Engine Area
1 – Air filter/Oil filter
Observe contact pressure of filter part attachments
2 – Valve cover gasket
Inspect sealing performance of valve cover gaskets
3 – Gasket/O-ring
Measure sealing performance of gaskets, seals, and O-rings in the exhaust manifold
4 – Head gasket
Inspect sealing performance of cylinder head gaskets
5 – Oil pan
Ensure uniform seal across oil pan
6 – Chassis
Measure contact pressure and distribution uniformity during spot welding
Automotive Components
7 – Headlight
Measure contact pressure of head light attachment
8 – Plastic parts (Bumper, Dashboard, etc.)
Measure contact pressure and distribution of mold platens during injection molding process
9 – Windshield Wiper
Measure contact pressure and distribution of wiper blade against windshield
10 – Transmission
Measure contact pressure between gear teeth
Evaluate gasket and o-ring seals
11 – Clutch
Measure contact pressure and distribution of clutch plates
Evaluate sealing performance of clutch cover
12 – Brake
Measure contact pressure and distribution of brake shoe against rotor
13 – Tire
Check adhesion and molding pressure during manufacture of tire
Measure contact pressure of tire tread footprint
14 – Door
Validate contact pressure of weatherstrips on doors
15 – Exhaust
Check tightening pressure of catalytic converter, and between exhaust manifolds and muffler’s flanges
16 – Body
Check contact pressure of electrodes in spot/projection welding
Measure contact pressure and distribution of presses used to form metal and plastic body parts
17 – Seat
Measure contact pressure in test dummy research applications
18 – Floor mat
Check adhesive pressure of floor mat lamination
19 – Air bag
Measure impact pressure against air bag
Surface Pressure Profile Map of Fuel Cell Interface
Electric & Fuel Cell Vehicles
Li-ion battery
Measure nip (roller) pressure of electrode coater
Examine surface pressure of stacking machine for cathode, anode and separator
Test contact pressure of tab welding machine
Adjust alignment of heat sealing machines for aluminum lamination film
Fuel cell
Test fuel cell stack uniformity, separator flatness, and lamination pressure of electrolyte membrane
Surface Pressure Profile Map of Tire Tread Footprint
Electronics
LCD Display
Measure contact pressure of ACF bonding machine for LCD panel or touch panel
Check roller pressure uniformity when attaching cover glass/OCA to touch panel
PCB & Heat Sinks
Measure lamination pressure during manufacture of PCB
Evaluate heat sink/heat source interface contact pressures
Pressure Film Type | Code | Alternative Code | Pressure Range | Order Now |
Ultra Extreme Low | 5LW | UXL310 | 0.87 – 7.3 PSI (0.06 – 0.51 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
Extreme Low | LLLLW / 4LW | XL310 | 7.2 – 28 PSI (0.5 – 2 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
Ultra Low | LLLW | UL270 | 28 – 85 PSI (2 – 6 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
Super Low | LLW | SL270 | 70 – 350 PSI (5 – 25 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
Low | LW | L270 | 350 – 1,400 PSI (25 – 100 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
Medium | MS | M270 | 1,400 – 7,100 PSI (100 – 500 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
High | HS | H270 | 7,100 – 18,500 PSI (500 – 1,300 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
Super High | HHS | SH270 | 18,500 – 43,200 PSI (1,300 – 3,000 kg/cm2) | Order Now |
Physical Specifications | |
Operating Temperature | 68°F – 95°F (20°C – 35°C) much higher for brief exposure |
Humidity Range | 20% to 90% RH |
Gauge (Thickness) | 4 – 20 mils |
Spatial Resolution | From 5 – 15 microns |
Substrate | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) |
Accuracy | ± 10% visual, ± 2% Utilizing optional optical measurement systems |
Shelf Life | 1 Year |