Tactile Pressure Indicating Sensor Film
Pressurexis a thin flexible mylar film that reveals pressure distribution and magnitude between any two contacting surfaces. Through the interpretation of pressure data obtained from the Pressurex film a designer, manufacturer, researcher of fuel cells and batteries may identify whether pressures, contact areas, materials and designs are as desired.
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Example Usage of Pressurex Film Placed Between a Fuel Cell |
Upon the application of force the microcapsules rupture, producing an instantaneous and permanent color change. Like Litmus paper, the color intensity of Pressurexis quantifiable; the color intensity reveals precisely what pressure level (PSI or kg/cm²) was applied at any discrete point on the surface of the film.
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Pressurex film BEFORE
Topaq Analysis |
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Pressurex film AFTER
Topaq Analysis |
3D Pressure Characterization of a Fuel Cell
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Micro (Shows relative pressure distribution only) |
2 - 20 PSI (0.14 - 1.4 kg/cm²) |
Zero |
7.2 - 28 PSI (0.5 - 1.97 kg/cm²) |
Ultra Low |
28 - 85 PSI (2 - 6 kg/cm²) |
Super Low |
70 - 350 PSI (5 - 25 kg/cm²) |
Low |
350 - 1,400 PSI (25 - 100 kg/cm²) |
Medium |
1,400 - 7,100 PSI (100 - 500 kg/cm²) |
High |
7,100 - 18,500 PSI (500 - 1,300 kg/cm²) |
Super High |
18,500 - 43,200 PSI (984 - 3,000 kg/cm²) |
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Temperature Range |
41 - 95oF (5 - 35oC) higher for brief exposure |
Humidity Range |
20 to 90% RH |
Gauge (Thickness) |
4, 8, 20 mils |
Spatial Resolution |
5 to 15 microns |
Substrate |
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) |
Accuracy |
± 10% visual, ± 2% utilizing optical measurement systems |
Shelf Life |
2 Years |
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Refer to our applications menu for more detail on uses of Pressurex for pressure measurement.
NOTE: You may also have read about pressure sensitive paper, tactile pressure indicating sensor film, pressure sensitive film, Fuji Paper or Fuji Prescale. These terms are synonymous with our Pressurex pressure indicating film. |
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