Sensors for industrial automation and equipment often perform specific tasks or processes that require custom solutions. With more than 50 years of experience in load cell design and other force measurement solutions, Interface works with manufacturing leaders to design the solutions that will meet solve their industrial automation challenges.
Since 1968, Interface has been the trusted world leader in force measurement solutions. From using miniature load cells to apply the exact force needed to press a design on a candy shell, to verifying accuracy of intricately machined parts using multi-axis sensors, we’ve provided sensors for industrial automation solutions to thousands of customers using in-stock or custom application-specific sensors. All Interface load cells use our proprietary alloy strain gages to produce the most accurate and reliable data possible, even in demanding industrial environments. From net weighing to stamp forcing on candy, we have the perfect solution for your automation system whether its a manufacturing facility, production site, or R&D lab. Our products work well in the bottle and package filling along with cranes, hoists, and stands.
Our products have been used in a manufacturer environment, for a robotic arm in a packaging plant. The customer wanted to measure the force and torque of the arm when it lifts items, and places them down again. They wanted to ensure the robotic arm was in working order to do the job efficiently and correctly. Interface created a custom solution using our 6A40 6-Axis Load Cell, which was installed at the wrist of the robotic arm. The 6A40 was able to measure all forces and torques (Fx, Fʏ, Fz, Mx, Mʏ, Mz). This load cell was connected to our BX8 8-Channel Data Acquisition System and Amplifier with BlueDAQ Software, where results were displayed, logged, and graphed.
Drones are also an upcoming tool of technology that is being used in many different applications. For drones being used in delivering packages, it is necessary to make sure everything is in working condition so packaged goods can be delivered safely and on time. We used our WMC Sealed Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cells to measure the weight capacity these drones can take. A small shift or uneven weight distribution is possible when in mid air, and the propeller motors of the drone must be able to compensate for it. The WMC’s are installed at the gear legs of the drone, and the drone’s processor. It was able to detect the uneven shifts in weight and communicated these results to the customer.
Interface torque transducers are used to measure torque for putting a cap on a bottle capping and for mixing viscosity. Reliable measurements that can be reported to the customers system quickly is our forte.
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Force Sensors Automate Safety Systems in Industrial Facilities
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface 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.
ForceLeaders Summit Houston 2025
/in Trade Show /by Jamie GlassInterface’s new ForceLeaders Summit in Houston, Texas, happens on April 17, 2025. Interface and T&M force measurement solution engineers and experts will share valuable tips and experiences using load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and advanced instrumentation. Whether you are a lab technician in the oil and gas industry, doing structural tests, or a product designer of robotics, we’ll have something for you. We’ll highlight sensor solutions for all industries. Register to join the technical conversation. Seating is limited.
Powering Up Precision Machine Building and Automation Webinar
/in Virtual Event /by Jamie GlassInterface’s new webinar explores the world of load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, wireless technologies, and instrumentation used in machine building and automation. Get engineering tips on the latest advancements in sensor technology, including miniaturization, wireless integration, and the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Join us to explore building smarter, more responsive machines.
Do You Call it a Thru-hole, Donut, or Load Washer?
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface Thru-Hole Load Cells and Torque Transducers have a center-hole design that makes them versatile, accurate, and compact measurement solutions. Sometimes referred to as donuts, washers, or through holes, they offer high-precision measurements, ensuring reliable data collection for quality control and performance monitoring tasks. Their compact size allows space-saving installation even in tight areas, making them ideal for applications with limited footprints, like robotic systems or custom machinery.
Why Choose a Single Point Impact Cell?
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface Single Point Impact Load Cells (SPI) are sensors that accurately measure the impact force or load exerted on a single point. The Interface SPI and MBI are two models for platform scale single point impact load cells used for materials testing, impact testing, product durability testing, and quality control processes. Learn about the design and use cases for SPI load cells.
Year in Review of Top Interface Solutions and Applications
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface is at the forefront of innovative use cases and applications, providing quality devices worldwide to gather precision measurements. Interface unveils the top industry solutions, product use cases and applications that define force measurement in 2023.
Conveyor Belts Use Load Cells to Keep Things Moving
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface force measurement solutions are used for conveyor belt design, testing, monitoring, and maintenance systems. Load cells can monitor the load distribution across belts on a production line, ensuring balanced operation, alignment, and preventing the overloading of individual components. Sensor-enabled conveyors are critical in construction, mining, manufacturing, logistics, maritime, and agriculture heavy equipment, systems, and machinery.
Examining Machine Builder Applications
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface sensor technologies are used in machines that weigh raw materials, test component designs, and build finished products. Machine builders use Interface load cells for tooling, assembly, press operations, automated guides, and cobot applications. Machine builders turn to Interface force measurement solutions that support Industry 4.0 innovations that enable efficiency and machine advancements.
Interface Sensors Optimize Food Canning and Production
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface provides force measurement sensors and systems for equipment, devices, and machines that produce and package consumable products across various use cases. From harvesting and sorting to processing and packing, force measurements improve quality control, efficiency, and safety in food production and packaging.
Force Measurement Sensors are Essential to Modern Industrial Machinery
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells and multi-axis sensors provide critical measurement data for various machinery designs and functions. Interface instrumentation products are available to amplify, condition, and display the signals from force measurement sensors. The accuracy of force, torque, and weight measurements guide industrial machinery’s design and performance mechanisms.