Sensors
A variety of sensors are available for use with IMPAX monitors, allowing the monitoring of a variety of machine processes. Here is a summary of various sensor types. Not all sensors may be available or compatible for use with each type of monitor.
Superflex force sensors and Acouflex acoustic sensors
| Superflex | Superflex sensors are piezoelectric sensor probes that can measure force or pressure. They have a robust solid-state design, and high sensitivity and resolution. (See the printable Superflex Data Sheet, 47KB PDF) |
| Force Sensors | General piezoelectric force sensor probes are also available. These can also measure force or pressure, and have a very robust design. (See the printable SensorPac Data Sheet, 236KB PDF) |
| Axflex | Axflex axial force sensors offer the same sensitivity and durability as Superflex sensors. Their piezoelectric design can measure axial pressures and tensions. (See the printable Axflex Data Sheet, 59KB PDF) |
| Acouflex | Acoutronic®/Acouflex are acoustic emission sensors that can detect the different frequencies caused by working or damaged tools. |
| Distance Sensors | Distance sensors are magnetic-inductive distance sensors that can be used to detect the proximity of a metal part. |
| Optical Sensors | Optical sensors can be used to detect if a material is present or absent. These sensors are useful for feed control and part ejection. |
| Motor Load Sensors | Motor load sensors are useful for measuring a machine by monitoring the load on the motor, and how it changes with time. |
| Strain Sensors | Strain sensors can be used to detect frame movement. |
| Short-Feed Sensors | Short-feed sensors are force sensors embedded in a material feeding mechanism to detect short-feeds or mis-feeds. |
| Focal Point Sensors | These sensors use narrow-beam fiber optics to measure differences in surface height. |
| Press Load Sensors | These sensors monitor the load applied by metal stamping machines. (See the printable Press Load Sensor Data Sheet, 80KB PDF) |
| Sensor Plates | Adapted sensor plates are designed for sensitive in-die force monitoring. (See the printable Intelliplate Data Sheet, 52KB PDF) |
| Amplifiers | Amplifiers are available to boost small sensor signals to more readable levels. |
Other sensors may be available upon request. Not all sensors may be available or compatible for use with each type of monitor. Please contact us for more information.
