Sensor Film characterizes contact pressure down to 7.2 psi.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring measuring range 7.2-28 psi, Pressurex Zero® tactile pressure-indicating sensor film can be placed between contacting/mating surfaces to instantly measure and map pressure magnitude and distribution. Variations in contact surface pressure are immediately visible by impression made on film. Available as thin clear plastic sheet, product conforms to curved spaces, and comes in 8 different pressure ranges with highest measuring impact up to 43,200 psi.
Original Press Release:
New Pressurex Zero® Sensor Film Measures and Maps Very Low Contact Pressures
Pressure-Indicating Sensor Film Newest Addition to Eight Different Ranges
Madison, NJ (USA) - October 27, 2008 - Sensor Products Inc. announces Pressurex Zero®, the newest addition to its tactile pressure-indicating sensor films. Eagerly awaited by the engineering community, Pressurex Zero® characterizes contact surface pressure down to an extremely low 7.2 PSI (0.5 kg/cm2). It is an easy-to-use flexible film that is placed between contacting or mating surfaces to instantly and accurately measure and map pressure magnitude and distribution. Variations in contact surface pressure are immediately visible by the impression made on the film. The range for Pressurex Zero® is 7.2 - 28 PSI (0.5 - 1.97 kg/cm2).
Pressurex® comes in the form of a thin clear plastic sheet (4 or 8 mil), physically similar in appearance to paper. It is available in eight different pressure ranges with the highest measuring impact up to 43,200 PSI (1,300 - 3,000 kg/cm2). When placed between contacting surfaces, it instantaneously and permanently changes color directly proportional to the actual pressure applied. The precise pressure magnitude (PSI or kg/cm2) is easily determined by comparing color variation results to a color correlation chart (conceptually similar to interpreting Litmus paper.) Pressurex® can also be scanned through one of Sensor Product's optical imaging systems.
Pressurex® is used in the design, manufacture, calibration and quality control of many products. Contact surface pressure variations often result in manufacturing flaws and product defects Mechanical design and assembly of products that depend upon the compressive force of clamps, fasteners, connectors and bolted joints to join surfaces - such as heat sinks and semiconductors - are particularly aided by Pressurex®. Products that depend on defined or uniform pressure distribution over the entire contact surface area, such as rollers, printed circuit board and other lamination presses, sealing equipment for food and drug packaging and lcds are prime candidates. Many applications within biomechanics as well as squeeges and wafer polishing require low contact pressures that can be uniquely assessed with Pressurex Zero.
Pressurex® is very flexible, which enables it to conform to curved spaces. It is ideal for invasive, intolerant environments and tight spaces not accessible to conventional electronic transducers. Hundreds of industrial, electrical and electronic applications have been found and others are yet to be discovered.
Pressurex® measures pressures as high as 43,200 PSI (1,300 - 3,000 kg/cm2). To request a free sample of Pressurex®, contact Sensor Products Inc. at 1.800.755.2201 (USA and Canada) 1.973.884.1755 (USA), or info@sensorprod.com. Visit their website to view their entire line of products at www.sensorprod.com.
About Sensor Products Inc. (USA)
Headquartered in New Jersey and established in 1990, Sensor Products Inc., is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of tactile pressure indicating solutions. Their customized and off-the-shelf products are installed within all of the Fortune 500 industrial companies as well as thousands of smaller manufacturing firms. Their sensors are used in applications as diverse as tire testing to semiconductor manufacturing and from R&D labs to space missions. Additionally, Sensor Products provides in-house and on-site stress and pressure mapping analysis, as well as a variety of regional technical seminars.
