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Impress Sensors and Systems is to showcase a range of silicon pressure sensor modules for OEMs and more at Mtec 2010 on 27-28 April. The company will also highlight a differential pressure transmitter for level and flow measurement, as well as a range of process indicators and panel meters, including a compact multi-channel controller with touch-screen display. The DSP range of silicon pressure sensor modules has been specifically developed for OEMs to integrate into their own equipment or manifolds. The sensors are also designed to help solve the historical problems often associated with oil-filled pressure sensors. Targeted at OEMs, the DSP range of piezoresistive silicon pressure sensor modules are suitable for general industrial use, environmental engineering, level measurement, process monitoring, and laboratory/calibration equipment. The 18m diameter stainless steel pressure sensor modules are available in two main versions: a direct contact type, where the media (air, non-aggre...

Baumer has launched a portfolio of robust pressure and level sensors that are suitable for high vibrations as well as for use with aggressive media. For example, sensors made of seawater-resistant Hastelloy C and with a ceramic sensing element are available for desalination plants. Flush-mount versions are offered for sewage applications. The devices can be configured on PC via the Flexprogrammer 9701. Pressure and level measuring devices for water-treatment applications have to be extremely robust. First, this concerns the materials used in instruments that are in contact with aggressive or corrosive media in applications such as desalination plants or sewage sludge processing. Second, the devices have to be highly resistant against vibrations, which are generated continuously - for example, in applications with volumetric pumps. Further challenges are the formation of foam, suspended solids, and condensation in tanks. To meet these challenges, Baumer offers a portfolio of pressure a...