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The automotive industry uses Pinch Force Sensors to measure and record the force of a closing power-assisted window or sunroof. HITEC offers two solutions, either a complete test system (Model 90328) or a flexible hand-held device (Model 90250). HITEC's experienced developers and engineers can help customers with either generic or bespoke solutions for your automotive needs.
Vehicle Pinch Force Test systems (model 90328)
Model 90328, Window/Sunroof Pinch Force Sensor Kit, is used to measure the pinch force of automatically closing windows, doors, and sunroof systems under defined spring rates and displacements. The sensor features five interchangeable spring packs, adjustable measurement height, hand-held peak force display, and hard-shell carrying case. The user will configure the sensor spring rate by screwing in the spring packs and adjusting the window bracket to the desired window opening. In operation, the sensor is secured onto the window and the closer actuated. The companion instrument records the peak force developed to verify compliance to the specifications. The sensor was designed to help automakers and OEM’s comply with FMVSS 118s.
- 5 interchangeable spring packs
- Adjustable measurement height
- Hand-held peak force display
- Auto-ID enabled allowing for self-calibration
- Comply with FMVSS
- Easy to use
Hand-Held Pinch Force Sensor (model 90250)
Model 90250, Window/Sunroof Pinch Force Sensor Kit, is used to measure pinch force of automatically closing windows, doors, and sunroof systems. It includes four sensors, hand-held peak force display, and hard-shell carrying case.
The hand-held units measure and record the closing force of a power window or sunroof. The sensors have a tuned stiffness and were designed to help automakers and OEM’s comply with FMVSS 118 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard section 571, title 49). The handheld unit is portable and includes a fully programmable instrument that records data during testing (at 10k samples/second) and provides an analog output for process control.
- Tuned stiffness built in
- Comply with FMVSS 118 (all 4 sizes included)
- Auto-ID enabled allowing for self calibration
- Hand-held peak force display
- Easy to use
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Rick West
Rick West is the Electronic Design Manager with HITEC Sensors, with expertise in design of instrumentation for strain gage based force and torque sensors. He has a passion for designing/programming electronic devices, electronic communication, and diagnosing field service issues. Rick has 34 years of experience in the field, with specialization in calibration uncertainties, hydraulic servos and residential construction.