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Pressure sensors for a multitude of industry applications

Hydrotechnik UK's expanded pressure sensor portfolio meets the needs of a wide range of industries and applications, from low cost OEM production to high performance R&D and test.

25/10/2015 11:46:34

Made in Germany in partnership between Hydrotechnik & ADZ, the new product line offers an extensive choice for markets ranging from industrial machinery, process and environmental systems to automotive, rail and aerospace.

Featuring thin-film and diffused silicon elements, the ADZ piezo-resistive sensing technology is accurate, small and robust with stainless steel construction. The sensors can be adapted to meet different sensor configurations - from a standard 22mm cylindrical transmitter to customised miniature transducers for critical measurements in confined spaces.

Featuring ranges from 10mbar to 4,000bar with good shock, vibration and overload ratings, Hydrotechnik’s rugged stainless steel pressure transducers and transmitters are suitable for all kinds of gas/fluid media, in harsh operating environments and over a wide temperature range. Gauge, absolute, vacuum and differential configurations are available and flush mount/open face diaphragms.

Dependent on user requirements, measurement accuracy at room temperature conditions (according to IEC 61298-2) can be supplied up to 0.1 percent of calibrated pressure range - equivalent to 0.05 percent BFSL (Best Fit Straight Line). This includes the combined effects of non-linearity, hysteresis, non-repeatability and zero/span offset.

All popular electrical outputs are available including 2/3 wire 4-20mA, voltage, switch and CANbus (CANopen 2.0A/2.0B) and example connectors include DIN, Deutsch, M12, Packard and Superseal amongst others. Intrinsically safe ATEX / Ex approved versions are available for use in Zone 0 and Zone 1 hazardous areas.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.