Dynisco is a world leader in developing innovative, high-quality solutions for plastics extrusion processing for 60 years. Through engineering excellence built on the expertise of an engineering staff that averages 15-20 years experience, Dynisco sensors, controls, and analytical instruments have proven to offer better control, reduced downtime, minimum scrap, and unmatched reliability and working life. Today word ‘Dynisco’ stands for reliability, accuracy and highest level of performance.
The push - rod design is suitable for applications where the use of a filled system may not be desirable, such as the extrusion of food and medical products and the manufacture of photographic film. Model EPR3 is available in pressure ranges from 0 - 1,500 through 0 - 10,000 psi.
Specifications:
- Better than ±0.5% accuracy
- Push - rod design
- Measures up to 750°F (400°C)
- All stainless steel, wetted parts
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
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Model MDA410 uses a special high temperature fill (NaK, Potassium Sodium) and an Inconel diaphragm to allow accurate pressure measurements in processes with temperatures as high as 1000°F. The transducers are supplied with a high accuracy (0.25%), great repeatability and reliability. An 6-pin bendix-style connector is used for easy connect and disconnect. The MDA410 is the most commonly used alternate fill melt pressure transducer in the world.
The MDA410 Series includes models MDA410, MDA412, and TDA412.
Specifications:
- 3.33 mV/V full scale output
- Accuracy of better than ±0.25%
- Pressure ranges from 0 - 35 BAR to 0 - 700 BAR
- Handles temperatures up to 1000°F
- Superior thermal compensation
- Inconel diaphragm
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
- CE Approved
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The Echo™ Series of melt pressure sensors offer quality performance and value for plastic processing utilizing standard configurations and pressure ranges.
Specifications:
- 2 year warranty and 60 years of Dynisco industry experience
- Accuracy better than ±0.5%
- TiAlN diaphragm coating is standard
- mV/V, 0-10VDC, or mA outputs available
- Integral temperature sensor option
- Available in configurations that fit most extruder applications
- 1.5M, 3M, 5M, 7.5M & 10M psi pressure range capability
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Machinery Directive standard EN ISO 13849-1 is a European safety regulation. This is a generic standard defining the requirements for the safety-related parts of control systems. Guardian meets the directive without the expense and complication of redundant sensors and external relay modules. Guardian also complies with NFPA 79 clauses A.9.2, A.9.4.1, A.9.4.3.2 as a way of evaluating safety-related aspects of control functions.
Specifications:
- Integral relay switch for redundant safety and future compliance
- 3rd-party agency analysis (exida™) and self-certified based on FMEDA analysis and internal audit.
- Meets Performance Level ‘c’ as defined by the Machinery Directive (single sensor installed per Category 1).
- Meets Performance Level ‘d’ as defined by the Machinery Directive (two sensors installed per Category 3).
- Meets the following compliance directives, when properly installed and used:
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
- NFPA 79 clauses A.9.2, A.9.4.1, A.9.4.3.2
- EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
- PED 97/23/EC
- Available on popular mV/V (PT, MDA, DYN) and mA-HART SPX models
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The DYN-X-MA sensor provides the industry standard 4-20 mA amplified signal designed to work with DCS and PLCs. The DYN-X-MA comes equipped with adjustable zero and span side-mounted potentiometers. DYN-X-MA Series sensors can be re-zeroed in two ways: locally via the zero potentiometer or remotely via shorting two pins together (contact closure). Optional thermocouple or RTD configurations are available to provide melt temperature.
Specifications:
- Adjustable zero and span, via side-mounted pots
- Accuracy better than ±1.0%
- DyMax® coated stainless steel wetted parts
- 4-20 mA output
- 0-500 to 0-30,000 psi
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
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The DYN-X-V transmitters provide the industry standard 0 - 10 Vdc amplified signal designed to work with DCS and PLCs. The DYN-X-V comes equipped with zero and span pots to adapt the transmitter to process conditions. Optional thermocouple or RTD configurations are available to provide melt temperature. The DYN-X-V features a 1/2-20 UNF thread for installation in standard transducer mounting holes and can be supplied with a variety of electrical connections.
Specifications:
- Adjustable zero and span
- Accuracy better than ±1.0%
- DyMax® coated stainless steel wetted parts
- 0 - 10 Vdc outputs
- 0 - 500 to 0 - 10,000 psi
- Internal 80% shunt calibrations
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The DYN-X Series transducer is a +/- 1.0% sensor ideal for general purpose melt pressure measurements requiring simple installation, repeatability and reliability. It is the value leader and widely accpeted by OEMs and users throughout the world. The DYN-X transducers provide the industry standard 3.33 mV/V signal designed to work with most pressure indicators. Optional thermocouple or RTD configurations are available to provide melt temperature. The DYN-X features a 1/2-20 UNF thread for installation in standard transducer mounting holes and can be supplied with a variety of electrical connections.
Specifications:
- Economical and repeatable pressure meausurements
- Superior abrasion resistance
- Stability and repeatability
- Variety of pressure ranges
- Easy to calibrate
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The MDA420 transducers provide the industry standard 3.33 mV/V signal designed to work with most pressure indicators. The MDA420 comes equipped with an eight pin Bendix connector. Optional thermocouple or RTD configurations are available to provide melt temperature. The MDA420 features a 1/2-20 UNF thread for installation in standard transducer mounting holes and can be supplied with a variety of other electrical connections if desired.
Specifications:
- Accuracy better than ±0.25%
- DyMax® coated stainless steel wetted parts
- Proven sensor design
- Excellent thermal stability and repeatability
- 0 - 500 to 0 -30,000 psi
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
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The MDA460 transducers provide the industry standard 3.33 mV/V signal designed to work with most pressure indicators. The MDA460 comes equipped with a six pin bendix connector. Optional thermocouple or RTD configurations are available to provide melt temperature. The MDA460 features a 1/2-20 UNF thread for installation in standard transducer mounting holes and can be supplied with a variety of other electrical connections if desired.
Specifications:
- Accuracy better than ±0.5%
- DyMax® coated stainless steel wetted parts
- Proven sensor design
- 0 - 500 to 0 -30,000 psi
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
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For easy installation, the flexible stem transducer is offered in flanged (model PT450FA) and threaded (model PT450TA) versions. Both models are ideal for processing low viscosity materials and applications such as fiber spinning and polymer transport lines.
The PT450 Series includes models PT450F and PT450T.
Specifications:
- Accuracy of better than ±0.25%
- Choice of flanged or threaded configurations
- 0 - 250 to 0 - 10,000 psi
- Withstands processes up to 700°F
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
- Replacement for traditional “button - seal” units
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The PT420A Series transducer is a +/- 0.25% sensor ideal for melt pressure applications requiring high accuracy, simple installation, repeatability and reliability.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Output: 3.33 mV/V +/- 2.0%
- Input Voltage: 10 Vdc recommended, 12 Vdc maximum
- Combined Error: +/- 0.25% FSO, (Including Linearity, Repeatability & Hysteresis) +/- 0.5% FSO for 500, 750, 1,000 psi ranges
- Repeatability: +/- 0.1%FSO, +/- 0.2% FSO for 500, 750, 1,000 psi ranges
- Configuration: Four-arm bonded foil Wheatstone bridge strain gage
- Bridge Resistance: Input: 345 Ohms minimum, Output: 350 Ohms +/- 10%
- Over Pressure: 2 X FSO or 35,000 psi whichever is less
- Zero Balance: +/- 5% FSO
- Internal Shunt Calibration (R-Cal): 80% FSO +/- 0.5%
- Insulation Resistance: 1000 megohms @ 50 Vdc
TEMPERATURE & MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Max Diaphragm Temperature: 750oF (400oC)
- Zero Shift (due to temperature change): 15 psi/100oF Typical (27 psi/100oC)
- Electronics Operating Temperature: 250oF (121oC)
- Zero Shift Due to Temperature Change: +/- 0.01% FS/oF max (+/- 0.02% FS/oC max)
- Sensitivity Shift Due to Temperature Change: +/- 0.005% FS/oF max (+/- 0.01% FS/oC max)
- Mounting Torque: 500 inch/lbs. maximum
- Standard Wetted Parts: Dymax® coated 15-5 PH SST
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Model PT462E - M10 melt pressure transducer utilizes a small 6mm sensing element for space restricted areas making it the ideal choice for small extruders and rheometers. Model PT462E - M10 incorporates an 18" flexible stem to isolate the electronics housing from the high process temperatures.
Specifications:
- 6 mm sensing element
- Fits in space restricted areas, reduces mounting hole dead space
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
- Easy set - up
- 0 - 5,000 to 0 - 10,000 psi
- Choice of pressure ranges
- Good stability and repeatability
- Reliable pressure measurement
- Flexible stem • Easy to install and ideal for high local temperatures
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Model PT467E - M10 features a small, 6 mm sensing element that is ideal for use in space restricted areas or on small extruders or rheometers. Model PT467E - M10 is similar to the model PT462E - M10 yet features a 0.06" diameter exposed capillary to allow 1/16" radius bends in applications.
Specifications:
- 6 mm sensing element
- Fits in space restricted areas
- Exposed, bendable capillary
- Ideal for injection molding nozzles
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
- Easy set - up
- 0 - 5,000 to 0 - 10,000 psi
- Choice of pressure ranges
- Good stability and repeatability
- Proven sensor design
- Flexible stem
- Easy to install, ideal for high local temperatures
- Classic, standard design
- Economically priced
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The PT460E Series transducer is a ±0.5% sensor ideal for melt pressure applications.
Specifications:
- Accuracy better than ±0.5%
- DyMax® coated stainless steel wetted parts
- Proven sensor design
- 0 - 500 to 0 -30,000 psi
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
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A ±1.0% sensor ideal for abrasive and/or corrosive melt pressure applications.
Specifications:
Now, users can select from among four pressure ranges on one transducer with the new Dynisco MRT, the first multi-range pressure transducer. By simply turning a rotary switch via an access pot on the transducer, four potential pressure ranges can be selected.
Specifications:
Now, users can select from among four pressure ranges on one transducer with the new Dynisco MRT, the first multi-range pressure transducer. By simply turning a rotary switch via an access pot on the transducer, four potential pressure ranges can be selected.
Specifications:
- Accuracy of better than ±1.0% • Reliable pressure measurement
- Four user selectable pressure ranges in one model
- Maximizes inventory flexibility
- Externally selectable range via rotary switch
- Maximum versatility for changing process conditions
- 3.33 mV/V FSO for selected range
- Standard low level output
- Internal 80% shunt calibration
- Easy set-up
- All stainless steel wetted parts
- Corrosion resistant
- Proven sensor design
- Good stability and repeatability
- Type J thermocouple
- Simultaneously measure pressure/temperature in one location
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