Malone
In today’s Faces of Interface, we talked with Sean Malone who is responsible for calibrating and repairing our customer's force measurement…

Interface Calibration 101
Calibration of force and torque sensors is critical to receiving accurate data from measurement testing. Calibration is comparing the instrument…

Interface Promotes Key Leaders to Expand Services, New Markets and Innovations
Interface, the world's trusted leader in technology, design, and manufacturing of force measurement solutions, announced this month key leadership…

Faces of Interface Featuring Michael Cobb
Michael Cobb has always been a technologist and engineer at heart from his earliest memories. He was exposed to electronics technology at a young…

Introducing Interface Tiered Calibration Services Program
Interface is the preferred provider of calibration services, performing more than 100,000 in-house calibrations yearly for thousands of customers. Interface even calibrates load cells manufactured by others. Learn about our standard, gold and custom calibration services.

Present and Future Interface Calibration Product Family
Calibration of force measurement tools is integral to accuracy and success in product design and development. As a follow-up to our feature on…