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Lifting Solutions
Lifting Solutions v1.2 07/14/2023

The World Leader in Force Measurement Solutions™

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Interface lifting solutions increase efficiency, productivity, and
safety for all types of lifting use cases. Accuracy in measurement
reduces the risk of accidents and equipment failures. Interface
supplies sensor technologies used in equipment, components
and machines for increased versatility, safety, and improved
operation.
There is a plethora of applications that utilize Interface force, torque and weighing products for equipment
such as cranes and forklifts, industrial automation, and machines. Industries heavily reliant on dependable
lifting equipment span from maritime to infrastructure, and manufacturing to transportation. For example,
modernizing infrastructure is a major priority for governments and companies around the world, and significant
investments are being made to support this effort using smart, sensor-based equipment and technologies.
Interface products are ideal where lifting plays a part.
Interface provides the industry’s most accurate and reliable measurement sensors for the equipment required
for safe and efficient lifting applications. Our load cells are frequently used to measure the weight or force
being exerted on the lifting equipment. These sensors can be integrated into cranes, hoists, and lifting devices
to provide accurate load measurements, allowing operators to ensure they are within safe working limits and
prevent overloading. Tension sensors are used in applications that involve lifting or pulling heavy loads with
cables, ropes, or chains and are capable of measuring the tension in the lifting element, providing feedback on
the load being lifted and ensuring it remains within safe limits.

Lifting Heavy Objects Solution

Our customer needed to use a crane to move heavy construction materials around the work site and monitor
the weight of these objects during lifting. Upon our recommendation, Interface’s WTSSHK-B Wireless Load
Shackle is connected to the crane load string to measure forces. Our WTS-BS-1-HA Battery Powered Handheld
Display is used to wirelessly receive real-time load information and display results. The solution is ideal for the
environment of use and allows for flexible and accurate monitoring throughout the project.

Crane Block Safety Check System

Turning to Interface, our customer defined their requirements for a system that will detect if their crane block
can lift heavy loads safely and securely. If lifting capacities are exceeded, the measurement would trigger an
immediate alarm. Interface’s WTSLP Wireless Stainless Steel Load Pin can replace the existing load bearing pin
in the crane block in order to measure the force being applied by the heavy load. Data will be transmitted and
displayed through both the WTS-BS-4 USB Base Station when paired with the customer’s computer and the
WTS-BS-1-HA Wireless Handheld for real-time results. The WTS-RM1 Wireless Relay Output Receiver Module
will also trigger an alarm when maximum capacity has been reached, providing dual monitoring.

Crane Force Regulation

The need to regulate the maximum amount of heavy loads being lifted is common. When our customer wants
to complete lifting duties faster and safely, they turned to us for a suggestion. They also require a wireless
solution so that there would be no long cable interference during production. Interface’s WTSLP Wireless
Stainless Steel Load Pins are custom made to be used for any and all types of cranes. It is also great for lifting
both short and long distances. Paired with the WTS Wireless Telemetry System, the solution measures and logs
the data to ensure all regulatory, safety and production requirements are performed and monitored accurately.
HIGHLIGHT: Crane Capacity Verification
Customer Need / Challenge
A customer needs a system to detect if their crane block can lift heavy loads securely, in order to keep working
conditions and personnel safe at docks and other maritime transportation applications. If lifting capacities are
exceeded, the customer wants a system to alarm them in real-time.

Interface Solution
Interface’s WTSTL Wireless Tension Link Load Cell can measure the load’s maximum capacity. The WTS-RM1
Wireless Relay Output Receiver Modules also can trigger an alarm that can be set when the maximum capac-
ity of weight and force has been reached. The data is transmitted and can be reviewed with the WTS-BS-1-HS
Wireless Handheld Display, or on the customer’s monitoring system.

Results
Customer was able to verify if the crane is safe and functional enough to lift it’s working load limit (WLL) or safe
working load (SWL) capacity. The data is transmitted and logged to the customer’s PC, or to a handheld device
in real-time.

Materials
- WTSTL Wireless Tension Link Load Cell
- WTS-RM1 Wireless Relay Output Receiver Module
- WTS-BS-1-HS Wireless Handheld Display for Single Transmitters
- WTS-BS-4 Industrial USB Base Station
- WTS Toolkit Software & Log100 Software

How it Works
The WTSTL Wireless Tension Link Load Cell is installed on the crane, lifting an item that maxes out to the
crane’s working load limit (WLL). The WTSTL transmits data to the WTS-RM1 Wireless Relay Output Receiver
Module and can trigger an alarm when the capacity has been reached. Information is also transmitted both to
the laptop through the WTS-BS-4 USB Base Station and the WTS-BS-1-HS Wireless Handheld Display for single
transmitters in real-time. Crane

WTS-BS-1-HS Wireless
Handheld Display

WTSTL Wireless
Tension Link
WTS-BS-4 Industrial
USB Base Station
Customer laptop with
supplied software

WTS-RM1 Wireless Relay

Output Receiver Module
Wireless Telemetry Systems

WTS-BS-1-HA Wireless WTS-BS-6 Wireless Telemetry WTS-BS-4 Wireless Base WTS-RM1 Wireless Relay
Handheld Display for Dongle Base Station Station with USB Interface Output Receiver Module
Multiple Transmitters Compact & Portable Logging Up to 800 m (2,625 ft) range Provides limit switching
Provides Summation Fast Configuration Simple plug & play USB Two relays mains rated
of Up to 12 Transmitters 500m Wireless Range Configure & calibrate the WTS range Accepts up to 16 device

Tension Links

ITL Tension Link WTSTL Wireless ISITL Self-Indicating WTSLTL Lightweight

Load Cell Tension Link Tension Link Wireless Tension Link
11K to 220K lbf 11K to 220K lbf 2.2K to 661K lbf 2.2K to 661K lbf
5 to 100 MT 5 to 100 MT 1 to 300 MT 1 to 300 MT

Load Shackles

ISHK-B Bow Type Crosby™ ISHK-D ‘D’ Type Crosby™ WTSSHK-B Wireless Crosby™ WTSSHK-B-HL Wireless
Cabled Load Shackle Cabled Load Shackle Bow Load Shackle Bow Load Shackle
2.2K and 2205K lbf 2.2K to 77.2K lbf 26.5K and 265K lbf 265K to 2205K lbf
1 to 1K MT 1 to 35 MT 12 to 120 MT 120 to 1K MT

Interface Load Shackle

The load shackles are Benefits:
manufactured from high
tensile carbon steel. Our • Rugged and durable
basic shackle is the renowned • Highly accurate with a
Crosby G2130, G2140, and
G2150 series depending on typical accuracy of
the load rating. An optional +/-0.1%
WTSSHK-B-JR Wireless WTSSHK-D Wireless rotating bobbin can centralize
Crosby™ Bow Load Shackle Crosby™ Load Shackle the load and minimize any • Many special designs
7.17K to 20.9K lbf 26.5K to 77.2K lbf point-load effects. We also available
3.25 to 9.5 MT 12 to 35 MT offer fully submersible and
telemetry load shackles. • Custom sizes and higher
capacities available
Load Pins
Interface Load Pin Benefits:
Machined from high tensile • Easy to install
stainless steel, our load pins
are suitable for exposed • Robust construction
situations including seawater. • Replace existing load
We offer standard load pins bearing pins without any
with ratings between 1.1K
Wireless and Bluetooth lbf to 3.3M lbf (500kgs to system modifications
LP Stainless WTSLP Wireless • Can be supplied with
Steel Load Pin Stainless Steel Load Pin 1500 MT). Most load pins
Up to 3,000K lbf Up to 3,000K lbf are custom manufactured integral connector
Up to 13.3 kN Up to 13.3 kN to meet specific dimensional • Custom sizes and higher
requirements.
capacities available
Advancements in Cranes and Lifting Technology Lifting
There are countless lifting use cases for sensors that need accurate
measurement of force and weighing, including industrial equipment
Solutions
like cranes and forklifts, as well as robotics and smart pallets. Real-
● Load Pins
time data from sensors allows for precise control, early detection
● Tension Links
of anomalies, and preventive maintenance, ensuring smooth and
secure lifting operations. Interface products are ideal in lifting-based ● Load Shackles
applications and provide the industry’s most accurate and reliable ● Wireless Telemetry Systems
data available through force measurement sensors. ● Load Cells
● Torque Transducers
Interface’s Smart Solutions in the Lifting Industry
● Miniature Load Cells
Cranes and lifts have significantly advanced in the recent years ● Digital Instrumentation
thanks to the development of new technologies. Interface’s wide
● Self-Indicating
range of wireless load pins, tension links, and shackles provide
● Weight Indicators
accurate and reliable data on the weights and loads. Data is critical
● DAQ Systems
for ensuring safety and also ensuring the lifespan of the equipment.
● Custom Solutions
Our products provide real-time data for maintenance purposes,
helping our customers identify and indicate any issues of their lifting
applications. As technology continues to rapidly improve, so does
Interface’s drive to evolve our products to meet your exact needs.
Interface wireless load pins, tension links, and shackles can all be
used in more modern kinds of applications such as mobile cranes,
smart cranes, drones, and other computer controlled systems.
We want to be apart of the areas of lifting solutions that need
improvement, no matter the industry.
Smart cranes is one of the newest advancements for lifting
applications where our sensor technologies can easily be If you know what you need and
implemented. These cranes can change their movements based are ready to talk to our application
engineers, email or call today!
on the environment, loads, and other factors. More and more
smart infrastructure solutions such as smart buildings, smart
transportation, smart cities, and more are developing to create
more sustainable communities.
Interface products are improving the quality and accuracy of lifting
equipment and components used for:
To learn more
• Construction • Mining
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Interface is the world’s trusted
leader in technology, design
and manufacturing of force
measurement solutions.
Our clients include a “who’s who”
of the aerospace, automotive
and vehicle, medical device,
energy, industrial manufacturing,
test and measurement industries.
Interface engineers around the world
are empowered to create high-level
tools and solutions that deliver
consistent, high quality performance.
These products include load cells,
torque transducers, multi-axis sensors,
wireless telemetry, instrumentation and
calibration equipment.

Interface, Inc., was founded in 1968

and is a US-based, woman-owned
technology manufacturing company
headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

7418 East Helm Drive, Scottdale, AZ 85260 480.948.5555 interfaceforce.com

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