Interface solutions for lifting applications

Lifting is the act of raising an object to a higher level or moving an object to a different position. Tension load cells accurately measure the forms of lifting, as they are designed to measure the tensile force. Choosing the right sensor for this type of measurement requires consideration of the size of the object being lifted and the mechanism used to perform the lifting process. Read more in our latest case study Cranes and lifting.

Large capacity load cells are widely used in industrial equipment, cranes, forklifts, rigging and even aircraft test equipment to measure the forces involved in lifting heavy loads and load monitoring and to ensure the accuracy of movements. Larger load cells can have a capacity of 10.000 to a million lbf or even more. For this type of devices are common robust load cells selected that can withstand the harsh environmental conditions both in testing and in real-time operation.

Load cells with smaller capacity, such as S types and miniature beams, measure lifting force in machines, medical devices, packaging, robots, drones and moving devices. In all cases, force sensors help product engineers and manufacturers improve the safety and quality of the products they produce. They are versatile and can be easily integrated into machines and components.

In addition to the measurement specifications, other factors to consider when choosing the right sensor are the weight of the sensor, overload protection requirements, the housings used to construct the device robust material, the signal outputs for data, the cabling or wireless functionality, the mounting or clamping and the instrumentation for data acquisition are important.

For measurements in lifting applications, Interface products provide the most accurate and reliable force sensor data available in the industry. The products we offer for lifting operations include multi-axis sensors, load cells, low profiles, miniature load cells, load shackles, load pins, tendons, gauges and torque transducers.

Below you will find examples of products we offer Hoists and use cases deliver.

Operation of an aerial work platform

An aerial work platform manufacturer wants to test its self-propelled aerial work platform to ensure it can be used with heavy loads and at different angles. These tests are critical to the safety and protection of operators and those at the equipment site. The sensors help to avoid accidents in the event of overload. Interface application engineers recommend the multi-axis 3AXX 3-axis load cell Model 3A160 to collect the necessary data for real-time monitoring. In connection with the programmable weight display and control 920i the operator had accurate information when using the equipment.

Aircraft lifting test stand

An aerospace manufacturer wants to accurately measure the valves in its aircraft hoist. Interface's solution is to create a 1200 High Capacity Standard Precision LowProfile™ Install load cell between the aircraft test stand and the lifting jack. The load cell measures the load's force safety valve when the lifting device opens. The results are sent to the 9890 strain gauge, load cell and mV/V indicator sent where they can be displayed to the customer in real time.

Lifting heavy objects

In this common use case, a customer needs to measure the load when using a crane to move heavy construction materials around the construction site. This includes monitoring the weight of these objects as they are lifted into the air. It was crucial that the device delivers highly accurate readings and works with existing devices. What is crucial is that the measuring devices can provide wireless outputs. Interface recommends using our wireless Load shackle WTSSHK-B, which is connected to a crane load line to measure the forces. The battery-operated handheld display model WTS-BS-1-HA is used to wirelessly receive load information and display the results.