Advantages of Sensonetics Pressure Transducers for Closed Loop Melt Pressure Measurements and tighter process control over Plastic Melt Processes

1. Faster Response (<100 Micro-Sec) is 200+ times faster than that of pushrod and liquid-filled pressure transducers and provides less variation with smoother and tighter control of tolerances such as diameter, wall thickness, weight/second extrusion rates and shot weights in plastic melt and injection molding.

2. Better Accuracy over the full range of pressure provides better resolution for tighter process control.

3. No Hysteresis provides less fluctuations in signals to the PLC computer, which, in-turn also provides tighter control of the melt process.

4. The higher signal strength output of Sensonetics pressure transducer provides for greater resolution control by the melt pressure control system.

5. The at-temperature 0 point calibration at operating temperatures is another Sensonetics pressure transducer benefit for closed loop pressure control of extruder, melt pump output or injection unit that other pressure transducers can't provide

6. Interchangeable Configurations and connectors made of stainless steel instead of aluminum for improved corrosion resistance, deformation resistance, strength and reliability.

7. More durable and dependable with high temperature resistance and higher modulus Silicon on Sapphire diaphragm that only a diamond can scratch, provides no wear with abrasive fillers like barium sulfate, titanium, glass fiber, fillers, pigments, etc.

8. Optional Integral SRTD direct on-diaphragm Melt Temperature Sensors for + 0.5 F measurements for direct and accurate monitoring of melt temperature at the end of the screw.

9. Complete absence of hazardous liquid fill materials such as mercury and NaK in liquid filled transducers, where only a thin 0.0045 inch (4.5 mil) stainless foil separates these toxic/hazardous liquids from the product. Manufacturers of these devices cannot guarantee they won't break and leak, leading to potential FDA product liability, OSHA, EPA and other federal and state liabilities. The FDA does not allow these contaminents in medical products and food packaging materials. OSHA classifies these liquid spills as "Hazmat".

10. Competitive Pricing. No longer can price be a reason for not using Sensonetics when they also provide so many other advantages. Proven to be the lowest lifetime cost transducer on the market.