Interface load cells, load pins, instrumentation, multi-axis sensors, and torque transducers are top choices for those engaged in infrastructure projects and testing. Sensors are commonly used in measuring the related hardware used for industry products and structures.
construction, structure monitoring, load bearing, heavy equipment and other civil infrastructure applications
Infrastructure Overview
Smart Cities
Construction
Green Public Transportation
Circular Economy
Waste Management
Water Management
Infrastructure Overview
Infrastructure Overview
Interface load cells, load pins, instrumentation, multi-axis sensors, and torque transducers are top choices for those engaged in infrastructure projects and testing. Sensors commonly measure the hardware used for industry products and structures.
Interface has supplied measurement solutions for the types of infrastructure projects that include transportation systems, communication structures, water and electrical facilities, and numerous inventions used to build, support, and maintain them.
expert engineers
Our Interface expert engineers can help you design customizable force measurement solutions for all types of applications. Our engineers have designed products used for civil infrastructures such as structural monitoring, vibrational monitoring, load-bearing testing, tunnels, bridges, and road construction. The range of projects are broad, so we are highlighting a few below that highlight our capabilities when accuracy, quality, and reliability matter in design, testing, construction, and assessing current and limitations for safety requirements.
monitor seismic activity
Interface WTSLP Load Pin and our Wireless Telemetry Systems were used together to monitor the seismic activity for a bridge. The WTS-AM-1E Acquisition Module transmitted measurements to the WTS-BS-4 Industrial USB Base Station, which connected to the customer’s computer to monitor the seismic activity of the bridge during and after earthquakes.
rail cars in-motion
There was also an opportunity to collect data on moving rail cars when they entered a train station. A customer wanted to create their in-house setup using our products. Interface’s load cell Model 2450 was used and connected with the BSC4D-USB Multi-Channel Bridge to run diagnostic tests. Connected to the customer’s computer or laptop, this module was able to run a multiple number of diagnostic tests using our BlueDAQ Software.
Our custom solutions team will work alongside you to create the most effective and efficient solution based on your infrastructure project, hardware or product, and testing needs.
Smart cities employ intelligent urban planning to create green spaces, promote environmentally friendly transportation options, and ensure resilience against environmental challenges. Many of the technologies used to plan, build and maintain these cities starts with machines, tools and resources that require accurate, quality measurement devices.
Sustainability stands as a fundamental pillar of smart cities. Our force measurement solutions are used in testing and producing renewable energy, harvesting food and providing mobility solutions to reduce carbon footprints.
Interface Sensors and Technology for Urban Transformation
Governments and companies worldwide recognize the importance of modernizing infrastructure, making substantial investments in this endeavor. Interface load cells, torque transducers, load pins, and tension links, are crucial components that contribute to safety, performance optimization, and efficiency enhancement. These wireless solutions find applications in various infrastructure projects globally, revolutionizing our interconnected world.
How Are Interface Sensor Technologies used in Smart City Applications?
Energy: Sensor technologies are utilized in energy applications to monitor and optimize energy consumption, detect faults or inefficiencies, and enable real-time energy management systems.
Mobility: Sensors play a crucial role in mobility applications by providing data for traffic monitoring, vehicle detection, and dynamic routing systems to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce congestion.
Smart farming: Sensors are used in smart farming to monitor soil conditions, moisture levels, temperature, and other environmental factors, enabling precise irrigation, fertilization, and resource management for optimal crop growth.
Robotics: Sensor technologies are integral to robotics, providing feedback for navigation, object detection, and manipulation, enabling robots to interact with the environment and perform tasks autonomously and safely.
Smart transportation and traffic monitoring: Sensors are employed in smart transportation systems to monitor traffic flow, collect data on vehicle speed and occupancy, and detect incidents or congestion, facilitating effective traffic management and improving commuter experiences.
Smart waste: Sensors are utilized in smart waste management systems to monitor waste levels in bins, optimize waste collection routes, and enable efficient waste sorting and recycling processes.
Buildings: Sensors play a vital role in building automation, enabling the monitoring and control of lighting, temperature, occupancy, and security systems for energy efficiency, comfort, and safety.
Environmental: Sensors are used in environmental applications to measure air quality, water quality, noise levels, and other parameters, providing valuable data for environmental monitoring, pollution control, and sustainable urban development.
Satellites: Sensor technologies deployed on satellites enable various applications such as remote sensing, weather monitoring, and global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation, communication, and gathering Earth observation data.
IoT: Sensor technologies form the foundation of the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling the connection and communication between devices, objects, and systems, facilitating data collection, analysis, and automation for smart city applications.
Safety: Sensors are crucial for safety applications, including fire detection, gas leak monitoring, and emergency response systems, enabling early detection of hazards and ensuring the well-being of citizens.
Structural testing: Sensors are used in structural testing to measure parameters such as strain, vibration, and deformation, providing insights into the structural health, integrity, and performance of buildings and infrastructure.
Monitoring machinery: Sensors are employed to monitor the condition, performance, and maintenance needs of machinery and equipment, enabling predictive maintenance and minimizing downtime.
Material testing: Sensors play a role in material testing applications by measuring properties such as stress, strain, and fatigue, ensuring the quality and reliability of materials used in construction and infrastructure projects.
Geotechnical engineering: Sensors are utilized in geotechnical engineering to monitor soil stability, ground movement, and groundwater levels, providing valuable data for slope stability analysis, foundation design, and land use planning.
Connectivity plays a pivotal role in the realm of smart cities and through sensor-enabled smart infrastructure solutions, real-time monitoring and control become possible. The results are efficiency improvements in traffic management, enhanced energy consumption, and optimized waste management systems. Interface offers a range of products that are utilized for building, managing and maintaining smart cities, from load cells to digital instruments.
Sensor technologies also play a significant role in developing smart infrastructure, including city design, buildings, grids, highways, and transportation systems. Companies, suppliers, and civil engineers in the infrastructure sector rely on Interface sensors to support their projects.
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Construction
Construction
Interface sensor technologies and solutions find extensive usage in the global construction sector for monitoring and controlling the loads encountered during the construction projects. From bridges and dams to high-rise buildings and tunnels, measurement devices and instrumentation are utilized by civil engineers, heavy equipment manufacturers, material engineers, and test labs to accurately measure and test weight, force, and torque across a variety of use cases.
The massive global construction industry, estimated to be nearly $13T in spending, is broad and diverse in use of measurement solutions. From single building tools to heavy machines used to move concrete slabs, measurement is fundamental in construction design and use for projects, tools and heavy equipment.
Interface products for test and measurement in this diverse industry are used in:
Residential Construction
Commercial Construction
Infrastructure Construction
Industrial Construction
Civil Engineering Projects and Construction
Mining and Tunneling
Environmental Remediation
Specialty Projects
Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
Transportation and Vehicle OEMs
Cranes and Lifting Equipment
Interface load cells offer precise measurements of applied forces, furnishing essential data regarding the structural response under various load circumstances. This data plays a critical role in evaluating structural integrity, detecting potential vulnerabilities, and optimizing design to guarantee the safety and dependability of infrastructure.
Products we commonly supply to construction industry participants include:
Load Cells
Miniature Load Cells
Torque Transducers
Scales
Multi-Axis Sensors
Load Pins, Load Shackles and Tension Links
Instrumentation
Digital, Wireless and Bluetooth Solutions
Custom Solutions
Load cells also are commonly used in construction equipment including cranes, hoists, and lifts. By incorporating Interface’s load cells into these machines, construction operators can reliably ascertain the loads being lifted or moved, ensuring compliance with secure operational thresholds.
By providing real-time load data, Interface’s load cells enable engineers and construction industry players to make informed decisions regarding the structural design, material selection, and load capacity of different machines and equipment. Torque transducers assist in evaluating and monitoring static and rotary movements of objects like motors and tools. Instrumentation is used to gather the data from measurements, which can influence design and be used as embedded technologies to give real-time feedback in use, just as in cranes and lifts.
Safety is of the utmost importance in the construction sector. Severe failures in equipment can be dangerous to machine operators, and protection and safety for users can be used through the use of force sensor technologies with Interface’s precision load cells, torque transducers,load pins, tension links and load shackles.
Applications of Force Measurement Products Used in the Construction Industry:
Bridge Construction: Load cells are employed in bridge construction to monitor the loads experienced by different components such as piers, beams, and cables. They help ensure that the bridge can handle the anticipated weight and forces and provide valuable data for load testing and structural analysis. Bridges also use sensors to provide ongoing monitoring of environmental changes, as noted in our case study Monitoring Seismic Force of a Suspension Bridge.
High-Rise Building Construction: For structural support, load cells are used during the construction of tall buildings to measure the loads exerted on structural elements like columns, slabs, and foundation systems. They assist in evaluating the structural integrity, optimizing design, and determining load distribution for safe and stable construction.
Crane and Heavy Lifting Operations: Sensors, including load cells, are frequently integrated into cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment to accurately measure the loads being lifted. This enables operators to ensure that the weight being lifted is within safe operating limits, preventing overloading and potential accidents.
Foundation Load Testing: Utilized in foundation load testing, load cells help to assess the bearing capacity and settlement behavior of foundations. They help determine the maximum loads that can be supported by the foundation, ensuring its stability and preventing settlement-related issues.
Structural Monitoring: Structural and civil engineers use load cells for ongoing monitoring of loads in structures such as tunnels, dams, and retaining walls. They provide continuous data on the loads acting on these structures, helping engineers assess their performance, detect any excessive stress or deformations, and ensure their long-term safety.
Material Testing: The materials used in construction range from steel to wood, even fabricated materials like rubber and foam. Load cells are employed in material testing laboratories to measure the strength and mechanical properties of construction materials such as concrete, steel, and timber. They play a critical role in conducting compression, tension, and bending tests, providing accurate load measurements for material performance evaluation.
Construction Equipment Calibration: As with all critical sensors, load cells are needed to calibrate and verify the accuracy of construction equipment, including weighing scales, hydraulic systems, and lifting devices. This ensures that the equipment operates correctly and delivers precise load measurements during construction activities. Utilizing Interface calibration grade load cells and systems is highly recommended for this type of use.
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Green Public Transportation
Green Public Transportation
Interface Advances the Future of Green Public Transportation
Smart cities are the future of urban spaces, promoting sustainability and environmentally clean transportation. Producing renewable energy and implementing it in the public mobility sector can reduce our carbon footprint in the long run. The most common types of public transportation include buses, trains, metros, and ferries. Other less common types of public transit include trams, light rail, monorails, and cable cars.
Interface’s force sensors enable transportation systems to optimize energy efficiency, reduce wear and tear on critical components, and provide passengers with smoother, more comfortable rides by continually assessing the dynamic forces at play. Our advanced sensors, integrated seamlessly into various vehicle components, enable precise monitoring and adjustment of forces applied during acceleration, braking, and cornering.
Green public transportation continues to grow in various ways as technology advances. Cities are investing in electric buses and trams to reduce emissions compared to traditional buses. Hybrid vehicles and public bike and scooter-sharing programs in urban areas are growing. When it comes to creating green public transportation, integrating Interface’s force measurement products produces a safer, more efficient, and cleaner future for public transportation systems worldwide.
Our load cells are used to weigh buses and trains at stops and stations to ensure that the vehicles are not overloaded and track ridership trends. Measurement data can also be used to identify vehicles that need maintenance or repairs. Force measurement solutions provide valuable data in testing the strength of bridges and tunnels used by public vehicles. Monitoring the condition of railway tracks is vital to maintain operations and for the safety of the public. Load cells can identify areas of the track that are worn or damaged.
Interface Sensor Technologies Drive Public Transportation Modernization
Interface products are used in the research, design, and engineering of innovative public transportation solutions, including:
Electric Buses and Trams
Charging Station Sensors
Weigh Sensors for Public Transit Efficiency
Hybrid and Hydrogen Public Vehicles
Bike and Scooter Sharing
Subway and Light Rail Systems Expansion
Circular Economy
Circular Economy
In recent years, the world has thought of different ways to reduce resource consumption by addressing environmental challenges. The circular economy is a model in which resources are recycled from waste into products. These resources are redesigned, reused, and remanufactured. This economic model aims to minimize waste, continuing to create a sustainable environment.
Within the circular economy, Interface’s force sensor products are used in different facilities and resource manufacturing processes. Our load cells and instrumentation are used to measure and monitor forces, loads, and weight within the tools and machinery used to optimize resources.
Circular Economy applications using Interface Force Sensors:
Waste Sorting and Recycling: Load cells are employed in waste sorting facilities and recycling centers to measure and monitor the weight of materials. This data helps optimize sorting processes, ensuring that recyclable materials are separated efficiently from non-recyclable waste. By accurately measuring the weight of recyclables, load cells assist in the recycling process, promoting resource recovery.
Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs): Load cells are utilized in MRFs to track the flow of materials through the recycling process. They measure the weight of materials at different stages, such as when materials are dumped onto conveyor belts or when they are compacted into bales for transport. This information is crucial for monitoring recycling rates and improving the overall efficiency of recycling operations.
Product Lifecycle Analysis: Load cells can track the weight of products and materials at various stages. This data is valuable for conducting product lifecycle assessments (LCA) to understand the environmental impact of products and identify opportunities for reusing or recycling components, thereby reducing waste and conserving resources.
Resource Optimization in Manufacturing: In manufacturing processes, load cells are used to ensure precise material usage and to control the number of raw materials used in production. This minimizes waste, helps maintain product quality, and reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing.
Waste-to-Energy and Biogas Production: Load cells are used in waste-to-energy facilities and biogas plants to measure the weight of waste materials and organic feedstocks. This data assists in optimizing energy production while diverting waste from landfills.
Food Waste Reduction: Load cells are employed in commercial kitchens, restaurants, and production facilities to measure food waste. This information can be used to track and reduce food waste, promoting more sustainable food management practices.
Closed-Loop Supply Chains: In closed-loop supply chains, where products are designed for reuse or remanufacturing, load cells can play a role in measuring the condition and wear of components, helping determine when maintenance, refurbishment, or remanufacturing is necessary, extending the product’s life.
Interface’s load cells assist in precisely measuring forces and loads during product disassembly, refurbishment, and remanufacturing. Integrating force sensors into ways to help reduce resource consumption helps create and promote a more sustainable environment.
Waste Management
Waste Management
Waste management is a complex industry, valued at more than $1.3T and growing, that deals with waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling.This industry must measure processes, machinery performance, and materials. Waste management heavily relies on Interface precision technologies for testing and measurement applications.
There are multiple steps to managing different types of waste, including municipal, industrial, and hazardous. Interface sensors provide precision measurement data on loads of waste collected to expedite processing and disposal.
Waste management utilizes Interface sensors to provide routine data in real-time that provides accurate performance information for equipment, from garbage transport vehicles to waste and storage containers. Interface provides a broad line of solutions to the waste management industry, including:
Load Cells
Torque Transducers
Load Shackles
Tension Links
Multi-Axis Sensors
Instrumentation
Wireless Solutions
OEM and Custom Devices
Interface products enhance the performance of sorting systems, waste trucks, compactors, and waste bins. These ruggedized and high-performance sensors help weigh and monitor the waste, which benefits increased productivity, minimizing fuel costs, improving maintenance, and driving down operational costs.
Waste Management Applications Using Interface Measurement Solutions
Waste Load Monitoring
Compactors and Balers
Weighbridge Systems
Waste Weighing and Scales
Recycling Facilities
Automated Sorting Facilities
Landfill Equipment
Waste Transfer Stations
Conveyor Systems
Cranes and Heavy Lifting
Waste Trucks and Transportation Vehicles
Sensor-Based Waste Load Monitoring
Maintaining the proper use, production, and sanitation tasks related to storage, treatment, reuse, recycling, and disposal requires precise measurement. Interface provides quality sensor devices for accurate and reliable output that they can depend on for these practices.
Sensors improve safety, operations, and equipment performance across the waste management functions, from hazardous waste disposal to recycling treatments.
Water Management
Water Management
Interface measurement solutions are versatile and reliable tools that can measure various forces, weights, and pressures across different types of infrastructure. In a world where water consumption is rising, and freshwater availability is increasingly limited, efficient water management is essential to maintaining long-term sustainability.
Force measurement is crucial in various aspects of water management, providing valuable insights and enabling efficient control over water systems. Load cells, torque transducers, wireless instrumentation, load pins, and multi-axis sensors are essential in water management applications, helping engineers ensure that various aquatic systems are safe and efficient.
Whether in irrigation systems for tracking water weight in distribution pipes or at water monitoring stations for measuring water levels in critical infrastructure, Interface’s sensor technologies and instrumentation are indispensable measurement devices for obtaining accurate data that informs decision-making and enhances the overall efficiency of water management processes.
Water Management Applications Using Interface Products:
Water Infrastructure and Automation
Flood Control and Dam Management
Water Treatment Plant Systems
Leak Detection and Prevention
Reservoir Release and Spillway Monitoring
Pump and Valve Optimization
Dam Structural Design and Monitoring
Pipe and Pipeline Flow Monitoring
Hydropower Generation and Flow Monitoring
Irrigation System Flow and Efficiency
Environmental Monitoring and Restoration
Research and Development
Waterways Public Safety and Risk Management
Hydroelectric Power Plant Systems
Interface load cells ensure reliability and safety in water management. In addition to environmental planning, public protection is key to successful water management. Real-time force data can trigger flood warnings and inform decisions about dam operations during high-water events. They can detect leaks or weaknesses early on, preventing costly damages and water losses by placing force sensors at strategic points that can detect even small leaks, leading to faster repairs and cost savings.
From measuring the forces of flowing water on turbine blades in hydroelectric power plants to evaluating the health of spillways, Interface’s force sensors provide highly accurate and reliable data that enhances the overall efficiency of different water management processes.
Interface’s force sensors and instrumentation are critical for measuring loads and providing real-time data to support structures within water management applications, such as spillway and reservoir monitoring. Real-time force data can trigger flood warnings and inform decisions about dam operations during high-water events.
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.
Interface supplies force measurement devices for environmental testing to confirm the reliability and longevity of products, components, and structures across diverse industries. It’s where designs are subjected to the rigors of real-world conditions, ensuring they can withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, vibrations, and a host of other environmental stressors.
Force measurement is critical in material science. Using Interface load cells, researchers and engineers can accurately measure tensile strength, compressive strength, fatigue life, and other key properties. Material science supports innovation across a vast spectrum, from the lightweight composites revolutionizing space exploration to the 4D bioprinting-compatible materials driving advancements in healthcare.
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Explore Interface’s top industry solutions and applications using force measurement products. Discover medical, aerospace, automation, automotive, energy, and other industry test and measurement applications. Find inspiration and answers for your specific needs using Interface load cells, torque transducers, and instrumentation.
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Interface load cells, load pins, instrumentation, multi-axis sensors, and torque transducers are top choices for those engaged in highway, roadway, and bridge infrastructure projects and testing. Sensors commonly measure the hardware used for transportation infrastructure products and structures. Driven by increasing industrial automation, rising demand for precision measurement, and stringent safety regulations, force, torque, and weighing solutions are necessary for ensuring safety, optimizing performance, and managing costs throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.
Interface offers a range of force measurement products indispensable in water management. Interface’s force measurement solutions provide force, torque, and weight data for managing aquatic systems’ safety, efficiency, and sustainability. From monitoring water levels to optimizing pump performance and preventing leaks, these solutions provide the data and insights needed to make informed decisions and keep our water resources flowing smoothly.
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Interface load cells, torque transducers and multi-axis sensors help prevent heavy machinery overloading, equipment failure, and accidents by providing real-time data on forces, loads, and structural integrity. Accurate measurements enable optimization of machine performance, fuel consumption, and material usage. Continuous monitoring of forces and loads allows for early detection of potential issues, minimizing downtime and repair costs in manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, agriculture, energy, natural resources and other industries.
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Interface provides high-accuracy measurement solutions for Industrial IoT. Our Wireless Telemetry System (WTS) components drive adoption and innovation in IIoT, from cobot design to smart pallet inventory controls. Load cells, torque transducers, instrumentation, and DAQ systems evaluate force, torque, and weighing data to optimize IIoT in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
Interface measurement solutions provide critical force, torque, and weight data for construction machinery. Interface load cells, torque transducers, load pins, tension load links, and load shackles, contribute to the efficient functioning of these heavy-duty mechanical pieces of equipment. Interface products are used for construction machinery safety protocols, heavy equipment testing, overload monitoring, machine maintenance, and accurate regulatory and compliance data.
Interface provides testing sensors, weighing devices, and force measurement solutions used for tanks, silos, vessels, and industrial storage containers in several industries, including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, natural resource management, and energy. Load cells are invaluable tools for silos and tanks, providing accurate and reliable force and weight measurements. The benefits of implementing precision measurement systems for testing and monitoring include improved accuracy, real-time data, reduced waste, enhanced safety, and cost savings.
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Types of Testing Applications Using Load Cells
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface 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.
Force Measurement Expands Environmental Testing Capabilities
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface supplies force measurement devices for environmental testing to confirm the reliability and longevity of products, components, and structures across diverse industries. It’s where designs are subjected to the rigors of real-world conditions, ensuring they can withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, vibrations, and a host of other environmental stressors.
Overlapping Material Science and Force Measurement
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassForce measurement is critical in material science. Using Interface load cells, researchers and engineers can accurately measure tensile strength, compressive strength, fatigue life, and other key properties. Material science supports innovation across a vast spectrum, from the lightweight composites revolutionizing space exploration to the 4D bioprinting-compatible materials driving advancements in healthcare.
Interface Top Industry and Application Insights of 2024
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassExplore Interface’s top industry solutions and applications using force measurement products. Discover medical, aerospace, automation, automotive, energy, and other industry test and measurement applications. Find inspiration and answers for your specific needs using Interface load cells, torque transducers, and instrumentation.
How Sensor Technologies Help Build Better Highways, Bridges, and Roadways
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells, load pins, instrumentation, multi-axis sensors, and torque transducers are top choices for those engaged in highway, roadway, and bridge infrastructure projects and testing. Sensors commonly measure the hardware used for transportation infrastructure products and structures. Driven by increasing industrial automation, rising demand for precision measurement, and stringent safety regulations, force, torque, and weighing solutions are necessary for ensuring safety, optimizing performance, and managing costs throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.
Advanced Force Measurement Solutions for Water Infrastructure
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface offers a range of force measurement products indispensable in water management. Interface’s force measurement solutions provide force, torque, and weight data for managing aquatic systems’ safety, efficiency, and sustainability. From monitoring water levels to optimizing pump performance and preventing leaks, these solutions provide the data and insights needed to make informed decisions and keep our water resources flowing smoothly.
Force Sensors in Heavy Machinery Boost Safety and Performance
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells, torque transducers and multi-axis sensors help prevent heavy machinery overloading, equipment failure, and accidents by providing real-time data on forces, loads, and structural integrity. Accurate measurements enable optimization of machine performance, fuel consumption, and material usage. Continuous monitoring of forces and loads allows for early detection of potential issues, minimizing downtime and repair costs in manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, agriculture, energy, natural resources and other industries.
Measurement Solutions Advance Industrial IoT Success
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface provides high-accuracy measurement solutions for Industrial IoT. Our Wireless Telemetry System (WTS) components drive adoption and innovation in IIoT, from cobot design to smart pallet inventory controls. Load cells, torque transducers, instrumentation, and DAQ systems evaluate force, torque, and weighing data to optimize IIoT in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
Interface Sensors Steer Construction Machinery Performance
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface measurement solutions provide critical force, torque, and weight data for construction machinery. Interface load cells, torque transducers, load pins, tension load links, and load shackles, contribute to the efficient functioning of these heavy-duty mechanical pieces of equipment. Interface products are used for construction machinery safety protocols, heavy equipment testing, overload monitoring, machine maintenance, and accurate regulatory and compliance data.
Silo and Tank Measurement Solutions
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface provides testing sensors, weighing devices, and force measurement solutions used for tanks, silos, vessels, and industrial storage containers in several industries, including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, natural resource management, and energy. Load cells are invaluable tools for silos and tanks, providing accurate and reliable force and weight measurements. The benefits of implementing precision measurement systems for testing and monitoring include improved accuracy, real-time data, reduced waste, enhanced safety, and cost savings.