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Find the top Interface force measurement resources including product selection guides, technical support, application notes, training videos, and and new additions to our online help. Enhance your force measurement knowledge and find sensor solutions to your challenges.

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Force Measurement is Shaping Additive Manufacturing

May 21, 2024

Interface force measurement solutions provide valuable data and insights throughout the additive manufacturing workflow. This data is vital to driving innovation in material development and part design, automating processes for efficiency, and ensuring consistent, high-quality production. Interface load cells and multi-axis sensor technologies are used for various research, testing, prototyping, and production applications in additive manufacturing.

Partnering to Shape the Future of Space Exploration

May 16, 2024

Why do space companies and suppliers to the space industry choose Interface? It’s the precision and depth of Interface sensor products, including load cells that measure millions of pounds of force. Interface has a long history as a steward for test and measurement space-related ventures, including with NASA and other space exploration companies, innovators, and space start-ups. We’ve been instrumental in supporting projects of all sizes, from educational space vehicle projects to the development of the Space Launch System (SLS).

How Do You Know if Your Load Cell Needs Calibration Service or Repair?

May 14, 2024

Interface Calibration and Repair Services answers when a load cell might need repair. One sign is if the zero balance has shifted significantly since it was first installed. This could indicate that the load cell has been overloaded or damaged. Another sign is if the output varies significantly when the same load is applied. This could also indicate a mechanical issue.If you suspect that your load cell is damaged, you can perform a quick diagnostic check using an ohmmeter. This will help you determine if the bridge circuitry and zero balance are within specifications. If not, then the load cell should be sent to Interface for further evaluation and repair.

Measurement Sensors Optimize Underground Tunneling and Boring

May 9, 2024

Interface sensor technologies are critical to tunnel boring operations. Interface load cells can be strategically embedded within tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and accurately measure the forces exerted during excavation. Torque transducers can measure reaction or rotational forces on equipment components to ensure tools and machines operate properly. Using measurement sensors, machines can monitor parameters like torque, thrust, force, and weight to provide real-time feedback to operators.

Interface New Products Release Spring 2024

May 8, 2024

Interface Spring 2024 New Products expand the industry force measurement solutions provider's extensive product catalog of more than 35,000 products. Find the details of some of the latest standard load cell, torque transducer, instrumentation, wireless and ATEX products now available for order. Interface offers a unique capability to engineer most of sensor products to meet specific capacity and feature requirements. Our engineered-to-order, custom solutions, OEM offerings, and complete system packages can help you get the exact product for your specific project.

High Accuracy Load Cell Solutions for Trustworthy Scales

May 7, 2024

Interface supplies precision load cells for advanced scale applications. Accuracy is the primary advantage of using Interface load cells over traditional mechanical scales. The strain gage technology used in these sensors ensures a precise measurement of weight, making them a reliable choice for precision scale applications. Engineers use load cell-based weighing systems to advance the precision and quality of scale measurement. Interface load cells are integrated into scale equipment for continuous weight monitoring and play crucial roles in automation, batching, check weighing, process control, and sample testing.

Creep 101

April 30, 2024

Interface defines creep, an important accuracy specification for load cells, in the essential 101 Series. When a force is applied to a solid material within its elastic limit, the resulting deflection will subtly increase over time if the force is held constant. This phenomenon, known as creep, is not permanent but recoverable. It's important to note that the signal from a load cell exhibits this creep, making it a key consideration in all load cell applications.

Recap of Precision Machine Building and Automation Webinar

April 26, 2024

Interface’s webinar, Powering Up Precision Machine Building and Automation explores the essential role of sensor technology in today's industrial landscape. Learn about load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors and instrumenation used testing machines, robotics, IIoT and automation. The recorded event captures key trends, tips, and applications valuable to machine builders, engineers, testing labs, and manufacturers.

The Importance of Load Cells in Oil and Gas

April 25, 2024

Interface load cells are used in many facets of oil and gas, including to ensure safe lifting, enhance equipment integrity, provide accurate measurements in field operations, and even assist with optimal storage tank management. Our energy solutions include load cells that are used on rigs, downhole projects, extraction tools, and field support systems. We offer products ideal for harsh environments, extreme temperatures, and even submersible projects. Learn about our dry cell technology and IPCD product for downhole operations.

The Marvels of Interface Mini Load Cells

April 23, 2024

Interface Mini Load Cells are engineered for use in applications that require a light touch, are lightweight, or require less space. The Interface miniature sensor line offers not just small in physical size load cells and torque transducers, they also have a range to test minimal forces with extremely high accuracy. They are making a big impact in industrial automation, aerospace, automotive and medical device OEM products.

Interface Case Study Highlights Testing Labs Requirements for Certainty

April 18, 2024

Interface case study, Ensuring Certainty in Testing Labs with Precision Force Measurement, highlights application examples and details testing lab challenges and Interface solutions. Interface offers a robust line of high-accuracy load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and instrumentation. We are a leading supplier to calibration and testing labs globally. With more than 35,000 products in our line, there are many options for testing labs to choose from for fatigue, stress, material, and other tests.

Force Sensors Automate Safety Systems in Industrial Facilities

April 16, 2024

Interface force sensor technologies help modernize industrial facilities by providing valuable data to monitor and improve worker safety. Our load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors are used for overload protection, quality control systems, lockout and alarm systems, equipment monitoring, robot and cobot safety programs, maintenance alerts, and operator safety guides.

Interface Load Cells 301 Characteristics and Applications Guide

April 11, 2024

The Interface Load Cells 301 Guide is a technical resource for test engineers and measurement device users. It provides comprehensive insights into load cell characteristics, performance, and optimization tips. The essential tool offers technical explanations, visualizations, and scientific details to ensure you understand and maximize the functionality of load cells in diverse applications. Topics include load cell stiffness, on-axis and off-axis loading, natural frequency, calibration loads, extraneous loading effects, and more.

Load Cell Set Up Basics

April 9, 2024

Interface offers resources to help install new and used load cells for testing projects. Review the steps that optimize sensors for basic test applications, including visual inspection, specification and documentation reviews, load cell fundamentals, instrumentation considerations, and more. Learn where to find valuable resources and instrumentations.

Force Makes the Circular Economy Go Around

April 4, 2024

Interface load cells and instrumentation are used in different facilities and resource manufacturing processes within the circular economy. Our sensor technologies help to measure and monitor forces, loads, and weight within the tools, robotics, and machinery used to optimize resources. Our sensors are also commonly used to test new products for material strength, fatigue lifecycle, quality, and function.

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Force Measurement is Shaping Additive Manufacturing

Partnering to Shape the Future of Space Exploration

How Do You Know if Your Load Cell Needs Calibration Service or Repair?

Measurement Sensors Optimize Underground Tunneling and Boring

Interface New Products Release Spring 2024

High Accuracy Load Cell Solutions for Trustworthy Scales

Creep 101

Recap of Precision Machine Building and Automation Webinar

The Importance of Load Cells in Oil and Gas

The Marvels of Interface Mini Load Cells

Interface Case Study Highlights Testing Labs Requirements for Certainty

Force Sensors Automate Safety Systems in Industrial Facilities

Interface Load Cells 301 Characteristics and Applications Guide

Load Cell Set Up Basics

Force Makes the Circular Economy Go Around

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