Interface new products spring 2023

Interface is constantly expanding its product range of force measurement solutions. We have added new high precision load cells, Bluetooth data loggers, indicators and load cell kits. The following product overviews highlight the latest additions along with the product features of each model. We also have a new technical guide for torque couplings.

In our Interface New Product Releases Winter 2023 In the update we introduced our Pillow Block Load Bearing Load Cells (PBLC). We are pleased to announce that our PBLC series is now available in multi-axis options. Contact our application engineers to learn more about Pillow Block Load Bearing Load Cells 2-axis options.

If you have any questions about our new products, capacities, capabilities or applications, please contact our application engineers.

SSLP UNIVERSAL LOW PROFILE STAINLESS STEEL LOAD CELL

Interface's SSLP Stainless Steel Low Profile Universal Load Cell is a low-profile, pancake-style load cell. The internal construction is a diaphragm construction, providing a cost-effective solution with high natural frequency, low deflection and excellent resistance to lateral and torsional forces. An optional mounting base is available and is required for tensile testing. It offers high stability and a low overall height. The SSLP can be delivered calibrated as a complete system with associated instrumentation. Opinion: SSLP low profile stainless steel universal load cell

Key SSLP features and benefits:

Load capacities from 2,5 to 5000 kN (562 to 1.124K lbf)
Low profile with stainless steel construction
Environmentally friendly sealed to IP67
Hose and pipe screw connection at the cable outlet
High thermal stability
Base options including custom base and custom top plate
Load handling equipment optional
TED options
ATEX and submersible versions available
Internally reinforced and multiple bridge options

BX6-BT PORTABLE 6 CHANNEL HIGH SPEED BLUETOOTH DATA LOGGER

The BX6-BT Portable 6-Channel High Speed Bluetooth® Data Logger digital data acquisition system from Interface is a multi-channel measurement amplifier that offers a variety of functions in a practical, compact housing. The first channel of the BX6-BT is designed for full bridge strain gauges, channels two to six are individually configurable as voltage input (single-ended) or strain gauge bridge input, including half and quarter bridge configurations. Opinion: BX6-BT Portable 6 Channel High Speed Bluetooth Data Logger

Key features and benefits of the BX6-BT:

Simultaneous zero adjustment of all channels can be triggered via a digital input (tare)
Measurable temperature in the device and the battery voltage
Protected against vibration by fully encapsulated housing
Configuration and acquisition of measurement data with BlueDAQ in “BT Classic” mode with Serial Port Profiles (SPP)
Integrated Bluetooth module has its own microcontroller.
The connected 3,7V lithium-ion battery can be charged via an integrated charging circuit.
Powered by a 3,6V – 4,2V Li-ion battery

9840C TEDS READ WRITE SMART INDICATOR

The new 9840C digital gauge from Interface is a CE-compliant and versatile precision instrument for the digital reading of strain gauges (strain gauges) and load cells. It is TEDS plug-and-play and IEEE 1451.4 compliant. Opinion: 9840C Smart TEDS Read/Write Display Device

Features and Benefits of the 9840C Smart Primary Indicator:

Reads and writes calibration data and coefficients to the load cell
Stores load cell information as well as calibration data and coefficients for use with up to 20 load cells
10-point linearization
Adjustable calibration curve
Bipolar and accepts 2, 3 and 4 mV/V load cell inputs
Remote sensing excitation (6-wire load cells)
Fast direct analog output with +/-10 VDC scalable analog output - 16 bit
Full duplex RS232C communication
Eight selectable digital filters
Shunt calibration on the front panel with two selectable resistors

LOWPROFILE™ LOAD CELL KITS

Interface's LowProfile load cells are offered with a base as standard. The base is a flat surface that is guaranteed to provide optimal support for bending. The use of the base or a support surface of equivalent flatness and stability is required to ensure the exceptional performance of the LowProfile® Series. Note that the threaded hole is centered in the base and a plug is permanently installed to seal out dirt and moisture from the space between the bottom hub of the bend and the flat surface of the base. Read more about the basics of base kits. Opinion: LowProfile™ load cell base kits

Features and Benefits of Primary LowProfile Load Cell Base Kits:

14 model options with American and metric threads
15 stainless steel model options
All bases are heat treated
High-strength materials including stainless steel options
Available in standard LowProfile sizes for Interface load cell models 1000, 1200, 2400, 3200
The standard thread size is the same as that of the associated load cell
Custom base options available
When the base and load cell are ordered together, a plug is included in both the load cell and base to prevent damage or errors caused by excessive engagement of the mating parts

TORQUE COUPLINGS PLUS NEW TECHNICAL GUIDE

Interface is pleased to present a complete overview catalog and technical guide for our extensive range of torque ROBA® DS couplings. This torsionally rigid shaft coupling from Interface transmits drive torque up to the nominal torque completely without play and with permanently high torsional spring stiffness. Problems that occur with other commercially available clutches, such as bulging of the discs or overcoming the frictional connection, are not an issue with our clutches. The specified shaft displacements can be utilized to 100% without affecting the transferable torque. This guarantees unrestricted use. Opinion: Torque Couplings Technical Guide and Summary Catalog for all sizes, technical details and assembly instructions.

Primary Torque Couplings Options and Features:

Insensitive to alternating loads up to 100% of the nominal torque
Low mass inertia due to high power density
Completely free of play up to the nominal torque
High displacement compensation capacity with low restoring forces
High torsional rigidity up to the nominal torque
Completely wear and maintenance free
Optimal design thanks to a large range of variants

There are two main categories of couplings used in force measurement, and the biggest difference between the two is the degree of freedom required for the application. The categories are single-jointed and double-jointed. Read more in our series Couplings 101.

INF4-POWERLINK WEIGHT TRANSMITTER AND DISPLAY WITH TWO, THREE AND FOUR SENSORS

As an extension of our INF4 series, we have introduced the INF4-POWERLINK interface two-, three- and four-sensor weight transmitter and display device. It has a six-digit red LED display (8mm height), space-saving compact design, four buttons for system calibration. You can store up to 50 events, use multiple load cells in parallel and set alarms for value deviations. Opinion: INF4-POWERLINK two, three and four sensor weight transmitter and indicator

The most important features and advantages of INF4-POWERLINK 2, 3 and 4:

Four independent channels for monitoring and direct control of individual load cells
Digital equalization
Signaling of load distribution over four channels with archive
Automatic diagnosis with comparison of recorded values and warning messages
Event log archives for calibrations, zeros, errors and offsets
Remote sensing of arousal
16 load cells in parallel
Tare zero setting, semi-automatic tare (net/gross weight) and preset tare
Connections to PLC via analog output or fieldbus and PC/PLC via RS485 up to 99 devices with line repeater, up to 32 without line repeater
Direct connection between RS485 and RS232 without a converter

INF1-POWERLINK WEIGHT TRANSMITTER AND DISPLAY WITH ONE SENSOR

The INF1 series has been expanded to include the INF1-POWERLINK Single Sensor Weight Transmitter and Indicator. As with the version above, options here include compact design and use with multiple load cells (up to 8) in parallel. Opinion: INF1-POWERLINK weight transmitter with a sensor and display device

Primary Features and Benefits of INF1-POWERLINK Single:

Connection to PLC via analog output or fieldbus
PC/PLC via RS485 up to 99 devices with line repeaters, up to 32 without line repeaters
Remote display via RS485
Remote sensing of arousal
Eight load cells in parallel
Digital filter to reduce the effects of weight vibrations
Theoretical and real calibration with the possibility of weight linearization up to five points
Zeroing of tare weight and automatic zeroing when switching on

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