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At ControlAir, Inc., we specialize in precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control solutions, delivering high-performance pressure transducers tailored to the needs of industries worldwide. Our expertise lies in designing and manufacturing reliable, high-quality devices that ensure accurate pressure regulation for a wide range of applications.
NOSHOK is a manufacturer of pressure transducers: heavy-duty, explosion-proof, non-incendive, intrinsically safe, hall effect, high-accuracy heavy-duty with serial interface, high-volume OEM, thick film sensor and miniature pressure transducers. We have other instrumentation as well.
At Kodiak Controls, we specialize in providing high-performance pressure transducers designed to meet the precise needs of industrial applications. With a deep understanding of measurement and control systems, we engineer solutions that deliver accurate, reliable, and repeatable results. Our expertise extends beyond just supplying equipment—we collaborate closely with our customers to develop...
At Tel-Tru Manufacturing, we take pride in delivering high-quality pressure transducers designed to meet the most demanding industrial and commercial applications. With a commitment to precision and durability, we engineer our transducers to provide reliable and accurate pressure measurement across a range of environments.
At Validyne Engineering, we specialize in the design and manufacturing of high-precision pressure transducers, providing reliable solutions for demanding applications across industries. With decades of expertise, we engineer our products to withstand extreme conditions while delivering accurate measurements, ensuring our customers have the data they need for critical processes.
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Miniature pressure sensors are composed of transducers, which are similar devices. Transducers convert one kind of energy into another kind; sensors, however, convert energy specifically to provide a readable measurement. Pressure sensors are classified according to the range of pressure they measure, the operating temperature range and the type of pressure they evaluate. There are five main categories of pressure sensors: absolute, differential, gauge, vacuum and sealed pressure sensors.
Practically any of these can be miniaturized. A typical pressure sensor is about a cubic inch in size, but miniature sensors can be a fraction of that size. They are usually comprised of at least two wires or probes attached to a round sensor. Usually ceramic, copper or metal components are used. Miniature pressure sensors are capable of accurately monitoring the pressure of fluid and can provide a cheaper alternative to flow sensors. They are used in weather instruments, aircraft and automobiles and can also monitor the engines in many different kinds of machinery.
Pressure sensors use a variety of techniques to take measurements. In general, however, pressure sensors turn the physical force being exerted on them into a reading that can be represented by a gauge, dial or display. Air and atmospheric pressure sensors use a silicon diaphragm that bends depending on how much force is exerted on it. A charge running through it communicates to the sensor the corresponding pressure and the sensor displays it.
Advancements in technology and materials have enabled sensors to become smaller and more accurate. Integrated circuits in particular make miniature pressure sensors possible because they can be very small while still retaining all the necessary components. Pressure sensors can benefit from the use of calibrators and regulators. Pressure calibrators are devices that measure the pressure and then compare that to what the pressure sensor reads.
They help maintain accuracy, which is important for many pressure systems. Sensors are able to detect and report pressures with a margin of error less than one percent. Pressure regulators monitor and control the actual flow of pressure and are often found directly on a nozzle or valve. As a safety and loss management precaution, regulators and sensors can be programmed to alert operators if the system's pressure is too high or too low.
