High resolution sensors for low-pressure moulding

Sensors are available for low-pressure techniques such as injection-compression moulding, foaming and in-mould decorating, methods gaining in importance for enhancing injection-moulding processes

Low-pressure techniques such as injection-compression moulding, foaming and in-mould decorating have been gaining in importance as methods for enhancing injection-moulding processes.

Industrial application of these techniques, however, is more complex than standard processes.

Mould cavity pressure measurement provides practical help for mould sampling, large-scale production monitoring or for quality documentation.

To meet the special requirements of low pressure moulding techniques, Kistler has developed new sensors with a resolution four times higher than standard sensors and with a measurement range of 0 to 200 bar.

With front diameters of 2,5 mm and 4 mm, the new sensor dimensions are equal to those of standard sensors allowing existing moulds to be easily upgraded.

The sensors are use with single-wire technology and are compatible with standard cables and charge amplifiers, allowing major savings in mould engineering and maintenance.

The sensors with product numbers 6177AE (front diameter 4 mm, sensitivity 45 pC/bar) and 6178AE (2,5 mm, 10 pC/bar) are available now.

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