Meet Our Standard Sensors Starting Lineup

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Considering the time of year, we feel it would be fitting to familiarize you with our home team of FlexiForce™ standard sensors, whose diverse capabilities and successful track record turn embedded force-sensing applications into true champions.

As you read onward, keep in mind that discounts are available with high volume purchases on sensors. Please contact us about volume discounts and custom sensors.

Without further ado, here's our starting lineup!

Sensor Type	Scouting Report
A101	Small in size (3.8 mm sensing diameter), but deceptively strong (can measure up to 18 N (10 lbs)) A key role player; desirable for integrating into many types of OEM applications Click for more stats.
A201	A big fan favorite through & through - Tekscan's most popular standard sensor Very flexible in any position with a 9.7 mm sensing area Available in two standard force ranges: Medium 111 N (0-25 lb) High 445 N (0-100 lb) A great fit for most projects, as its long traces can be trimmed to meet the needs of any application Click for more stats.
HT201	This one really brings the heat - capable of measuring force and pressure in environments as hot as 200°C (400°F) HT201 is available in different at a force range or 0-225N (0-50 lb) Click for more stats.
A301	The prototypical sensor size for your prototype - its 9.7 mm sensing area fits the needs of most applications Always ready in the clutch; optimized for high-volume manufacturing for embedding into products and applications Low 4.4 N (0-1 lb) Medium 111 N (0-25 lb) High 445 N (0-100 lb) Click for more stats.
ESS301	Has an advanced skillset made possible by Tekscan's Enhanced Stability Series (ESS) pressure sensitive ink Comes to play no matter what the conditions are - ideal for applications where high temperature (up to 85°C (185°F)) and high humidity can be game changers Click for more stats.
A401	Great balance of size and power - features a large sensing area of 25.4 mm (1 in) requiring only simple electronics to operate Provides solid standard force at 111 N (0-25 lb) Click for more stats.
A502	A true "Big Man" that design engineers can really build around Extra-large 50.8 mm X 50.88 mm (2 in X 2 in) sensing area matched with superior strength at a standard force range of 0-222 N (0-50 lb) Plays well in small roles, too – this model is linear through a much lower force range of 0-22 N (0-5 lb) Click for more stats.

Sensor Type

Scouting Report

A101

Small in size (3.8 mm sensing diameter), but deceptively strong (can measure up to 18 N (10 lbs))
A key role player; desirable for integrating into many types of OEM applications

Click for more stats.

A201

A big fan favorite through & through - Tekscan's most popular standard sensor
Very flexible in any position with a 9.7 mm sensing area
Available in two standard force ranges:
Medium 111 N (0-25 lb)
High 445 N (0-100 lb)
A great fit for most projects, as its long traces can be trimmed to meet the needs of any application

Click for more stats.

HT201

This one really brings the heat - capable of measuring force and pressure in environments as hot as 200°C (400°F)
HT201 is available in different at a force range or 0-225N (0-50 lb)

Click for more stats.

A301

The prototypical sensor size for your prototype - its 9.7 mm sensing area fits the needs of most applications
Always ready in the clutch; optimized for high-volume manufacturing for embedding into products and applications
- Low 4.4 N (0-1 lb)
- Medium 111 N (0-25 lb)
- High 445 N (0-100 lb)

Click for more stats.

ESS301

Has an advanced skillset made possible by Tekscan's Enhanced Stability Series (ESS) pressure sensitive ink
Comes to play no matter what the conditions are - ideal for applications where high temperature (up to 85°C (185°F)) and high humidity can be game changers

Click for more stats.

A401

Great balance of size and power - features a large sensing area of 25.4 mm (1 in) requiring only simple electronics to operate
Provides solid standard force at 111 N (0-25 lb)

Click for more stats.

A502

A true "Big Man" that design engineers can really build around
Extra-large 50.8 mm X 50.88 mm (2 in X 2 in) sensing area matched with superior strength at a standard force range of 0-222 N (0-50 lb)
Plays well in small roles, too – this model is linear through a much lower force range of 0-22 N (0-5 lb)

Click for more stats.

Ready to take your force-sensing prototype or application into the big leagues? Visit our online store to purchase.

Not seeing a sensor type that will work for your application? Or, do you need assistance trimming or modifying your sensor selection? Leave a question in the comments below, or contact us to be connected with one of our sales engineering experts.

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