News | December 30, 2010

Thermex Sensor Film Allows Engineers To Quickly Check And Correct Surface Temperature Variations

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Sensor Products announces that as thermal management becomes increasingly important, there is a growing need for Thermex temperature distribution film. Thermex is an economical thin film that can be used in virtually any application to monitor heated contacting surfaces from 200° to 300°F (93° to 149°C). It may be used alone or in conjunction with pressure indicating film from Sensor Products.

Upon exposure to heat, Thermex changes color instantaneously and permanently to reveal temperature distribution between any two contacting surfaces. The intensity of this color change directly relates to the temperature it was exposed to enabling Thermex to reveal spot high or low temperature zones and minute surface variations.

Invasive intolerant environments and interfaces that aren't easily accessed with traditional temperature indicators and infrared thermometers are among candidates for Thermex.

While the Thermex used for testing may be saved for archival purposes, its low cost renders it inherently disposable. A sheet of Thermex which is available in 14" by 17" (35.6 by 43.2 cm) format costs $25.00 or $299.99 for a pack of 25 sheets. It can be easily trimmed for smaller applications or custom cut to defined dimensions.

New applications for Thermex are being discovered daily. Common applications include heat sealing, lamination/press, flat web-type machines used in converting, ultrasonic welding, heat sinking, and clutch/brake interfaces.

Post processing analysis of Thermex is available for temperature fluctuations that need to be analyzed with great precision. For more information, visit sensorprod.com/thermex. Many items from Sensor Products are available in their shopping cart online.

About Sensor Products Inc. (USA)
Headquartered in New Jersey and established in 1990, Sensor Products Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of tactile pressure indicating solutions. Their customized and off-the-shelf products are installed within all of the Fortune 500 industrial companies as well as thousands of smaller manufacturing firms. Their sensors are used in applications as diverse as tire testing to semiconductor manufacturing and from R&D labs to space missions.

SOURCE: Sensor Products Inc.