Application examples: water polishing, clutch, ball grid array and composite layup

Fujifilm Prescale® Tactile Pressure Indicating Sensor Film


Simply cut a sheet from the roll - pressure measurement Fujifilm comes on a roll
Place the Fujifilm into your application or test environment
The Fujifilm captures a pressure impression
Color intensity indicates pressure magnitude

How do you measure pressure across contacting surfaces?

Conventional metrology tools– such as load cells and built-in equipment controls – measure force, but do not capture the pressure magnitude and distribution at the point of contact.

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Who developed Prescale®?

Fujifilm developed Prescale® to reveal pressure between any two contacting surfaces. This thin flexible film conforms to both straight and curved surfaces and is very easy to use. Simply place Prescale® between two surfaces and apply force. Instantaneously, a high resolution pressure map (profile) is produced. Different gradations of color are calibrated to different amounts of pressure in PSI or kg/cm². Pressure distribution is seen at a glance and can be visually inspected. For great detail, the film can be analyzed through imaging products.

Application specialists at Sensor Products Inc. have worked with thousands of companies that have used this cost-effective pressure film over the past 20 years. Our staff advises on pressure ranges for applications as well as complementary products and services designed by Sensor Products.

Do you have a project you are working on?

If you want to ensure your platens and rollers are contacting properly and your products are free of pressure variations that lead to defects you'll want more information on our film.

Applications Include:

  • BGA
  • Battery Lamination
  • Biomechanics
  • Brake Pad
  • Bolted Joint
  • Clamping
  • Composite Layup
  • Connector
  • Clutch
  • Fuel Cell Manufacturing
  • Gasket
  • Heat Sealing
  • Heat Sink
  • High Power Semi
  • Impact Study
  • Lamination Press
  • LCD Bonding
  • Metal Stamping
  • Nip Impression
  • Printed Circuit Board
  • Solar Cells
  • Spray
  • Surge Arrestor
  • Tire Tread Footprint
  • Ultrasonic Welding
  • Wafer Bonding
  • Wafer Polishing
Physical Specifications
Temperature Range* 41 - 95F° (5-35C°)
Humidity Range 20% - 90% RH
Gauge 4, 8, or 20 mils (0.1, 0.2, or 0.5 mm)
Spatial Resolution 5 - 15 microns)
Substrate Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Accuracy ±10% visual, ±2% utilizing optional optical measurement systems
Shelf Life 2 years
*Higher for brief exposure. MSDS available upon request.

7 Sensitivities To Accommodate A Wide Range Of Pressures
Film Type Pressure Range
Extreme Low 7.2 - 28 PSI (0.5 - 2 kg/cm²)
Ultra Low 28-85 PSI (2 - 6 kg/cm²)
Super Low 70 - 350 PSI (5 - 25 kg/cm²)
Low 350 - 1,400 PSI (25 - 100 kg/cm²)
Medium 1,4000 - 7,100 PSI (100 - 500 kg/cm²)
High 7,100 - 18,500 PSI (500 - 1,300 kg/cm²)
Super High 18,500 - 43,200 PSI (1,300 - 3,000 kg/cm²)