A-Series Watertight Pressure Switch

Brand: Ashcroft Inc
Does not ship to OH, United States

The Ashcroft® APA and APS watertight miniature pressure switch is designed for pressure control in harsh applications.

Its design allows for easy integration into custom equipment or systems.

Ideal for pressure alarm, shutdown or control when size or compatibility is a consideration.

Features
  • 316L stainless steel enclosure provides uncompromising protection
  • Pressure ranges from vacuum to 15,000 psi (1,000 Bar)
  • Wide operating temperature -40° to 212° F (-40° to 100° C)
  • Factory set or field adjustable setpoint with Fixed deadband
  • Expanded selection of pressure and electrical connections
  • SIL 3 Capable
  • UL, CSA, CE, CRN and 3A approved
  • RoHS Compliant
  • NSF-61 Compliant

Specifications

Setpoint

  • Factory Set
  • Field Adjustable

Setpoint Repeatability (Accuracy)

  • ±2% of span. For ranges 200 through 15,000 psi
  • 5% of span for ranges -15/15 through 100 psi

Enclosure Material

  • 316L Stainless Steel

Dead band

  • Fixed

Switch Type

  • DPDT
  • SPDT

Shock

  • 75 G, 10 ms 3 Axis

Vibration

  • Passed MIL-STD-202 G

Presdsure Connection

  • 1.5" Tri-Clover®
  • 7⁄16-20 SAE M,  VCR, VCO
  • 2.0" Tri-Clover
  • G 1/4 B
  • G 1/4 A Type E Stub End
  • 1/2" FNPT
  • 3/4" Tri-Clamp®
  • 1/8" NPTF
  • 1/4" NPTF
  • 1/4" NPTM
  • 1/8" NPTM
  • 1/2" MNPT

Pressure Range

  • Vacuum -15 to 15,000 psi

Diaphragm/Actuator Material

  • 316L Stainless Steel
  • Diapragm or 316L stainless steel piston w/Viton or Buna-N O-ring

Set Point - Increasing

  • bar: -1 to 500
  • kPa: -100 to 50,000
  • psi: -15 to 7,500

Set Point - Decreasing

  • bar: -1 to 500
  • kPa: -100 to 50,000
  • psi: -15 to 7,500

Electrical Output

  • 2 A at 30 Vdc
  • 5 A or 3 A at 120 Vac
  • Gold Contacts available

Approvals & Certifications

  • CE
  • CRN - Canadian Registration Number
  • CSA
  • RoHS
  • UL
  • SIL 3
  • NSF 61 Compliant

Mechanical Life Piston Design

  • > 1 Million Operations Typical

Enclosure Rating

  • NEMA 6 / IP67

Process Temperature

  • -40 to 212° F (-40° to 100° C)

  • Process Market:
    • Offshore Oil Rigs
    • Chemical & Petrochemical Plants
    • Water & Wastewater Pressure Control
    • Pulp and Paper
  • Industrial Market:
    • Heavy Vehicle Hydraulic Braking
    • Specialized OEM Equipment
  • Medical and Life Sciences Market:
    • Autoclaves and Sterilizers
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