What 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 …
Switching function
Temperature switches in machine building: Which type suits?
Roland Sachs | Know-howTemperature switches are used in machine building and other industrial applications for limiting temperature. They monitor the temperature and react at a predefined point. To protect from overheating they either switch the equipment or machine off or switch on a fan …
How does one specify the switch point of a float switch?
Enrico Bossart | LevelIn the specification of the switch points of a float switch, misunderstandings always lead to unsuitable product designs. How one correctly specifies the switch point of a float switch will be explained here. The basic prerequisite for the correct specification …
Certification for fire-protection applications
Fabian Lotter | ApplicationsThe word certification is derived from joining together two Latin words, “certe” (meaning certain) and “facere” (to make). Certification describes the common practice with which the fulfilment and compliance with certain standards or requirements should be …
What is meant by the “change-over” switching function with pressure switches?
Enrico Bossart | Know-howA pressure switch with the “change-over” switching function represents a special version of a pressure switch with two switching outputs acting oppositely to switch two circuits. A “change-over” closes one circuit and simultaneously opens a second circuit. Thus …