Flexible, high-temperature force sensor opens new measurement possibilities — Tekscan

Flexible, high-temperature force sensor opens new measurement possibilities — Tekscan

Technologies such as load cells are too bulky or obtrusive to measure loads in some tight spaces; that’s where thin, flexible force sensors come into play. However, flexible force-sensing technology has historically been limited by its inability to withstand harsh environments, such as very high temperatures exceeding approximately 160°F. The introduction of the High-Temp FlexiForce model HT201 flexible force sensor last year changed the status quo, and in so doing opened up a new range of measurement possibilities.

Using a new patented conductive-ink technology and substrate material, the paper-thin flexible piezoresistive force sensor measures forces in environments as hot as 420°F, while maintaining a high linearity of ±1.2%. The sensor’s design and performance allow compressive force measurements in such high-temperature applications as engine gaskets, injection molding applications, laminates, and other processing applications where critical parameters could not previously be directly measured.

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