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Mechanical pressure switches: What principle do they work on?

Melanie Höfling | Know-how
Typical application for mechanical pressure switches

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-how
Leading ignition protection type UHP pressure transducer

The 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 …

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Hygienic M12 coupler connector for thermometer connection head

Jochen Gries | Temperature
picture of M12 coupler connector

The use of an M12 coupler connector at the connection head of a thermometer, rather than a standard cable outlet, enables quick and safe connection. In the hygienic, food and pharmaceutical industries such a design is also being demanded ever more frequently.  …

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The right cable increases your machine availability

Stefan Heusel | Know-how
bundle of cables

The choice of the right cable or line for transmitting signals on your machine has essential influence on the machine availability. Usually, when determining the instruments of machines and plants, a profound amount of attention is given to choosing the right sensors.  …

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Failure causes and sources of errors in sensors: Mechanical failure – defected cables, lines or connectors

Stefan Heusel | Know-how
avoid cable break

Cable break / lead breakage, broken connectors and damaged cable insulation – many of these failure causes and sources of errors in sensors can be traced back to mechanical failure of qualitatively inferior components. You have carefully selected a supplier for …

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