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PRESSURE MONITORING

Product catalog summary

Company Overview
SUCO, established in 1938 by Robert Scheuffele, has grown from a mechanical workshop into a global industrial manufacturer. The company specializes in pressure switches, using both semi and fully automated systems, and emphasizes innovation through advanced CAD tools and real-world condition trials.

Historical Milestones

1938: Founded as a mechanical workshop.
1950: Trademark registration and development of centrifugal clutches and brakes.
1960: Introduction of electromagnetic clutches and brakes, and pressure/vacuum switch production.
1997: ISO 9001 certification and expansion into Asia.
2001: ISO 9001:2000 certification.
2010: Acquisition of ESI Technology Ltd.

Product Specifications
SUCO offers diaphragm and piston pressure switches with connectors like Deutsch DT04-2P, AMP Superseal, and Packard MetriPack 280. These switches can withstand overpressure up to 600 bar and are available in zinc-plated steel, stainless steel, and brass.

Technical Explanations

Pressure Switch Operation: Mechanism of normally open/closed switches using diaphragms, pistons, and springs.
IP Protection: Standards IP65, IP67, and IP6K9K for dust and water ingress protection.
Hysteresis: Difference between switching points during pressure rise and fall.
Switching Frequency: Up to 200 cycles/minute.

Compliance and Standards
SUCO ensures RoHS compliance and guarantees IP67 or IP6K9K compliance for many pressure switches.

Conclusion
SUCO's dedication to quality and innovation is reflected in its extensive range of pressure monitoring solutions, supported by a global sales network and adherence to international standards.

Gas Applications
Pressure switches are designed for liquid and gaseous media, with diaphragm switches preferred for gas applications due to leak-tightness requirements.

Set Point Tolerances
Tolerances apply to room temperature and new conditions; temperature and aging can affect switching points.

Membrane Materials
Materials include NBR, EPDM, FKM, Silicone, and H-NBR, each with specific applications and limitations.

Media Compatibility
Compatibility is based on seal materials; users must verify suitability for specific applications.

Utilisation Category
Conforms to DIN EN 60947-5-1 for AC and DC loads.

Technical Specifications
Includes voltage, current rating, temperature stability, switching frequency, mechanical life expectancy, pressure rise rate, hysteresis, vibration and shock resistance, and degree of protection.

Accessories and Plug Varieties
Various plug types available, including Deutsch, AMP, Packard, and Bayonet.

Conversion Tables
Provides conversion factors for pressure and temperature units.

Procedures and Recommendations

Factory preset switching points available; custom body materials and threads can be requested.
Compliance with safety regulations is essential, especially for oxygen use.
Dynamic pressures should be 30-50% lower than static values for safety.

Technical Data

Adjustment Range: 0.1 to 50 bar, with specific tolerances at room temperature.
Mechanical Life Expectancy: Up to 1 million cycles for pressures up to 50 bar.
Vibration and Shock Resistance: 10 g / 5 – 200 Hz and 294 m/s² respectively.

Accessories
Includes rubber protective caps with IP54 protection, suitable for voltages up to 42 V.

Compliance
All products are RoHS compliant, ensuring they meet environmental and safety standards.

Diaphragm Pressure Switches

Types and Ranges: Spade or screw terminals, adjustment ranges from 0.1 to 50 bar.
Materials: NBR, EPDM, and FKM for different fluids and gases.
Applications: Suitable for hydraulic fluids, machine oils, air, nitrogen, water, brake fluids, and more.

Piston Pressure Switches

Types and Ranges: M3 screw or spade terminals, adjustment ranges from 50 to 150 bar.
Materials: Zinc-plated steel body, suitable for limited gas applications.
Applications: Primarily for hydraulic applications, with limited suitability for gases.

Technical Specifications

Temperature Stability: Varies by material, with ranges from -40°C to +120°C.
Switching Frequency: Up to 200 cycles per minute.
Mechanical Life Expectancy: Up to 1 million cycles for pressures up to 50 bar.
Protection and Compliance: RoHS compliant, with IP65 protection when properly installed.

Accessories and Installation

Protection Options: IP65 socket devices or IP54 rubber caps for enhanced protection.
Thread Adapters: Available for special thread requirements.

Safety and Compliance

CE Marking: Complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC.
Oxygen Use Warning: Maximum operating pressure recommendations for oxygen applications.

Electrical Specifications

Voltage and Current Ratings: Detailed for various operational conditions, including AC and DC applications.
Short Circuit and Overvoltage Ratings: Provided for safe operation and installation.

Pressure Switches
Vacuum switches with brass bodies, M3 screw or spade terminals, max voltage 42 V, overpressure safe up to 35 bar, adjustment range 200-950 mbar, diaphragm material FKM.

Electronic Pressure Switches
Features ceramic sensor with thick film technology, programmable hysteresis, supply voltage 18-36 VDC, CE marked, EMC Directive 89/336/EC compliant.

Pressure Transmitters/Transducers
High overpressure safety, long life expectancy, stainless steel and titanium parts, Silicon-on-Sapphire technology, output signals 0.5-4.5 V ratiometric, 0-10 V, 4-20 mA.

Technical Data
Includes accuracy, thermal error, compensated temperature range, mechanical life expectancy, protection against reverse polarity and overvoltage surges, IP65/IP67 compliance.

Applications and Recommendations
Emphasizes safety regulations for oxygen use, recommends not exceeding 10 bar operating pressure, highlights availability of customized versions and factory preset switching points.

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