Kistler has introduced a range of sensors designed for use in the production of injection-moulded plastics. The new sensors, includng the Type 6188A, which has a front diameter of just 1mm, measure cavity pressure and contact temperature at the same point in the mould. In addition to this sensor, Kistler has also introduced additional combined units, the Type 6189A (front diameter of 2.5mm) and Type 6190CA (4mm). The wires of the type K thermocouple are threaded through the pressure-measuring elements directly to the front of the sensor where they take direct-contact measurement of the melt temperature. These sensors are described as offering new levels of monitoring and quality assurance for injection moulders. The documentation of mould cavity pressure and contact temperature provides end users of injection moulded plastic products with reliable reports on the stability of the manufacturing process and the quality of the moulded products. www.kistler.com
Related articles
NewsFord Europe invests $1 billion in Cologne for EV production
After JLR, Ford has also announced that all its vehicles for sale in Europe will be pure-electric by 2030. It is investing $1 billion in its Cologne (Köln) plant to make that a reality. This move will be supported by the sharing of the VW Group’s MEB electric vehicle platform.
- Article
Ford cuts its losses in Brazil with closure of all production in 2021
Ford will shut all three of its production facilities in Brazil this year and import vehicles from other markets in South America, including neighbouring Argentina and Uruguay, to meet demand in the country.
- Article
AI and automation in automotive production need people and quality data to succeed
Experts from BMW, Ford, Symbio Robotics and Cosmo Tech discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in automotive production need fast ramp-up times and adoption by employees to succeed. High-quality data and use of simulation are also key.
