Rugged Pressure Sensors are Ideal for Construction & Agricultural Vehicles

November 21, 2007

MOORPARK, Calif. – Kavlico, an operation of Schneider Electric and a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST)’s pressure sensors have been designed with durability in mind. The harsh construction and agricultural vehicle sectors demand sensors that can not only withstand but also perform reliably and accurately under hostile installation conditions. The rugged assembly of our sensors allows them to perform in this environment day-in and day-out, whether measuring hydraulic fluid pressure or engine oil pressure.

Sensors can be specified with either brass or stainless steel housings, dependent upon application. They require a 5 Vdc power supply and provide a linear amplified output proportional to pressure of 0.5 to 4.5 Vdc. Capable of operating in high shock and vibration environments, these sensors have an operating temperature range of -40° to +125°C. Sensors can be specified with a variety of pressure ports; 1/8 NPT and M12 are typical, while electrical connectors such as Packard, DIN, and Deutsch are also common options. These low-profile, low-cost sensors also exhibit excellent EMI/EMC performance.

Standard pressure ranges are from 1 psi to 5,000 psi, and custom ranges are available for OEM quantities. Measurement technologies are either ceramic capacitive or oil-filled PRT (piezo-resistive).

About Kavlico

Kavlico is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and is a global business unit of Schneider Electric. Kavlico is a leading manufacturer of pressure, position (LVDT & RVDT), force, level, tilt, media quality, and other specialty sensors and transducers for the transportation, industrial, and aerospace & defense markets.
www.kavlico.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Headquartered in Moorpark, CA, Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a global business unit of Schneider Electric and is comprised of the industry-leading brands of Crouzet, Kavlico, Crydom, as well as the former divisions of BEI Technologies, including Newall and Systron Donner. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products for the transportation, industrial, and aerospace & defense markets.
www.cstsensors.com

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