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Strain Testing 101

Interface tension and compression load cells are used for strain testing across multiple industries. Learn about strain testing, a very common in general test and measurement applications. Strain refers to the deformation or shape a material experiences due to applied stress. Load cells are used to measure how much a sample or material stretches, compresses, or shears and distorts in response to a force.

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Strain Gage Design Under Eccentric Load WRSGC Presentation

Interface Product Design Engineer Ashlesa Mohapatra presented a technical paper at WRSGC detailing why strain gage design can make all the difference in quality versus poor performance with load cells demonstrated by testing research with our LBSU product.

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Envisioning the Future of Force Measurement

Sensor markets are growing with expanding requirements for strain gages, load cells and other force measurement solutions. Read about trends and the future from Interface ForceLeaders Ted Larson and Keith Skidmore.

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Load Cell Stiffness 101

Load cell stiffness is a measure of how much a load cell will deflect or bend under a given load. Stiffness is an important specification of load cells, as it affects their accuracy and sensitivity. Interface answers in our 101 Series, what is load cell stiffness.

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2022 Test and Measurement Industry Trends

Interface product experts and engineers weigh in on trends for 2022 in test and measurement. Multi-axis sensors, OEM, custom strain gages, custom solutions and calibration services top the list in growing trends.

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The Five Critical Factors of Load Cell Quality

Interface controls quaility managing the entire load cell manufacturing process including design, strain gages, production and calibration. Top 5 quality factors are outlined here by Interface's Chief Engineer Ken Vining.

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Load Cell Basics Technical Q&A Part One

Interface Technical Q&A for Load Cell Basics Part One answers questions about strain gages, creep, temperature compensation, capacity testing, pressure, TEDS and more.

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Faces of Interface Featuring Jeff Boyd

Interface Regional Sales Director Jeff Boyd has a long history in the force measurement industry. He is an incredible technical and professional member of the Interface team.