Pressure Switch

A pressure switch is a form of switch that closes or opens an electrical contact when a certain set
fluid pressure has been reached on its input. The switch may be designed to operate the contact either
on pressure rise or on pressure fall. Pressure switches are widely used in industry to automatically
supervise and control systems that use pressurized fluids.
Another type of pressure switch detects mechanical force; for example, a pressure-sensitive mat is used
to automatically open doors on commercial buildings. Such sensors are also used in security
alarm applications such as pressure sensitive floors.
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A pressure switch for sensing fluid pressure contains a capsule, bellows, Bourdon tube, diaphragm or
piston element that deforms or displaces proportionally to the applied pressure. The resulting motion is
applied, either directly or through amplifying levers, to a set of switch contacts. Since pressure may be
changing slowly and contacts should operate quickly, some kind of snap-action switch is used to ensure
quick operation of the contacts.
The pressure switch may be adjustable, by moving the contacts or adjusting tension in a counterbalance
spring. Pressure switches may have a calibrated scale and pointer to show the set point of the switch.
Differential Pressure Switch
A differential pressure switch is a device which utilizes a differential air/fluid pressure to actuate an
electric switch at a pre-set actuation point.
The pressure-sensing element of a pressure switch may be arranged to respond to the difference of two
pressures which may be two positive or two negative pressures, or a positive and atmospheric or a
negative and atmospheric pressure.
Such switches are useful when the difference is significant, for example, to detect a clogged filter in a
fuel/oil supply system. The electric switch may be used to start or stop motors or fans, open or close
dampers or louvers, light a warning signal, sound alarms, etc.