Product category:
Pressure sensors
News Release from: Kistler Instruments | Subject: Strain transmitter
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 December 2006
Closing force sensor protects moulds
from damage
The force required to close a mould is an important parameter that needs to be monitored and controlled to protect the mould from damage
With the new strain transmitter Type 9238A, Kistler now offers a sensor that combines the measuring element and the electronics in a single housing It measures both the small forces during mould movement and large forces during mould closure
The transmitter is easily mounted with just one M6 screw.
The built-in electronics have two signal outputs providing parallel signals representing the force during tool movement and the closing force.
This allows simple integration into the moulding machine's control system.
Both measuring ranges and other functions, such as signal inversion and signal offset, can be preset with the software supplied.
Combining the sensor and electronics in one package makes the assembly robust and provides it with maximum protection under the tough conditions of routine production.
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