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Follow on Google News | Water Pressure Sensors Packaged for Long-term Operation in PumpsWater Pressure Sensors Packaged for Long-term Operation in Residential, Commercial, Municipal and Irrigation Pumps
By: American Sensor Technologies As pressure sensors used in pumps can come in contact with water of varying pH levels, AST packages its water pressure sensors using Krystal Bond™ Technology and a one-piece, thick diaphragm design that keeps hazardous materials from penetrating the sensor diaphragm. Units can be constructed in a choice of wetted materials such as 17-4PH & 316L stainless steels and nickel alloys such as Inconel and Titanium to handle all types of water. Since the opening and closing of valves in a system can cause a pressure transient within a water pump above the measurement range in a shock-wave, AST installs an internal, stainless steel restrictor plug on its water pressure sensors to reduce the inside diameter hole to 0.040” so that when the pressure spike hits the face of the plug (also called the snubber), it feeds through the hole at a slower pace. The plug also dampens the spike to continue sensor operation. As stray voltages and leakage currents commonly transmitted through pipes can cause electrical failures of pressure sensors, AST incorporates a sensing element that withstands 500VDC isolation so that its water pressure sensors can work in extreme electrical conditions. AST water pressure sensors can be packaged with high level voltage, current and frequency outputs. A 4-20mA output signal is recommended for transmission lengths greater than 15 feet in environments with electrical noise. Sensors are available with a variety of process connections (NPT, SAE and BSP threads), various electrical connections (cable, DIN, Eurofast and Deutsch) and in sealed gauge pressure ranges to protect electronics from water conditions. To find out more about AST’s water pressure sensing capabilities, refer to the web site at http://www.astsensors.com/ # # # American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) manufactures MEMS pressure sensors, pressure transducers and pressure transmitters that offer the best price to performance ratio in the industry. Manufactured in New Jersey, AST pressure transmitter products are built with a full selection of hazardous area and industrial approvals to service customer applications. Common industries utilizing AST sensor products are industrial OEM hydraulic systems, fuel cells, medical gases, HVAC, refrigeration (ammonia, Freon, CO2), Oil & Gas exploration and production, and off-road vehicles. AST’s exclusive, proprietary Krystal Bond™ Technology (an advanced process in which inorganic materials are molecularly diffused onto a metallic surface in the presence of certain gases), produces high-performance MEMS pressure transmitter products through the use of a single piece of stainless steel. . For more information on AST pressure sensing products and technology, please visit www.astsensors.com. End
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