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Tag Archive for: tension

How Measurement Solutions Dictate the Future of Energy Reserves and Grid Resilience

October 22, 2026
Interface measurement solutions for energy reserve management (ERM) support the technology, infrastructure, and mechanical systems that store, balance, dispatch, and secure secondary energy capacity in power grids, batteries, and energy systems. Interface load cells, torque transducers, ATEX sensors for hazardous locations, load pins, tension load links and shackles, and wireless telemetry products provide data to manage loads, monitor containment, and optimize storage dispatch.
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Advancing Composites Using Force and Torque Measurement

September 10, 2026
Interface load cells provide the measurement accuracy and structural stiffness data needed to evaluate composite materials. The composites industry must balance lightweight design with strict performance and reliability standards. Accurate, repeatable measurements establish reliable material baselines, support process control, reduce unexpected failures, and help manufacturers produce composite structures that perform consistently under demanding conditions.
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Load Washer Load Cells

Load Washer Load Cells Versatility and Applications

May 7, 2026
Interface Load Washer Load Cells miniature force measurement sensors with a hollow, thru-hole center. Standard applications in industries that include manufacturing, robotics, medical devices, energy, automation and test machines use load washers to measure tension, compression, and weight. Learn about the versatility of the load washer in a series of applications.
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Delivery 2.0

How Load Cells Are Supporting Delivery 2.0

December 18, 2025
Delivery 2.0 is automated and autonomous, using load cells to measure force, guiding food robots, assessing shifting weight in driverless delivery vehicles, and controlling grips and the release of drone-delivered packages. Interface provides mini load cells, load links, low-profile sensors, digital instrumentation, and other sensor technologies for the testing and monitoring of delivery vehicles of all types, by air, land, or sea.
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Tension Load Link Systems

Tension Load Link Systems and Applications

October 2, 2025
Interface tension link load cells are specialized force sensors designed to measure tensile or "pulling" forces. Tension load links are frequently used in demanding environments, including nearshore and offshore areas, which require certifications for hazardous locations. They're designed for lifting, weighing, mooring, towing, as well as tension testing and monitoring applications, and are used in marine, aerospace, manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries.
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INTERFACE TECH TALK Resistance Output Vs Rated Output

Resistance Output Versus Rated Output

July 22, 2025
Rated Output (RO) is the dynamic electrical signal that directly represents the applied mechanical force. Resistance Output is a static electrical characteristic of the load cell's internal circuitry. When you are performing force measurements, you are primarily interested in the Rated Output. This value, in conjunction with your excitation voltage, enables you to accurately convert the measured millivolt signal into engineering units of force in lbf or Newtons. Discover how load cells work at the ultimate force measurement resource hub, Interface ForceEDU.
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Gripping Applications Post

Load Cells are The Force Multiplier in Precision Gripping Applications

June 3, 2025
Interface load cells measure the applied force of grips used in robotics, industrial machines, medical devices, aerospace and drone applications, lifting, and research. Sensors must be selected based on capacity, size constraints, environmental conditions, and measurement requirements. Interface load cells measure the applied force of grips used in robotics, industrial machines, medical devices, aerospace and drone applications, lifting, and research. Sensors must be selected based on capacity, size constraints, environmental conditions, and measurement requirements. Learn about our gripping measurement products, including multi-axis sensors, miniature load cells, buttons, S-type load cells, low profiles, and wireless sensors.
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Proper Installation Of Lowprofiles

Proper Installation of LowProfile Load Cells Ensures Accurate Tension Measurements

April 22, 2025
Adhering to the specified mounting procedures for Interface LowProfile 1000, 1100, 1200 and 3200 Load Cells in tension applications, including ensuring a flat and rigid mounting surface and using the proper tightening methods, prevents inaccurate readings, sensor damage, and potentially unsafe operation.
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Types Of Testing Applications Part 1

Types of Testing Applications Using Load Cells

March 27, 2025
Interface details types of tests using load cells and force measurement solutions by different industries, including structural, tension, compression, torque, stress, strain, material and fatigue. Learn about how Interface's products support testing applications through examples from industry use cases in aerospace, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, automotive and more.
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