What is the lifetime of a FlexiForce sensor?
The durability of the FlexiForce sensor depends on the conditions to which it is exposed: magnitude of the load, the interface material, and the direction of the load (minimal shear). The sensor was tested under “normal” conditions with a 50LB impact load on the sensor, which was between two pieces of metal. 1,000,000 cycles/hits were achieved. Upon completion of the tests, the sensor’s output still varied with applied load.
