Brochure 2 - Flexpoint Sensor Systems

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Flexpoint
AVERAGE % RESISTANCE CHANGE
90% change in resistance when bent around a 3" mandrel. Resistance changes of
more than 500% can be achieved using a 5 mil polyester stiffener.
This image: Automobile horn sensor.
Cover image: Automobile seat sensor.
LIFE CYCLE
Greater than 1,000,000 Cycles †
Sensors were bent around a 0.25" radius at
2 cycles per second.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
-35º C to +85º C †
Indicates the extreme limits of testing. Sensors
are operational even outside these limits.
HUMIDITY RANGE
95% humidity †
Indicates the extreme limit of testing. Sensors
are operational at even higher conditions.
HYSTERESIS
FIND OUT WHAT FLEXPOINT
CAN DO FOR YOU AND
YOUR PRODUCTS
7% ††
RESOLUTION
Less than 1º of bend (may be significantly less depending on electronics).
ENVIRONMENTS TESTED USING OVERLAMINATE
Water,soapy water, ammonia, cola drink, tea, alcohol.
VOLTAGE
5 vdc to 12 vdc typical
MINIMUM BEND RADIUS
Minimum bend radius is determined by application requirements
and limits of substrate.
* Resistance values will be higher when using a protective overlaminate.
† Values may drift over a high number of cycles or large changes in temperature and humidity.
†† Values may increase and be time dependent when using adhesives.
All values are taken statistically at a 95% confidence level. Specifications are derived from specific
laboratory testing conditions. All numbers are given for guidelines only and individual results may
vary due to specific application restraints and conditions.
Standard Bend Sensor® sizes are 1”, 2” and 3”, but may be custom made to fit other requirements.
U.S. pat. nos. 5,157,372; 5,309,135. Other patents pending. Bend Sensor® is a registered trademark of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. All other company products and service names are the trademarks or service marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA, 5/05.
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc.
106 West 12200 South, Draper, Utah 84020
www.flexpoint.com
Phone (801) 568-5111
Toll free 1-866-766-3539
Fax (801) 568-2405
info@flexpoint.com
sales@flexpoint.com
techsupport@flexpoint.com
Multi-purpose
Bend Sensors
®
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LET US PUT OUR SENSORS
IN YOUR PRODUCTS
BEND SENSOR ®
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Single layer construction.
No sensor ventilation needed.
Incomparable in harsh environments.
Durability (life cycled > 35 million without failure).
Flexpoint designs, engineers and manufactures
bend sensor devices and systems.
Flexpoint products are reliable, accurate, versatile
and cost effective.
Flexpoint offers superior solutions for applications
requiring accurate measurement and sensing of
deflection, acceleration and range of motion.
CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION
IN VARIABLE RESISTORS
Flexpoint’s patented Bend Sensor ® is one of a kind. It consists of a single
thin (.005"), flexible plastic that is coated with a proprietary
carbon/polymer-based system. In short, the
Bend Sensor ® is a variable resistor that
changes as it is bent. Electronic systems connect to the sensor and
measure with fine detail
the amount of bending
or movement that occurs. A
movement of only one inch can
yield over 200,000 data points.
This single layer design eliminates many
of the problems associated with conventional
sensors such as dust, dirt, liquids, and heat and
pressure effects. The Bend Sensor ® is a technological
breakthrough because it is an ultra thin flexible plastic film
that reduces the dimensions of typical sensor devices by as
much as ninety percent. It is also the lightest, most durable and
economical variable resistor in the world. The Bend Sensor ® is a proven
advantage over other sensor technologies.
Reduced material usage.
MEETING YOUR NEEDS…
BEND SENSOR ® TECHNOLOGY
IS AVAILABLE FOR A RANGE
OF APPLICATIONS
Economical.
Automotive (pedestrian impact sensors,
horn sensors and seat sensors)
Medical (medical beds, pelvic stabilization
and physical therapy)
Industrial controls (automated and machine
controls, vibration, robotics, flow measurement
and humidity sensing)
Consumer products (fitness equipment,
home security and toys)
WE CAN
Make sensors that are custom made to your
application requirements.
Provide engineering, research and development
services as well as manufacture prototypes.
Implement Bend Sensor ® technology into your
company’s system.
THE POSSIBILITIES
ARE LIMITED ONLY
BY ONE’S IMAGINATION!