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Plastic & rubber

In plastic and rubber processing - from injection molding and extrusion to calendaring and thermoforming - precise linear motion control is essential for quality, consistency, and efficient production. Temposonics® position sensors offer rugged, maintenance-free performance and absolute feedback that ensures accurate control of hydraulic and mechanical systems in demanding environments.

Key industry challenges:

  • High cycle rates and tight process tolerances
  • High temperatures and exposure to oil, dust, and plasticizers
  • Long stroke lengths in large molding and extrusion equipment
  • Repeatable control of pressure, injection, or clamping forces
  • Integration with advanced PLC and motion control systems

Advantages

  • Absolute, real-time position feedback improves process stability and repeatability
  • Non-contact, wear-free technology ensures long-term durability
  • High-resolution measurement enables precise mold and die positioning
  • Multiposition measurement: Simultaneous positions are tracked by a single sensor

Benefits

  • Reduces downtime and maintenance costs, increasing equipment uptime
  • Fast cycle times
  • Consistent product quality, less waste

Blow molding machines

Blow molding machines are essential for producing plastic bottles and containers used in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. In these systems, Temposonics® position sensors are used to control four critical motion axes:

  • Parison thickness adjustment
  • Mold clamping mechanism
  • Carriage movement
  • Nozzle and blow pin positioning

By delivering highly accurate, real-time linear feedback, the sensors precisely control the parison diameter, ensure correct mold alignment and closure, and guide the blow pin movement within the mold cavity.

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Recommended sensors:
E-Series

Injection molding

Conventional position feedback systems - such as potentiometers - are often unsuitable for plastic injection molding machines due to their mechanical wear, limited accuracy, and reduced long-term reliability.

Temposonics® magnetostrictive position sensors offer a non-contact, wear-free solution that excels in demanding environments. Our sensors are commonly integrated into all three critical motion axes of injection molding machines:

  • Injector (screw or plunger) control
  • Ejector stroke control
  • Mold closure and locking control

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Recommended sensors:
E-Series

Thermoforming

Accurate positioning of the hydraulic press in thermoforming machines is essential to maintain tight dimensional tolerances and ensure consistent product quality.

Temposonics® linear position sensors provide precise, real-time feedback for both horizontal and vertical motion axes, enabling reliable press control throughout the forming cycle - without the need for recalibration or routine maintenance.

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Recommended sensors:
E-Series