Festo Pressure Switch, Push In 6 mm -1bar to 0 bar

Choose this intelligent pressure switch from Festo for quick and simple pressure-monitoring applications. Its analogue output is easy to read and delivers instant current pressure readings. The polyamide housing offers protection against abrasion, moisture and dust for an extended service life with minimal downtime. Its push-in pneumatic port lets you make quick connections without needing any specialised tools. This device is protected against short circuits to keep it running efficiently. Its operating temperature range of 0°C to +50°C means it's suitable for use across demanding industrial environments.

• Includes a 2.5m cable for easy installation
• Polarity protected for improved electrical safety
• IP40 (ingress protection) rated enclosure is protected from tools and small wires larger than 1mm

• Pneumatic and processing industries
• Automated packing and production lines
• Warehouses and storage facilities

This device measures relative pressure using a piezoresistive pressure sensor that contains several thin wafers of silicon embedded between protective surfaces. These surfaces are connected to a Wheatstone bridge, which detects differences in resistance and then reports a change in pressure.