Improve Seat Belt Design & Comfort With Pressure Measurement Challenge Seat belts are a very important safety device in a vehicle but ineffective if not worn properly. Studies of why people don’t use their seat belts highlight comfort as a critical factor. Solution The I-Scan™ pressure and force...

Pressure Measurement to Test Quality of Hose Clamp or Crimping During Assembly Hose failures or leaks often occur at the "crimped" or clamped end of a hose, where the metal tube is sealed against the hose. Insufficient pressure in a small region of the "crimp" creates a weakness in the seal and...

Measurement & Analysis Of Fuel Cell Pressure Distribution In a fuel cell, numerous thin plates are stacked in close proximity to separate the flows of hydrogen or hydrocarbons and oxygen. In addition to proper stacking pressure, applied clamping torque may also affect contact distribution within a...

Evaluate Automotive Trunk Lid Seals With Pressure Mapping The illustrations below show a small selection of the data collected by the I-Scan™ pressure mapping system as an automobile trunk lid closes on the seal and paper thin (0.1 mm) sensing array. The Force verses Time graphing feature shows how...

Tactile Pressure Sensors for Seal Design Testing Challenge Compare two different rubber “dog seal” designs to determine which has better sealing performance along its perimeter. Solution The I-Scan™ pressure mapping system and 5101 sensor were used to measure the pressure distribution and pressure...

Improving Catalytic Converter Design & Handling With Pressure Measurement Tighter regulatory emission standards have forced manufacturers to design greater surface area into the catalyst to dilute emissions even further. Measuring the pressure applied in the assembly process has become more...

Pressure Mapping Of Automotive Seats The Body Pressure Measurement System™ (BPMS™) is widely used to "pressure map" people sitting on automobile seats and office chairs. The information gathered provides input for improving seat designs and comfort. The system is both dynamic and very portable, so...

Tire Bead Pressure Measurement with Tactile Pressure Sensors The I-Scan™ pressure mapping system enables quick and accurate measurements of the bead seat/seal pressure profile of virtually any tire to wheel interface. Until the introduction of I-Scan, the only way to measure the tire bead profile...

Evaluate Brake Pad Pressure Distribution The I-Scan™ pressure mapping system is a versatile research and development tool for brake system and friction plate manufacturers. The system can provide instant insight into the dynamic forces and pressures acting between a brake pad and rotor or brake shoe...