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.
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.
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.
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 Wireless Telemetry System (WTS) has been applied to monitor the water levels of dams. Multiple WMC Stainless Sealed Load Cells were e anchored around the dam, connecting to multiple WTS-AM-1E Wireless Acquisition Modules. The forces of the water are measured, transmitted, and displayed to both the WTS-BS-1-HS Handheld Display for Single Transmitters and the WTS-BS-4 USB Industrial Base Station, which is connected to a PC or laptop. This solution allows for monitoring if any high flooding occurs for the dam in its control center.
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.
Aerial Lift Overload Control 
Bridge Construction Wind Monitoring Bridge Seismic Force Monitoring Solution Concrete Compression Testing 
Concrete Dam Flood Monitoring Dam Spillway Gate
Foundation Drilling Rig
Gantry Crane Weighing
Hydraulic Jacking System Testing
Hydropower Turbine Generator Monitoring
Power Line Tension Testing Reach Stacker Road Bridge Lift Monitoring Soil Compression Testing Tunnel Boring Machine Wood Compression Testing
How Load Cells Are Transforming the Construction Industry
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface force measurement solutions are used for all types of construction applications from bridge and high-rise building projects, to foundation load tests and structural monitoring. Our load cells and instrumentation are used in crane and heavy lifting operations, material testing and equipment calibration.
Interface Solutions for Heavy Equipment
/in Blog, Infrastructure /by Jamie GlassInterface force measurement solutions play a crucial role in the design, testing, and use of heavy equipment and vehicles including excavators, bulldozers, loaders, cranes, lifts, mixers, pavers, and compactors. Many considerations in designing heavy machinery are mandated by force limitations and equipment performance testing. Measurement for testing and monitoring come from our high-accuracy load cells, load pins, tension links, load shackles and other weight, force and torque measurement products.
Rigging Engineers Choose Interface Measurement Solutions
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface supports rigging engineers who design, plan, and oversee the rigging of heavy loads by providing high accuracy measurement solutions. The use of load cells to measure the weight of heavy loads, such as cranes, ships, rockets, theater equipment and machinery is on the rise. Rigging engineers use the data from load cells, load pins, load shackles, and tension links to ensure that the loads are not overloaded and that the rigging systems are properly designed for each use case. This often requires pairing the high accuracy sensor with instrumentation, and for versatility wireless telemetry systems are useful for rigging engineers.
Interface Powers Smart Transportation Solutions
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassSmart transportation uses Interface transducers to measure force, torque, or weight. Our load cells, torque transducers, scales, load pins, tension links, and multi-axis sensors provide vital force, torque and weight measurement data in the design, development, testing and performance monitoring of various smart transportation systems and components. Our products are used in smart transportation for cargo weighing, railway monitoring, EV structural tests, automotive components, and transportation infrastructure projects.
Modernizing Infrastructure with Interface Sensor Technologies
/in Blog, Infrastructure /by Jamie GlassForce measurement solutions are a critical component of modern infrastructure, helping to ensure safety, optimize performance, and improve efficiency. Interface load cells, torque transducers, load pins, tension links and other wireless solutions are used in projects all over the world that are modernizing our global infrastructure in a variety of ways.
Detailing Pillow Block Load Bearing Load Cells
/in Blog, Industrial Automation, Test and Measurement /by Jamie GlassInterface offers specialized load cells designed to measure and monitor weight and other forces on pillow block bearings, aptly known as Interface Pillow Block Load Bearing Load Cells. The force measurement is performed for this load cell between two supports. This type of bearing is often utilized for industrial rolls for textiles, paper, and materials, as well as on conveyor belts in manufacturing facilities. There are other common use cases in a variety of industries, including use for transportation train tracks, medical device designs, sports equipment and automotive equipment.
Innovative Interface Load Pin Applications
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load pins are commonly used in lifting and cranes to measure forces applied during use. Did you know they are also used in applications for tractors, airplane landing gear, aerospace structures, loading docks and monitoring bridges? Learn more about load pin applications and how they might be the right solution for your next project.
Ruggedized Test and Measurement Solutions Webinar
/in Virtual Event /by Jamie GlassInterface force measurement engineers and solution experts host an online discussion focused on products used to withstand one or more conditions related to temperature, cycling, moisture, environmental stresses. Learn about Interface’s stainless steel load cells, environmentally sealed options, submersible test and measurement products, enclosures, wireless capabilities, load pins, intrinsically safe products. We detail solutions used for all types of applications used in industries that include medical device, aerospace and defense, industrial automation, infrastructure, maritime and general test & measurement. We discuss sensors models, capabilities, features and FAQs. We dive into use cases, tips, measurement know-how and OEM products.
Exploring Interface Capabilities and Differentiators
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface is the largest producer of load cells defined by a particularly important core differentiator. The Interface difference is precision. How do we maintain this standard of excellence? Interface is directed by our foundational 4-pillars for success: quality, service, accuracy, […]
Why Civil Engineers Prefer Interface Products
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInfrastructure is one of the most vital industries that utilize Interface force measurement solutions. Our products are chosen for the design, engineering and construction of public works projects including roads, energy structures, bridges, dams, airports, sewage systems, and pipelines. Civil […]