What advantages do pressure switches with metal bellows offer and what’s the foundation for these? The advantages are based on the seamless design of these measuring system. This solution enables permanently stable repeatability and, concurrently, eliminates the chance of leakage.
Bellows measuring systems derive from an adult manufacturing technology. The production of metal bellows, for instance from stainless steel or a copper alloy, occurs in a number of steps. Circular discs are first cut from the flat little bit of metal, and these are then shaped into cup-shaped objects. Intriguing are softened through an annealing process in a furnace at more than 600 �C and then drawn into long, thin-walled and seamless tubes.
Constant elasticity
The tubes are corrugated through the use of forming tools at high pressure, and are trimmed to the designed size. Within the next stage, the spring-like metal cylinders are pressed together in accordance with the specified dimensions (length, outer and inner diameter). This creates the constant elasticity necessary for the stable repeatability of the movement. In the final step, the bellows are degreased and passivated, i.e. given a protective coating against corrosion.
Bellows manufactured from stainless for pressure switches
Seal-free functionality
In a pressure switch, the metal bellows is brazed or welded to the process connection. Its other end is in touch with the transmission mechanism. Therefore the instrument has a fully seamless measuring system without the need for just about any rubber sealing materials and the chance of leakage is eliminated. This feature makes pressure switches with metal bellows suitable for a wide range of applications. Process reliability can be guaranteed with liquid media.
Permanent accuracy
A metal bellows changes its length based on the pressure. Whenever a defined switch point is reached, it triggers the switching function with a transmission mechanism. If the pressure drops or rises again, the bellows returns to its original shape and the switch contact returns to its original position.
The expansion movement of a metal bellows has a high linearity. The switch differential, that is precisely adjusted with a specific calibrated spring system, remains correspondingly constant. Immediately ensures the accuracy of pressure control and switching, even over a long period of time.
Note
Detailed information on pressure switches with metal bellows, e.g. models PSM-520, PSM-550 and PSM-700, are available on the WIKA website. You want to buy pressure switches with metal bellows? Inside our WIKA online-shop you will find some of our standard designs. For those who have any questions, your contact will gladly assist you to.