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Differential pressure switches ensure safe filter operation

Jing Lyu | Applications
Differential pressure switches monitor filter systems in the process industry.

Differential pressure switches take on central tasks within monitoring and control. A manufacturer of filter systems for the process industry uses the WIKA model DE switches with an attached valve manifold for these functions. The decision in favour of this solution …

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Electronic pressure switches: Many setting options

Haydar Kartal | Know-how
Electronic pressure switches: setting options

  Like their mechanical counterparts, electronic pressure switches are primarily considered for simple control tasks. In addition to switching current and accuracy, there is another distinguishing feature between the two types of instrument: Electronic …

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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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Switch points in vacuum ranges: How are they set?

Haydar Kartal | Know-how
Switch points in the vacuum ranges

Setting the switch points of an electronic pressure switch for an application in the vacuum range is not a self-explanatory task. The following article therefore explains what needs to be taken into account with this setting. It involves a pressure switch with a …

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Mechanical pressure switches: How does one set the switch point?

Melanie Höfling | Know-how
Mechanical pressure switches: Settings of the switch point

Mechanical pressure switches are usually supplied with a factory-set switch point. Nevertheless, some users want to make this configuration themselves, as, for example, the pressure conditions in the application can change. In the case of pressure switches with a …

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