PCS Company Develops Nozzle Leak Detector

PCS Company’s Nozzle Leak Detector (NLD), Fraser, Michigan, is a unique device that detects plastic leakage between the mold and the machine nozzle on injection molding machines.

The NLD mounts directly onto the machine nozzle with a clamp and features a sensor that plugs into an alarm box. When the sensor detects a leak, the NLD sounds an audible alarm plus a visual alarm light. Input and output receptacles allow connection to the molding machine to stop the molding cycle immediately once a leak is detected.

The alarm box operates on 120V power and allows users to set the temperature at which the alarm should go off. PCS recommends setting the alarm at 100°-150° F beneath the nozzle’s operating setpoint. An alarm silencer switch allows users to turn off the audible alarm until the leak has been fixed.

NLDs are made in the US and are available with four sizes of sensors to fit most injection machine nozzles: 3″, 6″, 9″ and 12″. The NLD comes with an alarm box, plugs and 60″ cable leads.

For more information, visit www.pcs-company.com.