Pressure Profile Systems offers sensors for testing brake pad performance during actual braking

Online PR News – 18-October-2011 –Los Angeles (October 18, 2011) --- Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. (PPS) is pleased to introduce the Dynamic Brake Pad Pressure Measurement System (DBPS) which captures pressure distribution between a brake pad surface and spinning rotor during actual braking. Detailed and dynamic pressure data has helped automotive engineers evaluate brake pad performance and improve brake pad designs.

Pressure Profile Systems originally developed the DBPS to help a leading automobile manufacturer test brake pad designs and their wear-and-tear. PPS developed sensors that were embedded within brake pads for measuring dynamic pressure distribution. The sensors included integrated thermocouple that – when combined with PPS visualization software and signal conditioning electronics – are capable of compensating for the extreme temperature changes developed during deceleration. By understanding dynamic brake pad pressure distribution, the manufacturer was able to select the best brake pad designs and materials for their vehicles.

KEY SYSTEM FEATURES
• Measures pressure distribution during braking while the rotor is spinning with no need to slow down or cool off.
• Thermal compensation for accurate data collection.
• Industrial Kapton® construction for pressure measurements in high-temperature and high-pressure environments

KEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS
• Two dynamic brake pad sensors with 1.5m cable
• Embedded thermocouple for managing temperature transients
• Signal conditioning electronics with USB connection to PC
• Chameleon TVR software for real-time visualization and data acquisition
• API for integration into Windows-based custom software

The Dynamic Brake Pad Pressure Measurement System is available for purchase now. PPS offers custom sensor configurations to meet varying customer requirements. For a demonstration of the Dynamic Brake Pad Pressure Measurement System or any other systems, please call +1.310.641.8100 or email info@pressureprofile.com.

About Pressure Profile Systems
Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. (PPS) is a leading tactile pressure sensor company that has successfully created products and implemented measurement and instrumentation solutions in the fields of Manufacturing Processes, Medical Devices, Consumer Electronics, and Robotics. Founded in 1996 and based in Los Angeles, California, PPS’ mission is to improve, innovate, and create new products utilizing capacitive pressure sensing technology. What sets PPS apart from other sensor companies is our expertise in hardware and software development and system integration. For more information, please visit http://www.pressureprofile.com/.