FX vs LINK — Choosing the Right Sensor

By Priya Anand·Updated 2026-04-02·4,103 views·4.7

FX (External, Valve-Cap)

  • Installs in under 60 seconds per wheel — threads onto the valve stem
  • Field-replaceable CR2450 battery (5–7 year life)
  • Ideal for mixed fleets and rapid retrofit
  • Susceptible to theft in unsecured yards
  • Requires tire dismount for install
  • Sealed 7–10 year battery (replace whole unit at EOL)
  • Immune to theft; unaffected by curb strikes
  • Preferred for long-haul and vocational fleets

Recommendation Matrix

Use CasePreferred
Retrofit an existing fleet quicklyFX
New tractor spec at OEMLINK
Yard-parked trailers, low securityLINK
Rental / short-cycle assetsFX

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