Our customers like to talk about a maximum operating pressure or working pressure. Unfortunately, these two terms are not defined for pressure sensors, which means that a definitive answer cannot be given. All we can assume is that, by maximum operating pressure or …
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What is the dissipation loss for a pressure transmitter?
| Michèle Beyer | Know-howThe term “dissipation loss” can be found in the data sheet for a pressure sensor or pressure transmitter. One needs this specification in order to be able to protect the pressure sensor from overheating. If a pressure sensor is operated in a hot environment, it …
Maximum pressure for pressure connection G 1/8 and 1/8 NPT
| Michèle Beyer | Know-howWhy are the threads G 1/8 and 1/8 NPT offered for pressures only to a nominal pressure range of 400 bar? Where does this limit come from? Basically, the explanation is very simple: From a certain pressure limit, the thread flanks are no longer "strong" enough to …
Differences between G1/4″ threads
| Michèle Beyer | Know-howWhat is the difference between the numerous G 1/4" threads? And are they compatible among one another? One of my colleagues also often has troubles and gets confused because of all the various G 1/4" threads which the market has to offer, or which are requested by the …
International pressure units
| Michèle Beyer | Know-howYou must have already asked yourself once in a while why there are so many different pressure units worldwide: when are they used and which units are used most frequently and where? These questions can be answered quite easily: the SI unit for the physical quantity …