Water Leaks in Injection Molding Systems

injection mold with water leak detection system

Water leaks are common in the molding business. As much as 40% of downtime can be attributed to dealing with water leaks. These unscheduled mold stops cost injection molders thousands of dollars per year in lost hours, product, and missed deadlines.

Water Alert leak detection systems provide early warning at the first sign of a water leak so you can take action sooner and minimize downtime. Our industrial water leak sensors and monitors are low-maintenance and backed by a 5-year warranty.

Early Leak Detection for Injection Molders

Many injection molding processes run unattended for long periods. Continual leakage monitoring with our equipment systems allows you to be alerted to leaks as they occur. When water leaks occur the leak needs to be isolated while the molder determines where it is coming from. Often these leaks occur around static seals or failed O-rings, but not always. The best way to do that is likely with a combination of Water Alert industrial water leak detectors.

Water Alert SS-1 & Water Alert SS-4

Our Model SS-1 and Model SS-4 water leak detectors are both excellent choices for single-spot detectors. Choosing between them depends on your specific needs.

  • Model SS-1 provides local and remote alarms. The local alarm also makes it a great choice for noisy areas.
  • Model SS-4 is used in situations where a local water leak detector is needed, but a local audible alarm is not.

View our entire SS Series product specifications online.

Water Alert Water Leak Sensor Cable

These water leak sensor cables are unique accessories that further expand the capabilities of a Water Alert equipment system. These multi-conductor wires act as extensions of the sensing probes contained within our standard detectors, with gold-plated sensors every 3 feet along the cable. One or two sensor cables can be connected to any Water Alert standard detector to detect liquid leakage that includes both solutions of water and ethylene glycol.

Product & System Support

Dorlen Products has provided reliable water leak detection equipment and systems for commercial and industrial properties since 1975. Proudly made in the USA, our products have been installed in more than 25,000 locations nationwide and are backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

All of our commercial and industrial water leak equipment systems can be designed specifically for your particular setup and needs. Contact us today and we’ll help you find the right water leak detectors and configuration. Prevent business disruption, lost revenue, or mold damage with a Water Alert water leak detector.


For help in system design, layouts or quotations, please contact Dorlen’s technical dept. at 414-282-4840 or contact us online.