Dynisco

Melt Pressure Sensor and Measurement Solutions

Providing Innovative Solutions

Dynisco manufactures a wide range of robust mV/V, mA, VDC and HART-compatible melt pressure sensors (transducers and transmitters) designed specifically for the harsh, rugged environments of the extrusion and polymer processing industries. Our instruments are distinguished by their remarkably bright displays, intuitive and high configurability, and ability to facilitate changes such as one alarm set to another, locally or remotely.

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Melt Pressure Transducers

Dynisco manufactures a wide variety of robust 3.33 mV/V Melt Pressure Transducers, which are designed specifically for harsh and rugged environments of the Extrusion and Polymer Processing Industries.

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Echo Series

The Echo™ Series of melt pressure sensors offer quality performance and value for plastic processing utilizing standard configurations and pressure ranges.

Guardian Series

The EN ISO 13849-1 Machine Directive PL’c’ compliance and NFPA 79 clauses for pressure sensors without the need for redundant sensors or a separate relay module.

DYN-X-MA Series

The DYN-X-MA Series pressure sensor is a ±1.0% sensor ideal for general melt pressure measurements.

DYN-X-V Series

The DYN-X-V Series transmitter is a ±1.0% sensor ideal for general purpose melt pressure measurements.

DYN-X Series

Value leader and widely accepted 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

MDA420 Series

A 0.25% sensor ideal for melt pressure applications.

MDA460 Series

A ±0.5% sensor ideal for melt pressure applications.

PT450 Series

Offers melt pressure measurement in ranges from 0 - 250 through 0 - 10,000 psi at accuracies down to 0.25% and process temperatures up to 700°F.

PT460 Series

The PT460E Series transducer is a ±0.5% sensor ideal for melt pressure applications.

PT420A Series

The PT420A Series transducer is a +/- 0.25% sensor ideal for melt pressure applications requiring high accuracy, simple installation, repeatability and reliability.

PT467E-M10 Series

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.

PT462E-M10 Series

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.

PT460XL Series

A ±1.0% sensor ideal for abrasive and/or corrosive melt pressure applications.

MRT462 Series

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.

MRT463 Series

Melt Pressure Transmitters

Dynisco's wide variety of robust Melt Pressure Transmitters have been designed specifically for harsh and rugged environments of the Extrusion and Polymer Processing Industries.

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SPX 2-Series

Smart 4-20mA pressure transmitters designed for use in hazardous locations and are available with a variety of different process and electrical connections.

SPX-T (3-Series)

The SPX-T (3-Series) is a smart 4-20mA pressure transmitter that includes Temperature Compensation and DynaLarity™, a Dynisco innovation. The SPX-T delivers the best spec performance in the line.
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SPX 4-Series

These amplified transmitters eliminate the need for external signal conditioning.

SPX 5-Series

The Dynisco SPX 5-Series is a smart 4-20mA pressure transmitter that includes DynaLarity™.

MDT Series

Amplified transducers that convert process pressure into an amplified signal for long distance transmission free of noise interference.

PT46X4 Series

A ±0.5% sensor ideal for general melt pressure measurements.

PT46X5 Series

The PT46X5 Series transmitter is a +/- 0.5% sensor ideal for general purpose melt pressure measurements requiring simple installation, repeatability and reliability.

PT46X6 Series

The PT46X6 Series transmitter is a ±0.5% sensor ideal for general purpose melt pressure measurements.

Mercury Free | Alternative Fill

Dynisco offers an array of mercury free sensor alternatives from our Vertex to various NaK and oil alternate fill pressure sensors.

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Vertex Sensor

Vertex sensors are our most robust, advanced performance sensors offering longer life, faster response, and no fill operation.

Echo- Series-NaK Alternate Fill

The Echo™ Series- now available with alternate fill (NaK)- of melt pressure sensors offer quality performance and value for plastic processing utilizing standard configurations and pressure ranges.

EPR3 Push Rod Sensors

Dynisco’s model EPR3 high - temperature melt pressure transducer is offered as an alternative to its PT420 and PT460 series.

EPR4 Push Rod Sensors

The EPR4 Series transmitter is a +/- 0.5% sensor ideal for food or medical applications.

LDA415 Pressure Sensors

Dynisco's LDA415 Series of washdown pressure transducers are the ideal choice for food and medical extrusion measurements requiring washdown capability and a mercury free sensor.

MDA410 Pressure Sensors

MDA410 Series of pressure transducers are the ideal choice for non-mercury, food and medical extrusion applications requiring a fill material that meets FDA and USDA requirements.

PT410 | PT412 Alternate Fill Sensors (NaK)

The PT410 Series transducer is a ±0.25% sensor ideal for food or medical applications.

PT4194 Series

Provide the industry standard 4 - 20 mA amplified signal designed to work with DCS and PLCs. The PT4194 comes equipped with the NEW Auto-Zero functionality.

PT4195 Series

The PT4195 Series transmitter is a +/- 0.5% sensor ideal for food or medical applications requiring simple installation, repeatability and reliability.

PT415D Pressure Sensors

Dynisco's PT415D Series of washdown pressure transducers are the ideal choice for food and medical extrusion measurements requiring a fill material that meets FDA and USDA requirements.

PT4196 Series

A ±0.5% sensor ideal for food or medical applications.

PT418 | PT419 Sensors (Oil)

The PT418/419 is the ideal unit for medical and food packaging, food extrusion and medical applications.

Injection Molding Sensors

Dynisco’s wide variety of robust pressure sensors have been designed specifically for harsh and rugged environments of the Injection Molding process.

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PT4654XL (1% 4-20 mA)

The PT4654XL Series transmitter is a ±0.5% sensor ideal for injection molding machine nozzles or hot runners to measure polymer melt pressure.

PT4655XL (1% 0-5 Volt)

Models PT4655XL measure polymer melt pressure in an injection molding machine nozzle or a hot runner.

PT4656XL (1% 0-10 Volt)

PT4656XL measure polymer melt pressure in an injection molding machine nozzle or a hot runner.

PT130 | PT140 | PT150 | PT160 Sensors

Dynisco's PT130, PT 140, PT150 & PT160 are designed to measure hydraulic pressure on injection molding machines.

PT465XL (0.5% mv/v)

The PT465XL measures polymer melt pressure in an injection molding machine nozzle or a hot runner.

PT467XL (0.5% mv/v)

Model PT467E is similar to the PT462E yet features a 0.06" diameter exposed capillary.

PT4674 Series (0.5% 4-20 mA)

The PT4674 Series transmitter is a ±0.5% sensor ideal for melt pressure measurements where space is limited.

PT4675 (0.5% 0-5 Volt)

Models PT4675 and PT4676 offer a 0.06" exposed diameter capillary to allow a 1/16" radius bend for mounting in tight spaces.

PT4676 (0.5% 0-10 Volt)

Models PT4675 and PT4676 offer a 0.06" exposed diameter capillary to allow a 1/16" radius bend for mounting in tight spaces.

PT435A High Accuracy Melt Pressure Transducer for Space Restricted Areas

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Industrial Sensors

Pressure sensors for thousands of industrial and process applications such as hydraulic and pneumatic, injection molding, test and control, hazardous locations and general purpose.

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830 | 850 | 860 Series

Models 830, 850, and 860 general purpose transducers offer flexible design and a pressure measurement accuracy of ±0.50% full scale output.

831 | 851 | 861 Series Pressure Sensors

Models 831, 851, and 861 general purpose transducers offer flexible design and a pressure measurement accuracy of ±0.25% full scale output.

832 Pressure Sensor

Dynisco's 832 General Purpose Pressure Sensor offers highly accurate pressure measurement at ranges up to 10,000 PSI.

PT139 | PT139A Rugged Test Transducers

Dynisco's PT139 & PT139A pressure transmitters are designed to measure hydraulic pressure in extreme environments of vehicle and other hydraulic and pneumatic applications.

PT199 Pressure Sensor

Dynisco's PT199 pressure transmitter is designed to measure gas turbine pressure around the world.

PT303 Pressure Sensor

The PT303 pressure transmitters are designed for gas turbine pressure applications in hazardous locations and offer trouble-free operation and flexibility to meet your requirements.

PT311JA Sensor

The PT311JA flush diaphragm pressure transducer is designed for applications requiring a zero volume pressure port.

PT375 Transducer

The PT375 is designed for applications requiring zero volume pressure port, fast response time, and stringent clean ability standards.

SPX 228X Series

The Dynisco SPX228X is an all welded construction smart industrial 4-20mA pressure transmitter designed for use in hazardous locations.

Rupture Disks | Gauges

Dynisco offers solutions that include mechanical and electrical pressure gauges as well as rupture disks.

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BP420 Series

Burst Plugs (also known as rupture disks) are designed for reliable, emergency relief of excess pressure in a system.

BP520 Series

Burst Plugs (also known as rupture disks) are custom assemblies with pop-top burst indication that are a design option on extruder barrel assemblies.

RT350

The versatile model RT350 signal conditioner accepts an input from strain gage sensors and provides an opto - isolated, amplified DC output.

Melt Monitor Series

A melt pressure transducer with an integral digital display.

PG4 Series

Dynisco’s family of mechanical pressure gauges are the ideal choice for applications requiring simple, maintenance-free pressure indication.

Sensor Accessories

Dynisco offers a wide variety of customer support products to help make the measurement of pressure or temperature an easy one.

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Cleaning Tool Kit

The cleaning tool kit was designed by Dynisco for use in removing excess plastic from mounting holes for pressure and temperature transducers.

Button Seal Process Adapter

The Button Seal Process Adapter is a sensor accessory that allows for the installation of a 1/2-20 UNF (Unified National Fine thread) melt pressure sensor into a button seal style process mounting port. The sensor can be supplied by Dynisco or any other manufacturer.

Cable Assemblies | Connectors

The cable assemblies provide the electrical hookup from the transducer to the display instrumentation.

VPC 999084 Transducer Simulator

Model VPC-999084 simplifies the on-line troubleshooting of Dynisco strain gauge transducers, signal conditioners, and indicators.

Transducer Mounting Hole Machining Tool Kit

The Dynisco Transducer Mounting Hole Machining Tool Kit contains all of the necessary drills and taps to prepare a standard 1/2 - 20 UNF transducer mounting hole and the 45 degree seat.

Portable Pressure Source Model 1100

The Portable Pressure Source PPS1100 offers a quick, efficient, and accurate means for checking pressure transducers in the field.

Melt Temperature Measurement

Dynisco offers solutions that measure the depth of immersion of the junction and temperatures of melt streams.

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GRMT

The Graduated Retractable Melt Thermocouple (GRMT) is used to measure temperatures inside the polymer melt stream.