Hygienic pressure switch
The new PBSH pressure switch from SICK’s Industrial Instrumentation Division is designed specifically for pressure control applications in food and beverage processes, achieving stringent hygiene standards and high production availability cost-effectively.
The SICK PBSH combines hygienic stainless steel wetted parts with a heavy duty plastic housing featuring a bright, highly visible display to provide direct indication of process pressure.
In addition, industry standard electrical output signals provide constant feedback to the process PLC. A seal free construction ensures that the PBSH resists the aggressive and high-temperature CIP/SIP cleaning and sterilising regimes employed in the food and beverage industry.
“SICK’s PBSH pressure switch is designed to achieve high availability combined with great value for money for the food and drink industry,” says Darren Pratt, SICK (UK) industrial sensor specialist. “High quality 1.4435 stainless steel wetted parts for contact with process and CIP chemicals are combined with a heavy duty IP67 plastic head perfectly suited to standard washdown, resulting in a solution which has been optimised for the task in hand.
“A range of hygienic connections are available to meet a processor’s requirements, compatible with existing plant connections. All the PBSH’s wetted parts are welded to the highest standards to ensure in-process hygiene. Seam-free, rounded joins and no gaps or traps reduce residue build up and enables CIP and SIP processes to do their job effectively.”
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