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Pressure Sensor suits construction equipment applications.
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Tolerant to high-torque stress of field repair and mechanical impact, 8PP3 Silicon MEMS Strain Gage pressure sensor is ruggedized for use on construction and earth-moving equipment operating in harsh work-site environments. It has operating pressure up to 30,000 psi and features one-piece stainless steel port that does not require any internal fluid seals. Built-in self-diagnostic capabilities can interface directly with equipment control systems.
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Sensata Introduces a New Pressure Sensor for Construction Equipment Hydraulic Systems
New 'Ruggedized' 8PP3 Pressure Sensor is much more tolerant to the high-torque stress of field repair and mechanical impact
LAS VEGAS, March 11 -- Sensata Technologies (http://www.sensata.com/) will introduce a new "rugged" version of their 8PP3 Silicon MEMS Strain Gage pressure sensor at the International Fluid Power Exposition 2008. Shown for the first time at IFPE and designed for use on construction and earth-moving equipment operating in harsh work-site environments, the new 8PP3 sensor features a redesigned and strengthened hex mounting feature that enables quick, easy and damage-free installation during onsite equipment assembly or field repairs.
When hydraulic arms and joints operating on cranes, extensions, lifts, buckets or shovels are not performing properly, checking the pressure sensor on a hydraulic line is often the first troubleshooting step. "Frequently sensors are damaged in the field by the use of open ended wrenches that don't have the benefit of torque limiters" said Gregg Pestana, Sensata Construction Equipment Market Segment Manager. "Our new 8PP3 has a significantly strengthened case that is extremely robust with respect to open-end wrench installation and removal."
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The hydraulics on construction equipment require pressure sensors that operate at pressure levels as high as 20,000 psi. Sensata's 8PP3 silicon MEMS pressure sensor has an operating pressure of up to 30,000 psi and is an important component in the construction industry's trend towards more efficient electro-hydraulic operated machinery. In these systems, pressure sensors -- mounted at the hydraulic manifold -- monitor the fluid pressure and load on each line and provide input for advanced on-board equipment electro- hydraulic controls.
The 8PP3 sensor features a one-piece stainless steel port that requires no internal fluid seals and is available in a variety of threaded connection styles. Built-in self-diagnostic capabilities can interface directly with equipment control systems.
Sensata Technologies' pressure sensors and switches are used in a wide range of applications and are available in a variety of fittings, packaging materials, pressure ratings and electrical inputs/outputs. The company will be exhibiting at and is available for comment during IFPE 2008 in Las Vegas March 11-15, at booth # S-15227. For more information about the company or their full line of technologies for the construction, agriculture, automotive or HVAC/R industries, please call (888) 438-2214, or visit http://www.sensata.com/pressure.
About Sensata Technologies
Sensata Technologies is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions across a broad array of industries and markets. Our products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air conditioning, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine applications.
For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.sensata.com/.
CONTACT: Tim O'Brien of Sensata Technologies, +1-508-236-3240, tobrien@sensata.com; or Geoff Buteau of Bridgeman Communications, +1-617-742-7270, geoff@bridgeman.com, for Sensata Technologies
