Mechanical pressure switches in compact design ensure safe pressure monitoring in, for example, pumps, compressors and mobile working machines. Regardless of the application, they function in accordance with the principle of the preloaded spring, with a diaphragm or a …
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What is the leading ignition protection type for UHP pressure transducers?
| Fabian Mayer | Know-howThe leading ignition protection type is critical for the electrical connection of a pressure sensor with explosion protection. It does not necessarily have to be the one with the stricter requirements. This applies, for example, for the UHP pressure transducers of the …
Reed level sensor: Defining the measuring range flexibly
| Oleg Greber | Know-howA float-based level sensor with a reed chain is a widely used and comparatively economical solution for continuous level measurement in vessels. Users can define its measuring range flexibly within a given range. This article describes what needs to be taken into …
What do dead bands mean with a float switch?
| Oleg Greber | Know-howFloat switches with reed contacts enable both reliable and economical level measurement. Accordingly, they are used in a wide variety of applications. As with all level sensors using the float principle, users must pay attention to the dead bands when configuring the …
Pressure switches with metal bellows: Stable repeatability, no risk of leakage
| Jing Lyu | Know-howWhat advantages do pressure switches with metal bellows offer and what is the basis for these? The advantages are based on the seamless design of their measuring system. This solution enables permanently stable repeatability and, at the same time, eliminates the risk …