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Natural Frequency 101

Natural Frequency 101

Interface Natural Frequency 101 defines the inherent rate at which a sensor oscillates when allowed to vibrate freely. Learn how natural frequency and deflection affect dynamic force measurement, how to avoid resonance, and engineering tips for optimizing load cell accuracy. Natural frequency serves as the definitive boundary for the bandwidth of a force measurement system and for structural integrity. Accurate data acquisition from load cells relies on maintaining a clear separation between the application's operational frequency and the resonant frequency of the physical test loop.
INTERFACE TECH TALK Setpoints And Relays

How Do You Use Setpoints and Relays?

When designing systems for automation or maintenance monitoring, capturing high-accuracy force data with a load cell is only the first step.…
INTERFACE TECH TALK Adv Compression Only

Unidirectional Advantage of Compression-Only Load Cells

Interface compression-only load cells are utilized in test and measurement applications for enhanced performance, quality, and reliability in single-axis compression scenarios. The deformation of the strain gage provides measurement data. The design offers a more stable output and a higher resistance to off-axis loading, which can significantly reduce measurement uncertainty. Interface Tech Talk answers the unidirectional advantages of using compression-only load cells.
INTERFACE TECH TALK Limit Switch

Why Use a Limit Switch in Force Measurement?

Limit switches can prevent equipment damage and enhance accuracy in force measurement. Interface TechTalk defines a limit switch and how these safety devices protect load cells, prevent overloads, and improve control in testing. Discover use cases for limit switches, including in aerospace testing, cranes, industrial automation and lifting heavy objects.
INTERFACE TECH TALK FATIGUE FAILURE

Understanding the Anatomy of Fatigue Failure

Interface fatigue-rated load cells are designed to meet the demands of fatigue testing. As load cells are structural devices stressed during their normal use, they are commonly given ultimate overload ratings to characterize the magnitude of static load they will withstand without failing structurally. Learn more about fatigue theory from Interface force measurement experts.