Strain Gage Load Cell Advantages
Interface, Inc.
The World Leader in Force Measurement Solutions since 1968. The most accurate load cells, torque sensors + strain gages.
One of the benefits of being in the force measurement manufacturing business for more than a half-century is that you get to make wide range of products for customers of all types, around the world. At the same time, there are also some things that have remained constant for those 55 years. One of those things is engineering and building high accuracy strain gage load cells.
Strain gage load cells are commonly used in industrial applications to measure force and weight. They offer many advantages, from accuracy to versatility.
Why choose strain gage load cells?
High accuracy: Strain gage load cells are known for their high accuracy and precision. They can measure weights and forces with an accuracy of up to 0.03% of the full scale.
High sensitivity: Strain gage load cells can be highly sensitive, meaning they can detect even small changes in weight or force. Load cell sensitivity refers to the relationship between the input force applied to a load cell and the output signal it generates. All load cells should detail their sensitivity levels in their classification standards. Discover more in Load Cell Sensitivity 101.
Range of measurement: Strain gage load cells can be designed to measure a wide range of weights and forces, from a few grams to several tons (even millions of pounds). The diversity of range, often referenced as the capacity range, is what is so appealing to strain gage load cells.
Durability: Strain gage load cells are typically made of durable materials, such as stainless steel or aluminum, and can withstand harsh industrial environments. Interface's load cells are renowned for the durability. Fact, we have load cells in use today that were made in the 70's and 80s.
Flexible Designs: Strain gage load cells are relatively small for most testing applications. Miniature load cells can be easily integrated into existing systems or equipment to make them active components. The range of capacities and sizes vary, from load button size to jumbo multi-million pound load cells used for measuring large forces for rocket structural testing.
Installation: Strain gage load cells are easy to install and require minimal maintenance outside of standard calibrations, making them a cost-effective solution for weight and force measurement.
Compatibility with data acquisitions systems and instrumentation: Strain gage load cells can be connected to DAQ systems and software, allowing for easy data analysis and processing. There a multiple instrumentation options to use with load cells, from basic indicators to wireless devices.
Overall, strain gage load cells offer high accuracy, sensitivity, durability, and ease of use, making them a popular choice for weight and force measurement in a wide range of industries. Read Strain Gage 101 to learn more.
Our founder, Richard F. Caris, first introduced the low profile load cell in 1969 and later trademarked as the first of its kind precision LowProfile? Load Cell by Interface. With this invention, Interface became with market leader of precision load cells early on. The low profile design, sometimes referred to as a pancake load cell, uses proprietary Interface strain gages. It is still our most popular load cell design.
Interface has more than 32,000 standard, engineered to order, and custom products in our catalog, we supply a lot of testing labs, engineers, product makers and innovators with precision test and measurement solutions.
As a matter of fact, our strain gage 1200 Standard Precision LowProfile? Load Cell, designed for eccentric load compensated tension and compression, remains our most popular product today. This pancake-style load cell is world-renowned for durability, accuracy, and performance and is a standard for most testing labs.
1200 Precision LowProfile Load Cell Standard Series Features:
- Proprietary Interface temperature compensated strain gages
- Performance to .04%
- High output – to 4 mV/V
- 0.0008%/°F (.0015%/°C) temperature effect on output
- Low deflection
- Shunt calibration
- Barometric compensation
The Interface Model 1200 series has many variants, including base options, connectors, bridge options and overload protection.
If you are interested in learning more about low profile load cells and strain gages, read LowProfile Load Cell 101.
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