Pressure sensors

Pressure sensors for industrial applications

Pressure sensors measure and monitor the pressure of liquids and gases in industrial systems, converting the measured value into a switching, analogue or digital signal for process control. They are used across Australian manufacturing, water and wastewater, food and beverage, mining, mobile equipment and other industrial applications to monitor hydraulic, pneumatic and process pressure.

Key benefits

• Monitor pressure, vacuum and switching points in real time
• Selecting measuring ranges from -1 to 600 bar across the pressure sensor portfolio
• Choose models for liquids, oils, gases, compressed air and viscous media
• Match the output to the control system, including switching, analogue and IO-Link options
• Select from industrial, pneumatic, mobile and hygienic designs
• Access process values and diagnostic information directly at the sensor or through the control system

The Australian range includes pressure sensors, electronic pressure switches and pressure transmitters for industrial, pneumatic, mobile and hygienic applications, with product options covering -1 to 600 bar and different process connections, outputs and display configurations.

Why choose ifm pressure sensors?

ifm pressure sensors are designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments. Available with switching, analogue and IO-Link communication options, the range supports applications from compressed air monitoring and hydraulic systems through to hygienic food-processing operations. Depending on the model, features include local displays, diagnostic information, flush process connections and robust designs for vibration, washdown and pressure spikes.

Choose by application

Select a pressure sensor based on the medium, pressure range, process connection, output signal and operating environment.

• Industrial and hydraulic systems: The PN pressure sensor range provides local pressure indication and includes switching, analogue and IO-Link options for machine and process pressure monitoring. The Australian product range includes PN models covering hydraulic and general industrial pressure applications.
• Pneumatic and vacuum systems: PQ pressure sensors are designed for compressed-air treatment, system-pressure measurement, vacuum handling and gripping applications.
• Food and beverage processing: PI and other hygienic pressure sensors provide flush-mounted options for pressure measurement in tanks, pipes and hygienic processing systems. The PI range uses a flush ceramic measuring cell and is intended for food-industry applications
• Water and wastewater: used to monitor pumps, filtration systems, pressure zones, treatment processes and pipework throughout water and wastewater facilities. Real-time pressure monitoring can help identify blockages, leakage events and pump-performance issues before they impact operations.
• Viscous or deposit-forming media: PL flush pressure sensors are suited to media such as adhesives, sealants and pastes where material could collect in a recessed pressure port. The PL15 offers flush installation, while the shorter PL13 process connection is intended for standard fittings where flush mounting is not required.
• Mobile machinery: PG electronic manometers combine electronic pressure measurement with a multicolour LED display for visualising pressure ranges, switching points and minimum and maximum values

Selecting the right pressure sensor

Before choosing a sensor, consider:

• Required pressure or vacuum range
• Process medium and wetted-material compatibility
• Medium and ambient temperature
• Process and electrical connections
• Switching, analogue or IO-Link output
• Exposure to pressure peaks, vibration, moisture or washdown