Product Manual | Lynx™ Embedded Sensors LES‑B‑127‑50/125/500/2000
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NON‑STANDARD INSTALLATIONS (
continued
)
6.
Sensor Readings
Data from the same mold is pictured below (typical results—not guaranteed).
Above Left: Three sensors are reading too
low due to contamination—without O‑rings
installed.
Above Right: The template and solid lines
after four months of continuous production;
the sensors continue to read consistently
with O‑rings installed.
Proper installation will provide a long service life of O‑rings inside the mold. Only in the
event of the following two instances will O‑rings require replacement:
7.
Flashing
If material flashes around the pin, it is
necessary to pull the pin and remove
the flashed material during regular
preventative maintenance cycles. The
O‑ring must be replaced.
8.
O‑Ring Damage
When a pin is removed for inspection
and/or cleaning during mold maintenance,
inspect the O‑ring for damage. Repeated
installation and removal can cause nicks,
cuts, or other damage to O‑rings. Damaged
O‑rings must be replaced.
Without O‑Ring Installation
With O‑Ring Installation
