So that you don't run out of breath

Compressed air is still the most important energy source for setting things in motion in automated machines in a very simple way, for example for transporting granulate, blowing out defective parts or actuating piston rods, to name just a few examples.

No matter how cost-effectively a number of applications can be solved with the help of compressed air, the high cost factor of compressed air generation always remains a disadvantage, with an average of 95% of the work performed being lost before reaching the self-test point.

In order to reduce such losses, keep a constant overview via the compressed air consumption and also perfectly plan the maintenance intervals of a compressed air system, ipf electronic presents the SL89 and SL95, a new family of flow sensors for measuring compressed air consumption. These sensors are available with sensing elements in stainless steel and process connections from R1/4" to R2". With air flows of up to 1195m³/h, which can also have temperatures of up to 110°C, the calorimetric measuring systems record the air pressure consumption with an accuracy of ±1.5% of the measured value and ±0.3% of the final value. The solutions integrate a 4-20mA driver and an RS-485 interface for evaluation. Alternatively, the air consumption can also be easily determined via the freely adjustable pulse output.