Sensor Products Inc. has released its Pressurex product, a tactile pressure indicating sensor film that maps and measures pressure distribution and magnitude between contacting surfaces.

The product reportedly measures pressure from 2 - 43,200 PSI (0.14 - 3,000 kg/cm2) and is available in seven pressure ranges. When placed between two contacting or mating surfaces, it permanently changes color, with the color change directly proportional to the pressure applied. Precise pressure magnitude is determined by comparing the resultant color intensity to a color correlation chart similar to Litmus paper. The company claims tht no training or instrumentation is required.

The company also states that the product can be used for analyzing contact uniformity in PCB assemblies and wafer fabrication, to verify flatness and reveal lamination press problems caused by inconsistent bonding pressures. It can also evaluate load distribution, revealing overloaded connector contacts, standoffs, and component solder joints.

www.sensorprod.com

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