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Force Measurement Solutions Support Innovation in Manufacturing
Manufacturers use Interface load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and instrumentation to improve products and processes, meet performance requirements, automate machines, protect workers, and test designs. Force measurement supports innovation in manufacturing.

Top 10 Trends in Test and Measurement
Interface is privy to the evolving landscape of test and measurement based on product demands and applications. Trends show an increased need for mini load cells, customization, environmental solutions, material testing, multi-axis sensors, DAQ, wireless, and measurement data software. Learn more about the 2023 trends test and measurement based on incoming inquiries to our application engineers.

Fatigue Testing with Interface Load Cells
Fatigue testing requires accurate and reliable force measurement. Interface fatigue-rated load cells are designed to withstand the rigors of repeated loading, which makes them ideal for even the most demanding high cycle count fatigue testing applications. Interface uses 'fatigue-rated' as an exact specification that defines a special class of load cell design and construction.

Excitation Voltage 101
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.

Universal Load Cells 101
Interface Universal Load Cells offer the ability to measure both tension and compression forces. They are versitile force measurement solutions used for all types of applications that need to measure force, weight and shear. Interface’s Model 1200 and 1201 Series IO-Link Universal Load Cells are pancake style load cells that are IO-Link compatible with an open standard serial communication protocol that allows for the bi-directional exchange of data from sensors and devices.

Interface Load Cells Propel New Torsional Force Measurements for Wind Energy Project
Interface energy case study reveals how Interface load cells were used by the PTB in Germany to develop, test and calibrate the world's largest machine that measures torsional forces related to wind turbines. Learn about the products and the remarkable project led to new measurement capabilties for alternative energy production.

Understanding Cable Length and Temperature Effects
Interface has several standard cable options based on the type of measurement device, the instrumentation, the pinout, type of connector and length required for the testing use case. Consideration of the cable and connectivity are important when selecting any transducer. The length of a cable and temperature can affect accuracy. Learn tips and considerations related to cable options for load cells and torque transducers. You can find a range of all standard cable assembly and connector products in Interface Accessories.

What are IO-Link Load Cells
IO-Link can be used with load cells in industrial applications to enable enhanced monitoring, control, and diagnostics. Interface now offers customization of our most popular load cells with IO-Link capabilities. IO-Link is designed to connect and communicate between sensors, actuators, and other industrial devices with a higher-level control system. It operates over a standard three-wire connection, typically using unshielded industrial cables, and supports point-to-point communication.

Interface New Product Releases Summer 2023
Interface new product releases of Summer 2023 include digital instrumentation, wireless load cells, couplings for torque transducers, multi-axis sensor instruments and options for IO-Link and 3-Wire Amplifiers. Celebrating 55 years, Interface offers more than 35,000 products for test and measurement.