Dynisco Cloud Connect™

With the new Dynisco Cloud Connect™ through Microsoft® Azure – you get a single cloud solution that aggregates all your device(s) data into one place that is secure, reliable, easy to share, with 24/7 support.

The Dynisco Cloud Connect can be used for one product or entire global production lines –whether across the street or across the globe giving you easy access to manage data across the cloud, no matter where it lives. This solution is easily expandable and is even compatible with multiple brands and equipment types, from sensors to melt flow indexers to rheometers. With Dynisco Cloud Connect, you can compare and correlate data between facilities and be able to monitor and adjust parameters in real-time, from a mobile device anywhere in the world, whether working in the field, on the production floor, or in the office. 

For more information about Dynisco products in New England and Upstate New York, contact AP Corp. Call them at (508) 351-6200 or visit their website at https://a-pcorp.com.

Process Weighing, Web Tension, and Force Control Systems Applications in Pulp and Paper Production

BLH AP Corp

BLH Nobel is a leading supplier of specialized pulp and paper measuring devices. Over the years, they've built a strong understanding of pulp and paper manufacturers' process problems. Be assured that BLH Nobel has the best solutions to maximize productivity and performance.

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Pulp and Paper Applications

  • State-of-the-Art Instrument for Weighing and Force Measurement
  • Web Tension Measurement Unit
  • Dynamic Resultant Force Measurement
  • Refiners Position and Pressure Control
  • Paper Rolls, Pulpers and Coating Kitchen

Micro-Measurements Strain Gage Instrumentation Catalog

Strain Gage Instrumentation

Explore Micro-Measurements complete catalog of data acquisition instruments.

Micro-Measurements offers a comprehensive range of specialty instruments for data acquisition. With Micro-Measurements instruments, you can capture fully corrected, accurate engineering-unit data with minimal effort. Their special-purpose equipment, backed by highly skilled engineers' expertise and knowledge, complements strain gage installation integrity and instrument calibration.

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Product Range:

  • High-speed data loggers
  • Single-channel devices
  • Portable indicators
  • Multi-channel data acquisitions systems
  • High-bandwidth signal conditioners
  • Signal conditioning amplifiers
  • Embedded analog-to-digital convertors
  • Inputs for other commonly used sensors, including load cells, displacement transducers, thermocouples, and accelerometers. 
For more information about Micro-Measurements in New England and Upstate NY, contact AP Corp. Call them at (508) 351-6200 or visit their website at https://a-pcorp.com.

The QSO® Quick Shut-off Valve from Glycon Corporation

A better quick shut-off non-return valve for the Plastics Industry.

QSO Valve by Glycon
Injection molding applications require two important criteria from a non-return valve:

  1. Rapid material shut off for part weight consistency
  2. A smooth, high-flow profile to prevent material degradation. 

The Glycon QSO® valve is the only valve that provides you both. The result is higher quality parts, fewer rejects, improved yield, and a better return on every pound of material you run.

Compared to traditional ball and ring check valves, only the QSO® Quick Shut-off Valve delivers both high flow and raid shut-off. Plastics molders prefer the QSO® because:

  • The QSO® ends short shots!
  • The QSO® reduces scrap rates
  • The QSO® optimize part weight consistency
  • The QSO® prevents material degradation
  • The QSO®is perfect for filled materials
  • The QSO® eliminates need for decompression or “suck back”
  • The QSO® maintains smooth material flow path
  • The QSO®is designed for long lasting and durable
QSO Valve by Glycon


Which Melt Pressure Sensor Is Good for My Application?

Melt Pressure Sensor Selection

So how do I choose the right melt pressure sensor for my application? 

A sensor is defined through the following specifications:

  • Pressure Range
  • Process connection
  • Electrical output and connection
  • Capillary configuration (rigid/flexible)
Melt Pressure Sensor

There are more variables come into play, but let's focus on these four since they are the most critical.

Melt Pressure Sensor Pressure Range


The pressure inside a plastics processing machine can usually be estimated well enough to determine a sensor's good pressure range. The typical working pressure should be within 20%-80% of the sensor's pressure range to balance accuracy and lifetime.

Melt Pressure Sensor Process Connection


For threaded connections in plastics processing, a standard has developed over time, which is the ½"-20UNF thread with a conical sealing face. There might be situations where different thread sizes or a flange connection is required. There are numerous options available from manufacturers, such as Dynisco, to satisfy customer needs regarding the process connection.

Melt Pressure Sensor Electrical Output


Melt Pressure Sensor Electrical Output

A pressure sensor is an electro-mechanical device that converts a mechanical effect (pressure deflects a thin piece of metal) into an electrical signal through a strain gauge. The strain gauge changes its resistance by following the deflection of the metal piece. In the simplest case, the strain gauge signal can be used directly to feed a read-out device to display the pressure.  In order to accommodate industry-standard equipment, such as process control equipment, manufacturers like Dynisco supplies sensors with different amplified output options such as 4-20mA or 0-10V.

Melt Pressure Sensor Capillary Configuration

Melt Pressure Sensor Capillary

A typical pressure sensor has a liquid-filled capillary that connects the process-connection diaphragm (which is deflected by the process pressure) and the measuring diaphragm (where the strain gauge is bonded). This capillary is necessary to create a heat barrier, as the strain gauge cannot withstand the typical process temperatures at plastics processing. Also, the sensor's electronics need to be kept away from heat sources as well as possible. To find a suitable mounting location for the electronics, countless combinations of the rigid stem and flexible connection lengths are available.

Other Considerations in choosing a Melt Pressure Sensor:

  • Diaphragm materials
  • Diaphragm coatings
  • Approvals and certifications

For assistance in selecting or applying any plastics molding equipment, contact AP Corp. by calling (508) 351-6200 or visit their website at https://a-pcorp.com.