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Pressure Transducers & Transmitters |
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High Pressure Transmitters & Transducers | |
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A2 Heavy Industrial & Hazardous Locations Pressure Transmitter Designed for heavy industrial and hazardous location applications, the new Ashcroft® A2 pressure transmitter is a durable instrument that provides considerable specification flexibility in terms of performance, construction and optional features. Specify a base unit from a broad choice of standard ranges, process connections, output signals and electrical terminations or customize the transmitter from a long list of optional features and construction variables. Applications include test stands, compressor control, hydraulic systems, oil field equipment, upstream oil and gas production, natural gas compression and transfer control. |
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G2 High Performance Transducer for Tough OEM Applications Applications include off-road equipment, construction machinery, compressor control, HVAC and refrigeration, agricultural implements, process automation and control, hydraulic and pneumatic sensing, pump monitoring. |
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K1 Thin Film Transducer/Transmitter for Industrial Applications The Ashcroft® K1 transmitter introduces the benefits of polysilicon thin film performance at affordable prices. Modern low-pressure chemical vapor deposition methods provide simple, stable molecular bonds between a proven metal diaphragm and a polysilicon strain gage bridge. There are no epoxies or bonding agents to contribute to signal instability or drift. The integral metal diaphragm and polysilicon bridge are virtually unaffected by shock, vibration or mounting. These transmitters are offered in many standard pressure ranges with either current or voltage output signals. Transmitter performance is directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and specifications are conservatively stated. A calibration test certificate is available with each transmitter. Applications include hydraulic, refrigeration, machine tool, test/measurement, pump control, HVAC, medical, construction equipment and all general purpose industrial process applications. |
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K2 Thin Film Transducer with Conditioned MilliVolt Output The Ashcroft® K2 transducer introduces the benefits of polysilicon thin film performance at affordable prices. Modern low-pressure chemical vapor deposition methods provide simple, stable molecular bonds between a proven metal diaphragm and a polysilicon strain gage bridge. There are no epoxies or bonding agents to contribute to signal instability or drift. The integral metal diaphragm and polysilicon bridge are virtually unaffected by shock, vibration or mounting. These transducers are offered in many standard pressure ranges with high-quality millivolt output signal ratiometric to supply voltage. Transducer performance is directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and specifications are conservatively stated. A calibration test certificate is available with each transducer. Applications include hydraulic, machine tool, test and measurement and all general purpose industrial process applications. |
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K8 Thin Film Transducer with Unconditioned MilliVolt Output The Ashcroft® K8 transducer introduces the benefits of polysilicon thin film performance at affordable prices. Modern low-pressure chemical vapor deposition methods provide simple, stable molecular bonds between a proven metal diaphragm and a polysilicon strain gage bridge. There are no epoxies or bonding agents to contribute to signal instability or drift. The K8 is offered in many standard pressure ranges with high quality millivolt output. Signal output is proportional to supply voltage, and sensitivity varies between 6-18 mV/V at full scale. Transducer performance is directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and specifications are conservatively stated. Applications include hydraulic, hand tools, machine tool, compressor, HVAC, medical, control valves, construction equipment and all general purpose industrial process and OEM applications. |
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KM10 Rugged, Compact Transducer for High Volume OEM The new Ashcroft KM10 Pressure Transducer is the ideal choice for the high volume OEM who requires an economical yet durable pressure transducer. The KM10 marries a proven polysilicon thin film sensor to a high performance ASIC to provide a highly accurate, stable and rugged pressure sensing instrument. Applications include off-road equipment, construction machinery, HVAC/R, compressors, pump control. |
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KS Thin Film Transducer/Transmitter for Sanitary Applications Dresser Instrument Division combines the proven polysilicon thin film transmitter technology with its longtime know-how of diaphragm seals to create the Ashcroft® KS Sanitary Pressure Transmitter. This all-welded stainless steel construction meets the 3A Sanitary Standard 74-02. The KS Sanitary Pressure Transmitter introduces the benefits of polysilicon thin film performance at an affordable price. Modern low-pressure chemical vapor disposition methods provide simple, stable, molecular bonds between a proven metal diaphragm and polysilicon strain gage bridge. There are no epoxies or bonding agents to contribute to signal instability or drift. The integral metal diaphragm and polysilicon bridge are virtually unaffected by shock, vibration or mounting position. Applications include dairy, food, pharmaceutical and any 3A sanitary application. |
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KX Flush Mount Thin Film Transducer/Transmitter for Pulp & Paper The Ashcroft® KX transmitter combines the proven benefits of polysilicon thin film performance with the utility of a flush-mounting sensing diaphragm. Modern low-pressure chemical vapor deposition methods provide simple, stable molecular bonds between a proven metal diaphragm and a polysilicon strain gage bridge. There are no epoxies or bonding agents to contribute to signal instability or drift. The flush sensing element is provided by an integral, silicone filled stainless steel diaphragm seal. The small sensing area and low internal volume ensure accurate measurement under severe conditions. The polysilicon strain resistors combine very low noise levels with very high signal output. There are no semiconductor (p-n) junctions to change with temperature, time or use. The integral metal diaphragm and polysilicon bridge are virtually unaffected by shock, vibration, or mounting position. These transmitters are offered in many standard pressure ranges with either current or voltage output signals. Transmitter performance is directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and specifications are conservatively stated. Applications include Pulp and Paper, Paint Booths, Food Processing, Printing Presses, Agricultural Spraying. |
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V2 Fused Silicon Transducer/Transmitter for OEM Applications The new Ashcroft® V2 premier pressure transducer utilizes fused silicon strain gage technology. This unique technology is based on a principle that results in superior linearity and repeatability performance, high proof-and-burst pressure tolerance, and wide operating temperature capability. There are no epoxies or organic materials, such as O-rings, to contribute to signal instability or drift. This robust unit is virtually unaffected by shock, vibration, mounting position, or pressure pulsation. The wide operating temperature range, all-stainless steel wetted materials, high overpressure protection, and highly reliable Ashcroft electronics make the V Series transducer a solid choice for many applications. Applications include OEM 1%, off-road vehicles, HVAC/Refrigeration, irrigation systems, fuel management, railroad brake systems. |
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2279 Duratran® Transmitter (±0.5% of span) The Duratran® solution is a reliable Duragauge® pressure gauge fitted with optical circuitry to provide a 4-20mA output. The 4.5" phenolic case is hermetically sealed, chemical and heat resistant. The wide selection of system materials and corrosion-proof housing meets a variety of demanding applications. . . even those with vibration and pulsation. This transmitter/gauge allows you to save money, replacing two instruments with one Duratran. |
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DXLdp Low Pressure Differential Transducer/Transmitter The Ashcroft® DXLdp is a variable capacitance sensor within a glass-clad silicon chip. The patented Si-Glas™ technology combines the inherent high sensitivity of a variable capacitance transducer with the repeatability of a micro-machined, ultra-thin silicon diaphragm. The Ashcroft Si-Glas sensor now enables precise measurement and control of very low pressure. Although the ultra-thin silicon diaphragm deflects only a micron, the sensor is 100 times more sensitive to pressure than available silicon piezoresistive pressure sensors. The Si-Glas sensor is composed of only sputtered metals and glass molecularly bonded to silicon. There are no epoxies or other organics in the sensor to contribute to drift or mechanical degradation over time. The glass-clad silicon diaphragm withstands extreme overpressure as well as severe shock and vibration. Applications include lab/clean room monitoring, Leak detection, laminar flow, furnace draft measurement, medical diagnostic equipment, over air flow control. |
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IXLdp Ultra-Low Variable Capacitance Transducer/Transmitter The Ashcroft® Industrial IXLdp was designed for the measurement and control of very low pressure and flow in industrial and process plant environments. The Industrial IXLdp transmitter features a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure, built-in electrical terminal box isolated from the electronics and threaded process connections. The Ashcroft IXLdp transmitter utilizes a state-of-the-art variable capacitance sensor with a glass-clad silicon chip. The Si-Glas technology combines the inherent high sensitivity of a variable capacitance transducer with the repeatability of a micro-machined, single-crystal silicon diaphragm. The Si-Glas sensor is composed of sputtered metals and glass molecularly bonded to silicon. There are no epoxies or other organics in the sensor to contribute to drift or mechanical degradation over time. Applications include leak detection, room pressurization, combustion air/fuel control, furnace draft measurement, medical diagnostic equipment, stack gas flow measurement. |
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RXLdp Ultra-Low Variable Capacitance Transducer/Transmitter The Ashcroft® RXLdp transmitter introduces a variable-capacitance sensor using a glass-clad silicon chip. The patented Si-Glas™ technology combines the inherent high sensitivity of a variable capacitance transducer with the repeatability of a micro-machined, ultra-thin single crystal silicon diaphragm. The Ashcroft Si-Glas sensor enables precise measurement and control of very low pressure. Although the ultra-thin silicon diaphragm deflects only a micron, the sensor is 100 times more sensitive to pressure than available silicon piezoresistive pressure sensors. The Si-Glas sensor is composed of sputtered metals and glass molecularly bonded to silicon. There are no epoxies or other organics in the sensor to contribute to drift or mechanical degradation over time. Applications include lab/clean room monitoring, leak detection, laminar flow, furnace draft measurement, medical diagnostic equipment, over air flow control. |
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XLdp Ultra-Low Variable Capacitance Transducer/Transmitter The The Ashcroft® XLdp is a variable capacitance sensor within a glass-clad silicon chip. The patented Si-Glas™ technology combines the inherent high sensitivity of a variable capacitance transducer with the repeatability of a micro-machined, ultra-thin silicon diaphragm. The Ashcroft Si-Glas sensor now enables precise measurement and control of very low pressure. Although the ultra-thin silicon diaphragm deflects only a micron, the sensor is 100 times more sensitive to pressure than available silicon piezoresistive pressure sensors. The Si-Glas sensor is composed of only sputtered metals and glass molecularly bonded to silicon. There are no epoxies or other organics in the sensor to contribute to drift or mechanical degradation over time. The glass-clad silicon diaphragm withstands extreme overpressure as well as severe shock and vibration. Applications include lab/clean room monitoring, leak detection, laminar flow, furnace draft measurement, medical diagnostic equipment, over air flow control. |
