Description
Hose Clip Nozzle RTD Sensor (Model APES-Clamp) is a PT100 clamp-mounted temperature sensor designed for accurate nozzle temperature monitoring on plastic injection molding machines, extrusion systems, hot runner assemblies, and industrial heating equipment. Unlike conventional threaded or bayonet-mounted RTD sensors, this model uses a stainless steel hose clip to secure the sensor assembly around the nozzle body while the sensing tip is positioned in a shallow drilled hole for reliable thermal contact.
This dual-mounting design combines mechanical stability and precise temperature measurement. The external hose clamp minimizes movement caused by machine vibration or thermal expansion, while the sensing tip remains in close contact with the nozzle, helping maintain stable and repeatable temperature readings during continuous production.
The sensor features a PT100 simplex 3-wire RTD element, providing reliable resistance-based temperature measurement up to 400°C. The 3-wire configuration helps reduce measurement errors caused by lead wire resistance, making it suitable for industrial controllers, PLCs, DCS systems, and temperature transmitters. The sensing probe is manufactured from SS316 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and durability in demanding manufacturing environments.
The TF/TF/SS (Teflon insulated with stainless steel braided) cable provides protection against heat, abrasion, oils, and mechanical wear, ensuring dependable operation in plastics processing applications. The hose clamp is designed to fit 1-inch nozzle or pipe diameters, making installation quick without requiring complex mounting arrangements.
The Hose Clip Nozzle RTD Sensor is widely used in plastic injection molding machines, extrusion lines, hot runner systems, die casting equipment, rubber processing machinery, packaging equipment, and OEM industrial heating systems where stable nozzle temperature control directly affects product quality and production efficiency.
Key Features
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Designed for accurate injection nozzle temperature measurement
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Measures temperature when inserted into a shallow threaded drill hole
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Hose clip mounting ensures secure and stable installation
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Fast response to rapid temperature changes at the nozzle tip
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Manufactured using premium-quality materials
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High durability for continuous industrial operation
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Resistant to vibration, heat, and mechanical stress
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Built as per established industry standards
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Suitable for high-temperature environments
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Reliable performance with long service life
Applications
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Plastic Injection Molding Nozzles Temperature monitoring at the injection nozzle tip where thread mounting is impractical or prone to loosening.
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Extrusion & Hot Runner Systems Thermal control across hot runner manifolds, heated nozzle tips, and small pipe diameters.
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Die Casting & Melt Lines Real-time monitoring of liquid metal or polymer feed nozzles under continuous machine vibration.
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Rubber Processing Machinery Heating barrel and nozzle monitoring on rubber extruders and compression molding equipment.
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High-Vibration Retrofit Installations Surface and nozzle temperature sensing where drilling deep threaded mounting wells is not feasible.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a Hose Clip Nozzle RTD Sensor?
A Hose Clip Nozzle RTD Sensor is a PT100 temperature sensor that combines a sensing tip inserted into the nozzle with a stainless steel hose clamp that securely fastens the sensor assembly around the nozzle body. This design provides stable mechanical mounting while ensuring accurate and reliable temperature measurement in industrial heating applications.
2. Why is a Hose Clip used instead of a Threaded or Bayonet Mounting?
A hose clip mounting is ideal when equipment does not have a suitable threaded port or bayonet fitting. The stainless steel clamp securely holds the sensor in place, maintaining consistent thermal contact under vibration and thermal cycling while allowing quick installation, removal, and replacement.
3. Where are Hose Clip Nozzle RTD Sensors commonly used?
Hose Clip Nozzle RTD Sensors are widely used on plastic injection molding machines, extrusion lines, hot runner systems, die casting equipment, rubber processing machinery, packaging equipment, and other industrial heating applications where precise nozzle temperature control is essential.
4. What are the advantages of a PT100 RTD over a Thermocouple for Nozzle Temperature Measurement?
PT100 RTD sensors generally provide higher accuracy, better repeatability, and excellent long-term stability compared to thermocouples within their operating temperature range. These characteristics make them well suited for precision temperature control on plastic molding, extrusion, and other industrial nozzle heating applications.
