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Torque Measurement Primer Review

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Interface Torque Measurement Primer is an expert guide that takes you step-by-step, from torque transducer basics through complex capacity calculations to fixture and mounting considerations. This technical reference offers considerable detail and diagrams regarding critical topics that impact the performance and accuracy of torque transducers. Learn about defining capacity requirements, performance factors, mechanical configurations, outputs, and resolution, plus tips for mounting and couplings.

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Load Cells Built for Stress Testing

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Interface load cells are designed and manufactured for stress testing. Stress testing with load cells is an integral part of research, design, and manufacturing processes for various products and components. It helps to ensure that material, equipment, and final products can withstand the stresses they will be subjected to in regular use.

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Bending Beam Load Cell Basics

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Interface bending beam load cells are part of our Mini Load Cell product line. They are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, with different capacities and ranges. Some of our most popular bending beam load cells include the MB, MBI, MBP and MBS. The use of bending beam load cells expands across industries and applications, for weighing scales, medical devices, industrial process controls, robotic designs, packaging machinery and civil engineering projects.

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Instrumentation Options in Test and Measurement

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Questions, terms and tips for selecting instrumentation to use with force and torque sensor technologies. Interface instrumentation for test and measurement projects.

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How Do Load Cells Work?

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Interface Tech Talk experts answer the question how do load cells work. A load cell’s basic function is to take applied force and convert it into an output signal that provides the user with a measurement. This process of converting a force into data is typically completed through a Wheatstone bridge that is comprised of strain gages. There is a bending beam under the load and when weight or force is applied, the change in bend (deflection) results in change in output. 

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The Anatomy of a Load Cell

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Take a look inside the famous Interface blue load cell to see how all the components come together in the world's best load cells. Anatomy of load cells.

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Rod End Load Cells 101

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Rod end load cells are designed to measure the tension and compression forces applied to a rod or similar structure. This type of load cell consists of a rod with a threaded connector. The load cell's strain gage measures the deformation caused by the applied force. Interface Rod End Load Cells, including our REC and WMC models, utilize proprietary temperature compensated strain gages for high-accuracy measurement. Rod End Load Cells 101 shares the benefits, common applications and available products for this style of load cell.

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Excitation Voltage 101

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An excitation voltage is needed to power the load cell and ensure the output signal is accurate. Load cell excitation is necessary to ensure the accuracy and reliability of load cell measurements. Interface provides electrical performance data on all specifications represented as VDC MAX, when applicable.  The data for excitation voltage is listed under the electrical section of a transducer model’s specification datasheet, along with other factors, including rated output, bridge resistance, and zero balance. Learn more in our 101 Series that answers the most frequently requested questions about load cells and force measurement.

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Strain Gages 101

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Matching the correct strain gage and a load cell to the customer’s needs is critical to accuracy. Interface makes their own strain gages to produce the most accurate and reliable precision force measurement solutions.