RJG Lynx LS-B-127-125, Product Manual

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Product Manual | Lynx™ Strain Gage Button Sensors LS‑B‑127‑50/125/500/2000 RJG, Inc. 33
NON‑STANDARD INSTALLATIONS ( continued )
7.
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:
8.
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.
9.
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