Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Pressure Switch",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Transformer breathers avoid desiccant replacement from
Brownell, which we summarised at the time by saying "Desiccant self-regeneration is accomplished using the transformer's natural and environmental thermal cycle".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Switch ranges go way beyond pressure from
PVL: "PVL reckons it can supply the most extensive range of pressure, vacuum, level, flow and temperature switches available".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Mamco Precision Switches
concerning its LF20 pressure switch
- take a look at Switch handles pressures spikes
which says: "The LF20 pressure switch is factory calibrated but has an adjustment screw to facilitate any fine tuning that may be required in the field".
Take a look also at the news release from Mamco Precision Switches, Company updates pressure switch designs,
as well as Compressor offers quiet operation from Wilkinson Star,
and Sensors handle tough environments from Baumer Group.
See also:
Programmable pressure switch activates alarms
(June 2007)
Keller's PA-22 PS pressure switch has an IP67 enclosure rating and affords 1.5 times calibrated range overpressure protection
Diaphragm materials improve pressure switches
(April 2007)
Impress Sensors' 901 pressure switches are ideal for monitoring overpressure, vacuum or differential pressure of both liquid and gaseous substances, including aggressive media
Asia-Pacific leads pressure switch market growth
(April 2007)
Global shipments of pressure switches are forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 3% from US $965.6 million in 2006 to $1121.8 million in 2011
Pressure switch price reduced
(March 2007)
The Model 1000 is a highly repeatable, stainless steel pressure switch designed for the measurement of gases and liquids that are compatible with stainless steel
Challenging convention on compressed air
(February 2007)
UK industry has to 'challenge convention' on compressed air in order to combat energy price rises, says Peter Tomlins of compressor control specialist EnergAir
Pressure switch market changes to solid state
(February 2007)
Global shipments of pressure switches are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%, reaching US $1.1 billion in 2011
Valve takes charge of machine tool coolant
(October 2006)
Coolant valve features a service life of 5 million cycles or more, for use in machine tool and auto industries
Pressure transmitter suits hazardous areas
(September 2006)
Multifunctional pressure transmitter/display incorporates an award-winning, stainless steel globe housing with two PNP switch contacts and is designed to be ATEX approved for use in a hazardous area
Pressure switch offers electronic alternative
(August 2006)
The new PK7 series electronic pressure switch with an easy-to-read scale is a boon for volume manufacturers of hydraulics and pneumatics, saving time and money to install
Pressure measurement system majors on hydraulics
(August 2006)
Digital pressure gauge and switch is a more effective alternative to a pressure sensor with built-in display, analogue or digital gauge and pressure switch
Process pump is a clean performer
(May 2006)
With ultrasmooth surfaces and modified flow geometries that permit clean-in-place of the membrane pumpheads and valves, the new ProCam Sanitary can deliver up to 500 litre/h at pressures up to 20bar
Pressure switches ensure safety of extrusion press
(April 2006)
A company has installed Fluidsentry safety pressure switches to ensure the safety of workers when they access an aluminium extrusion press
Double valves meet safety requirements
(April 2006)
Double valves with dynamic monitoring and memory for press clutch and brake applications combine the dirt tolerant, wear compensating characteristics of poppet technology with double valve features
Slow motion cameras aid high speed line monitoring
(March 2006)
Slow motion cameras and software for production lines let users save recorded files in various formats, making them available to everyone, not just those with knowledge of a particular process
Filter keeps solids down
(January 2006)
Mechanical filter helps Dorset water company meet Environment Agency solids consent figure of 45mg/litre to improve quality of final effluent in line with EU legislation
Calibrator covers almost every sensor
(November 2005)
A new multifunction process calibrator can measure and source almost all process parameters and can calibrate practically all sensors and transmitters
Portable compressor delivers air where needed
(November 2005)
The TH15100P Diamond Portable compressor delivers 0.3m3/min of free air from a standard 13A supply
Pressure switch survives aggressive steam
(October 2005)
A saturated-steam-resistant pressure switch features a diaphragm made from a newly developed FKM elastomer material
Compressor control kits cut energy waste
(October 2005)
EnergAir Solutions has launched two packaged air compressor control kits for reducing the energy consumption of industrial air compressor installations employing up to four air compressors
Pressure switch is ideal for replacement
(September 2005)
When sourcing a replacement pressure switch, OEM Automatic reckons the type 0180/0181 from Suco will cover most requirements
Controlling compressed air cuts energy costs
(July 2005)
Forbo Flooring has met stringent energy saving targets by generating compressed air more efficiently and controlling the compressed air system more precisely
High pressure switch is a perfect response
(July 2005)
A new compact high-pressure switch incorporates a large digital display to monitor both coolant and hydraulic fluids
Pressure sensor stops pumps running dry
(June 2005)
A nonintrusive pressure sensor which protects pumps from both dry-running conditions and high-pressure situations, has been introduced by Robbins and Myers
Regulators claim maximum space efficiency
(May 2005)
The ARM10/11 series of compact manifold regulators are designed to provide maximum space efficiency when multiple units are used
Pressure switch is made from stainless steel
(March 2005)
For higher pressure OEM applications, Delta Controls has launched the VM4 switch
Pressure switch tackles arduous applications
(March 2005)
The new 0240/0241 range from Suco has been developed to meet the market requirement for a switch suitable for arduous applications such as mobile hydraulics
Compact pressure switch is natural successor
(March 2005)
The new compact Series 8000 pressure switch from Barksdale is the successor to previously successful XTM, XTK, X1T and 9620X range of pressure switches
Forced lubrication systems keep things moving
(January 2005)
There are several reasons for installing a pumped oil system on any piece of mechanical equipment, lubrication and cooling being the most common, reports Richard Tipping of Tuthill Pump Group
More scope for differential pressure switch
(January 2005)
Huba Control has responded to customer requests by adding new ranges to its robust type 630 differential pressure switch, which is suitable for measuring both liquids and gases
Stainless-steel switch shows its quality
(January 2005)
American Sensor Technologies reckons it has developed a superior quality, high-accuracy solid state pressure switch for the measurement of gases and liquids compatible with stainless steel
Pressure switches take more duties onboard
(December 2004)
The microprocessor based DS4 and DS6 offer all the standard functions of a pressure switch but have the added advantage of being fully programmable
Switches change to electronic operation
(October 2004)
The Ceraphant electronic pressure switch and the Thermophant electronic temperature switch are designed for use across all process industries
Distributor masters pressure switching
(September 2004)
Sussex-based Applications Engineering has been appointed master distributor for the UK and Ireland for the comprehensive range of Gems pressure switch products
Electronic pressure switch solves mechanical woes
(August 2004)
At last there is a cost-effective alternative to troublesome mechanical pressure switches in an electronic unit from IFM Electronic