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Types of Load Cells 101
Interface offers thousands of load cell models based on specific form factors, capacities, and measurement capabilities. The best place to learn about standard load cells is to understand the types most frequently used in force measurement, including pancake low profiles, s-types, bending beam, canister, rod end, multi-axis and others.

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.

Low Profile Load Cells versus Simple Single Column Load Cells
The Interface LowProfile Load Cell, a pancake design, is dramatically better than the simple single column cell in every respect. The low profile design outperforms the single column design. The overall proprietary Interface LowProfile design is more compact, with all the components bonded to the flexure structure, making it better able to withstand the 100 million-cycle fatigue life. Our standard 1200 “Blue” LowProfile Load Cell is the most popular load cell in the market and is used in testing labs and industry applications worldwide.

LowProfile Load Cells 101
In force measurement, load cells are defined by a set of specifications attributed to the configured shape and size of the flexure model.…

The Basics of Shear and Bending Beams
To best understand shear and bending beams, it's critical to understand the forces they handle. Shear force causes objects to slide from…