When should you choose a mechanical pressure switch and when should you rather choose for an electric pressure switch? Each switch principle offers advantages, but also has its limitations. Among other things, you can find differences in the application form areas for mechanical and electronic pressure switches. Considered of digital pressure gauge will support you in your selection.
Application areas for mechanical pressure switches
Mechanical pressure switches tend to be used when the budget is limited and only individual switch points are essential. They are often used in safety-critical applications in which they have yet another or redundant safety function. While they remain idle for years, they transmit an immediate switching signal once the pressure exceeds the preset critical switch point pressure. For process control, however, mechanical pressure switches aren’t the first choice in electronic systems, because they are often suffering from mechanical wear, causing signal drift or even premature failure.
Application areas for electronic pressure switches
Electronic pressure switches are used where several switch points and the stability and flexibility of the control are important. diaphragm seal are ideal for automated equipment and control systems where programmable switches are preferred, as the desired setting for the switch point may change over the years. Whenever additional analogue output signals, an area indication by display or flexible adjustment and programming are essential, electronic pressure switches are the primary choice.
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