Multichannel strain gage This low-profile hardware system from RJG is designed to simplify the installation of strain gage cavity-pressure sensors in high-cavitation molds. Three components make up the system: the sensors, a plate mounted to the mold, and the Lynx strain gage adapter. The adapter resides on the molding machine, allowing operators to move molds easily by connecting and disconnecting the connector cable.
What's new? Injection molders can connect up to eight strain-gage sensors to one connection point on the mold.
Benefits Lower cost. The cost per mold can be reduced by as much as 40 percent compared to a single-channel strain gage and as much as 26 percent compared to RJG's option that uses multi-channel piezoelectric sensors.
RJG Inc., Traverse City, Mich., 231-947-3111, www.rjginc.com
