A pressure switch is a vital piece in any electronic or mechanical device. This small gadget has a very large part to play in the safe running of any piece of electronic or mechanical equipment. Without a pressure switch, equipment that runs on electrical currents or other high pressure forms of energy, would have no ability to turn itself off when needed – saving today’s high energy consumption society from countless breakdowns and potential accidents due to faulty equipment.

Irish company PJ Boner supplies a range of electronic and mechanical switches designed to suit a wide range of purposes.

PJ Boner’s electronic pressure switch range

SET46 – This electronic pressure transmitter measures relative or absolute pressure using a piezoresistive sensor.

Type 615, 616 & 619 – Relative and absolute switches measure pressure with highly resistant ceramic elements. Various electrical and pressure connections are available to suit given applications.

PJ Boner’s mechanical pressure switch range

Type 604 – Used as a flow switch in ventilation ducts for the control of filters and fans, and in primary and secondary control systems for the control of air dampers.

Type 605 – For control and monitoring applications in gas-fired boilers.

Type 610 - For monitoring non-explosive gases in the building industry, process engineering, or for control and monitoring elements in packing lines.

Type 620 & 625 – For monitoring liquids and gases in industrial equipment and manufacturing applications, in process technology, or in food automation.

Type 630 – For monitoring neutral and slightly aggressive liquids and gases.

How does a pressure switch work?

A switch is activated when a certain set pressure has been reached. The switch makes electrical contact and, depending on the pre-determined action embedded into the switch when it was made, will either turn the device on or off.

From large industrial equipment to everyday electronic or mechanical devices, pressure switches are an essential safety component in today’s society.

Make sure your industrial devices are well equipped with the right pressure switches by contacting PJ Boner today for more information. You can visit www.pjboner.com or call us in Ireland on +353 (0)1 4505050.