Data Sheet

B-Series Switches –
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

FEATURES
Adjustable setpoints 15-100% of range
Fixed or limited adjustable deadband
Wide selection of switch elements
E
 xplosion proof enclosure provides
uncompromising protection
Special designs for NACE & fire applications

TYPICAL USES
Offshore oil rigs
Chemical and petrochemical plants
Pulp and papermills
Steel mills
Power plants
Water and sewage-treatment plants
Other corrosive environments

SPECIFICATIONS
Setpoint: Factory set or field adjustable • Highly reliable
Setpoint ±1% of full range (Additional setpoint shift of • Designed for use in wide range
Repeatability: ±1% of range per 50°F from initial setpoint
of applications
set at 70°F typical)
Enclosure Rating: B4/Hydraulic: NEMA 4X, IP66 • Pressure ranges from vacuum to
B7: NEMA 7/9, IP66 7500psi
Enclosure Material: Epoxy coated aluminum (standard)
Optional: 316 stainless steel (NEMA 7/9 only)
Diaphragm Material: Buna N, Viton, Teflon, SS, Monel
Pressure 1
/4 Female NPT (standard)
Connection: Optional: 1/2 Female NPT, 1/4 Female NPT &
1
/2 Male NPT Combo
Electrical Output: SPDT or DPDT
Electrical 3
/4 Female NPT (standard)
Termination: Optional: 1/2 Female NPT
Ambient –20°F to 150°F (–19°C to 65°C)
Temperature Range: All units calibrated at 70°F
Process 0°F to 150°F (Buna n or Teflon diaphragm)
Temperature: 20°F to 300°F (Viton diaphragm)
0°F to 300°F (SS or Monel diaphragm)
Pressure Ranges: Pressure: Vac-3000#,
Differential: 0-600#D
Hydraulic: 1000-7500#
Approvals: UL, CSA, FM, CE, RoHS (NEMA 4)
ATEX, CSA, FM, IECEx, UL, RoHS (NEMA 7)
UL: E38812, E34743
CSA: 55541
ATEX: Sira 02ATEX1391X
IECEx SIR 14.007X
FM: Limit Contol and Steam Limit Control

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B-Series Switches –
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

PRESSURE, DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE & HYDRAULIC RANGES

  PRESSURE/VACUUM RANGES Overpressure Ratings Approximate Deadband Switch Element
Nominal Pressure Proof psi Burst psi 20, 26, 27 21, 24, 31 50 22 32, 42
Vacuum
–30˝ Hg –760mm Hg -100 kPa 250 400 0.3-0.7 1.5-3.0 0.5-2.2 0.4-1.5 2.1-4.2
Compound
–15˝ H2O/ –375mm H2O/ –3.7 kPa/ 20 35 0.15-.75/ 1.5-2.5/ 0.45-2.0/ 0.5-1.2/ 2.1-3.5/
15˝ H2O 375mm H2O 3.7 kPa 0.15-.75 1.5-2.5 0.45-2.0 0.5-1.2 2.1-3.5
–30˝ H2O/ –760mm H2O/ –7.5 kPa/ 20 35 0.30-.60/ 1.5-2.5/ 0.45-2.0/ 0.5-1.5/ 2.1-3.5/
30˝ H2O 760mm H2O 7.5 kPa 0.30-.60 1.5-2.5 0.45-2.0 0.5-1.5 2.1-3.5
–30˝ Hg/ –760mm Hg/ –100 kPa/ 0.5-1.0/ 2.0-3.0/ 0.75-2.5/ 0.7-1.8/ 2.8-4.2/
15 psi 1.0 kg/cm2 100 kPa 250 400 0.3-0.7 0.5-1.5 0 .5-1.0 0.7-1.4 0.7-2.1
–30˝ Hg/ –760mm Hg/ –100 kPa/ 1.0-1.5/ 3.0-6.0/ 1.2-4.5/ 1.4-2.4 4.2-8.4/
30 psi 2.0 kg/cm2 200 kPa 250 400 0.3-0.8 1.0-2.0 0.7-1.5 0.4-1.3 1.4-2.8
–30˝ Hg/ –760mm Hg/ –100 kPa/ 2.0-3.0/ 5.0-9.0/ 2.5-7.0/ 2.8-4.5 7.0-12.0/
60 psi 4.0 kg/cm2 400 kPa 250 400 0.7-1.5 3.0-5.0 1.1-4.0 1.0-2.3 4.2-7.0
 Pressure
  10˝ H2O   250mm H2O   2.5 kPa 20 35 0.2-0.5 1.0-2.0 0.35-1.5 0.4-1.0 1.4-2.8
  30˝ H2O   750mm H2O   7.5 kPa 20 35 0.3-0.6 1.5-2.5 0.45-2.0 0.5-2.0 2.1-3.5
  60˝ H2O 1500mm H2O   15 kPa 20 35 0.5-1.3 1.5-3.5 0.9-2.5 0.7-3.0 2.1-5.0
100˝ H2O 2500mm H2O   25 kPa 20 35 0.6-1.6 2.5-5.5 1.1-4.0 1.0-4.0 3.5-7.7
150˝ H2O 3750mm H2O   37 kPa 20 35 1.0-2.5 4.5-8.5 1.7-6.5 2.0-6.0 6.0-12.0
  15 psi 1.0 kg/cm2   100 kPa 500 1500 0.1-0.35 0.5-1.5 0.2-1.0 0.4-1.0 0.7-2.1
  30 psi 2.0 kg/cm2   200 kPa 500 1500 0.1-0.50 0.5-1.5 0.3-1.0 0.4-1.0 0.7-2.1
  60 psi 4.0 kg/cm2   400 kPa 500 1500 0.3-1.0 1.0-3.5 0.7-2.5 0.6-2.0 1.4-5.0
  100 psi 7.0 kg/cm2   700 kPa 1000 3000 0.5-1.7 1.5-5.0 1.1-3.5 1.0-4.5 2.1-7.0
  200 psi 14 kg/cm2 1400 kPa 1000 3000 1-3 5-13 2-9 3.0-7.5 7.0-18.2
  400 psi 28 kg/cm 2 2800 kPa 2400 3000 4-7.5 5-24 5.5-15 4.0-11.0 7.0-33.6
  600 psi 42 kg/cm2 4200 kPa 2400 3000 4-11 9-30 7-20 5.0-23.0 12.6-42
1000 psi 70 kg/cm2 7000 kPa 12000 18000 7-30 30-110 18-70 15-80 42-154
3000 psi 210 kg/cm2 2100 kPa 12000 18000 15-60 80-235 37-160 30.0-230 112-329

  DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE RANGES Pressure Ratings Approximate Deadband Switch Element

Static
Nominal Pressure Working Proof psi 20, 26, 27 21, 24, 31 50 22 32, 42
Pressure
  30˝ H2O 750mm H2O   7.5 kPa 5.4 21.6 0.3-0.6 1.5-2.5 0.45-2.0 0.5-2.0 2.1-3.5
  60˝ H2O 1500mm H2O   15 kPa 5.4 21.6 0.5-1.3 1.5-3.5 0.9-2.5 0.7-3.0 2.1-5.0
100˝ H2O 2500mm H2O   25 kPa 5.4 21.6 0.6-1.6 2.5-5.5 1.1-4.0 1.0-4.0 3.5-7.7
150˝ H2O 3750mm H2O   37 kPa 5.4 21.6 1.0-2.5 4.5-8.5 1.8-6.5 2.0-6.0 6.3-12.0
  15 psid 1.0 kg/cm2   100 kPa 500 2000 0.5-1.0 2.0-5.0 0.7-3.5 0.7-1.4 2.8-7.0
  30 psid 2.0 kg/cm2   200 kPa 500 2000 1.0-2.0 2.0-5.0 1.5-3.5 1.4-2.8 2.8-7.0
  60 psid 4.0 kg/cm2   400 kPa 500 2000 2.0-4.0 3.0-6.0 3.0-4.5 2.8-5.6 4.2-8.5
100 psid 7.0 kg/cm2   700 kPa 1000 4000 4.0-10.0 11.0-20.0 7.0-15.0 6.0-14.0 16.0-28.0
200 psid 14.0 kg/cm2 1400 kPa 1000 4000 5.0-15.0 12.0-40.0 10.0-26.0 7.0-21.0 17.0-56.0
400 psid 28.0 kg/cm2 2800 kPa 1000 8000 10.0-20.0 20.0-60.0 15.0-40.0 14.0-28.0 28.0-84.0
600 psid 42.0 kg/cm2 4200 kPa 1000 8000 20.0-40.0 80.0-150.0 30.0-115.0 30.0-56.0 12.0-210.0

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B-Series Switches –
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

ORDERING CODE Example: B4 20 B XPK 600

psi
Enclosure
B4 - Pressure switch, Type 400, watertight enclosure meets NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 13 and IP66 requirements.

B7(1) - Pressure switch, Type 700, explosion-proof enclosure meets Div. 1 & 2, NEMA 7, 9 and IP66 requirements.

D4 - Differential pressure switch, Type 400, water-tight enclosure meets NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 13 and IP66 requirements.

D7(1) - D
 ifferential pressure switch, Type 700, explosion- proof enclosure meets Div. 1 & 2, NEMA 7, 9 and
IP66 requirements.
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed SPDT
20(8) - Narrow deadband ac, 15A - 125/250 Vac
21 - Ammonia service, 5A - 125/250 Vac
22(7) - Hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5A - 125/250 Vac
23 - Heavy duty ac, 22A - 125/250 Vac
24(2) - General purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 Vac, ½A - 125 Vdc, ¼A - 250 Vdc; 6A, 30 Vdc
25(3) - Heavy duty dc, 10A - 125 Vac or dc,1⁄8 HP - 125 Vac or dc
26(8) - Sealed environment proof, 15A - 125/250 Vac
27 - High temperature 300°F, 15A - 125/250 Vac
28(6) - Manual reset trip on, increasing 15A - 125/250 Vac
29(6) - Manual reset trip on decreasing, 15A - 125/250 Vac

31 - Low level (gold) contacts, 1A - 125 Vac

32 - Hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11A - 125/250 Vac, 5A - 30 Vdc

42 - Hermetically sealed switch, gold contacts, 1A - 125 Vac
50 - Variable deadband, 15A - 125/250 Vac
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed Dual (2 SPDT) (4)
61(8) - Dual narrow deadband, 15A - 125/250 Vac
62(8) - Dual sealed environment proof, 15A - 125/250 Vac
63 - Dual high temp. 300°F, 15A - 125/250 Vac
64 - Dual general purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 Vac, ½A- 125 Vdc, ¼A - 250 Vdc
65 - Dual ammonia service , 5A - 125/250 Vac
67(5) (7) - Dual hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5A - 125/250 Vac
68(5) - Dual hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11A - 125/250 Vac 5A, 30 Vdc
70 - Dual low level gold contacts, 1A - 125 Vac
ORDERING CODE NOTES:
71(5) - Dual hermetically sealed switch, gold contacts, 1A - 125 Vac
1 Standard housing epoxy coated
Actuator Seal aluminum. Use variation code
XYW for 316SS housing.
         Process Temp.     Range 2 Standard switch
   Material    Limits °F (10)   
Vac. ˝H2O 0-600 psi  0-1000 psi  0-3000 psi 3 Not available with psid ranges.
4 Dual switches are 2 SPDT snap-
B - Buna–N    0 to 150      •   •     •      • action switches, not independently
adjustable.
V - Viton      20 to 300       •   •     •      •
5 Wires cannot be terminated inside
T - Teflon     0 to 150      •   •     •      • B400 switch enclosure.
6 Not available with type 700 enclo-
S - 316L(9)     0 to 300   •     • sure.
7 Estimated dc. rating, 2.5A, 28 Vdc
P - Monel      0 to 300
(9)
  •     •
(not UL listed).
Options 8 Estimated dc rating, 0.4A, 120 Vdc
(not UL listed).
Use table from page 6 9 Available on pressure only.
Range 10 Ambient operating temperature limits
–20 to 150°F, all styles, setpoint
Select from table page 4 shift of ±1% of range per 50°F tem-
perature change is normal. Switches
are calibrated at 70°F reference.

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B-Series Switches –
Pressure,
Hydraulic Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

ORDERING CODE Example: H4 24 V XPK 3000

psi
Enclosure
H4 - Hydraulic pressure switch, Type 400, watertight enclosure meets NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 13 and IP66 requirements.
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed SPDT
20(3) - Narrow deadband ac, 15A - 125/250 Vac
22(4) - Hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5A - 125/250 Vac
23 - Heavy duty ac, 22A - 125/250 Vac
24(1) - General purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 Vac, ½A - 125 Vdc, ¼A - 250 Vdc; 6A, 30 Vdc
25 - Heavy duty dc, 10A - 125 Vac or dc,1⁄8 HP - 125 Vac or dc
26(3) - Sealed environment proof, 15A - 125/250 Vac
27 - High temperature 300°F, 15A - 125/250 Vac
28 - Manual reset trip on increasing, 15A - 125/250
29 - Manual reset trip on decreasing, 15A - 125/250 Vac
32 - Hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11A - 125/250 Vac, 5A - 30 Vdc
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed Dual (2 SPDT)(2)
61(3) - Dual narrow deadband, 15A - 125/250 Vac
62(3) - Dual sealed environment proof, 15A - 125/250 Vac
63 - Dual high temp. 300°F, 15A - 125/250 Vac
64 - Dual general purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 Vac, ½A- 125 Vdc, ¼A - 250 Vdc
65 - Dual ammonia service , 5A - 125/250 Vac
70 - Dual low level gold contacts, 1A - 125 Vac
Actuator Seal
  Material   Process Temp. Limits°F (5)

V - Viton       20 to 300 Viton O-ring, stainless steel pressure connection

Options
Use table from page 6
Range

  Range psi     Adjustable Setpoint Limits psi Proof Pressure psi

   1000          150 – 1000    12,000

   2000         300 – 2000   12,000

   3000         450 – 3000   12,000
   5000         750 – 5000   10,000
   7500        1125 – 7500   100,000

NOTES:
1 Standard switch.
2 Dual switches are 2 SPDT snap-action switches, not
independently adjustable.
3 Estimated dc rating, 0.4A, 120 Vdc (not UL listed)
4 Estimated dc rating, 2.5A, 28 Vdc (not UL listed)
5 Ambient operating temperature limits –20 to 150°F, all styles,
setpoint shift of ±1% of range per 50°F temperature change
is normal. Switches are calibrated at 70° F reference.

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B-Series Switches –
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

OPTIONAL FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES

B-SERIES SWITCH OPTIONS
OPTION NOTES:
Appicable Switch Series
  1 Buna N and Viton diaphragm.­
Differential   2 Advise static or working pressure for differ-
Pressure Pressure H ential pressure switches.
  3 Buna N cannot be cleaned for oxygen service.
Code Description (psi) (in. H2O) (psi) (in. H2O) Notes   4 N/A on 700 Series.
XBP Wall Mounting Bracket in. H2O • •   5 Standard with 1000 and 3000 psi ranges.
­Bottom connection only on DP in H2O rang-
XBX ½˝ Male NPT Bushing • es.
XCH Chained Cover • • • • •   6 Terminal Blocks standard with 700 dual
switches.
XC8 CSA Approval • • • • 10   7 Stainless steel diaphragm only.
XCN ATEX Directive 94/9/EC/ IECEx Rating • • • • 15   8 Standard on 700 Series. N/A with DPDT
­element on 400 Series.
XD2 Dual Seal Rating (700 Series only) • •   9 N/A with Monel diaphragm.
FM Approval – Single Element • • • • 14 10 Standard on 400 Series.
XFM 11 SS diaphragm required. Teflon diaphragm is
FM Approval – Dual Element • • • • 14 the backup.
XFP Fungus Proofing • • • • • NEMA 7 only.
12 Buna N and Viton diaphragm – 15#D &
XFS Factory Adjusted Setpoint • • • • • 2 30#D only.
XG3 Belleville Actuator • 13,14 13 24, 32, 64 or 68 element only.
14 N/A on all combinations.
XG5 UL Limit Control to 150˝ H2O • 1, 14 15 700 Series only.
XG6 UL Limit Control to 600 psi • 1, 14
XG7 Secondary Chamber with Vent • 11 II 2GD
Ex d IIC T6 Gb
XG8 Steam Limit Control to 300 psi • Ex t IIIC T85° C Db IP 6X
(Ta = –20°C to +60°C)
XG9 Fire Safe Welded Actuator • 7
XHS High Static Differential Pressure • 12
High Pressure, 40 psi, (static) d/p only
XHX 160 psi (proof) d/p only • •
100 psi (proof) pressure only (˝ H2O)
XJK Left Conduit Connection • • • • • 8
XJL ¾˝ to ½˝ Reducing Bushing • • • • •
XJM Metric Electrical Conduit Conn. M20 x 1.5 • • • • •
XK3 Terminal Block (700 Series only) • • • • 6
XLE 6 foot Leads on the Micro Switch • • • • •
XNH Tagging Stainless Steel • • • • •
XNN Paper Tag • • • • •
XPK Pilot Light(s) Top Mounted • • • • • 4
XPM ¾˝ Sealed Conduit Connection
with 16˝ Lead Wires • • • • •
XTA 316 Stainless Steel Pressure
• •
Connection for in. H2O Range
XTM 2˝ Pipe Mounting Bracket • • • •
XUD 316 Stainless Steel Pressure Conn. •
Pressure Connection:
X06 ½ NPT Male, ¼ NPT Female • • • • 5
316 Stainless Steel (Combination)
X07 ½ NPTF Press. Conn., 316 SS • • • • 9
X6B Cleaned for Oxygen Service • • • 3
Diaphragm Seal • • • •
X9F Inches of Water Housing for Outdoor Use •
XYW 316SS Housing • • • • •

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B-Series Switches –
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

B 400 DIMENSIONS
Pressure switch – psi ranges Pressure switch – inches of water ranges
4.00 2.55
4.00 2.55
101.6 64.9 101.6 64.9
1.25 Ø .28 1.25
31.8 7.1 31.8
.25 X3 HOLES .25
6.4 6.4

5.11 3.31 2.75 2.75

3/4 NPT 3/4 NPT
129.8 84.1 69.9 FEMALE 3.31 69.9 FEMALE
84.1
3.25
82.6
2.51
63.8 6.46 3.86
Ø .28 164 97.9
7.1
Ø .34
X3 HOLES 8.6
X2 HOLES
1/4 NPT
Ø 2.31 FEMALE
1/4 NPT 3.19
FEMALE 58.7 1.38 81.1
.50 35.2 5.75
3.25 12.7 146.1
82.6
2.78 BRACKET WHEN
70.6 "XBP" VARIATION
3.50 REQUIRED
88.9
Ø 5.12
130

Differential pressure switch – psi differential ranges Differential pressure switch – inches of water ranges

4.00 2.55 4.00 2.55

Ø .28
101.6 64.9 1.25 101.6 64.9 1.25
7.1 31.8
31.8 X3 HOLES
.25
.25 6.4
6.4
3.31 3/4 NPT
2.75 84.1 2.75 FEMALE
3.31 3/4 NPT
69.9 69.9
84.1 FEMALE 6.46
164 3.25
82.6

Ø .28 3.86
7.1 4.57 97.9

7.17 X3 HOLES 116.1 2.09 Ø .34

182.1 53 8.6
1/4 NPT 1/4 NPT
X2 HOLES FEMALE;
FEMALE HIGH
LOW PRESSURE 3.19
PORT
PRESSURE 1.38 81.1
PORT .50 35.2 5.75
12.7 146.1
2.78
70.6 BRACKET WHEN
"XBP" VARIATION
1/4 NPT 1/4 NPT
3.50 REQUIRED
FEMALE FEMALE;
Ø 2.31 LOW 88.9
HIGH 58.8 PRESSURE
PRESSURE PORT Ø 5.12
PORT 130
3.25
82.6

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B 700 DIMENSIONS

Pressure switch – psi ranges Pressure switch – inches of water ranges

5.21 3.82
132.3 97.1 1.22
3.82 Ø .28
5.21 31
97.1 7.1
.31 132.3 Ø .28 1.22 .28
7.9 7.1 31 X3 HOLES
7.1
X3 HOLES .28
7.1 3/4 NPT
FEMALE
3.62 3/4 NPT Ø 3.86 (2 PLACES)
FEMALE
91.9 98
Ø 3.86
98
10-32 X 3/8"
(2 PLACES)
.60 6.70
15.2 1.21 4.03
6.05 170.3
30.6 102.4
153.8 3.18
80.9
EXTERNAL
1.21
GROUND
30.6 .20
10-32 x 3/8" 1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT EXTERNAL 5.1 2.78 FEMALE
2.32 GROUND 2 HOLES 3.15
FEMALE 70.6
58.9 80
4.37 Ø 5.12 5.75
111 130 146.1

Differential pressure switch – psi differential ranges Differential pressure switch – inches of water ranges

5.21 3.82 5.21 3.82

.31 .31 97.1
132.3 97.1 1.22 132.3 Ø .28
7.9 Ø .28 7.9 1.22
31 7.1 1.21
7.1 .28 X 3 HOLES 30.6 .28 31
7.1 7.1
3/4 NPT
3/4 NPT 3.62 FEMALE
3.62 Ø 3.86 10-32 X 3/8
Ø 3.86 FEMALE 91.9
91.9 98 (2 PLACES)
98 7.09
180.1
.60
8.12 15.2
206.2 1.21 5.25 3.83
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT 30.6 133.2 FEMALE 97.3
FEMALE LOW
HIGH 10-32 X 3/8" PRESSURE
H L
PRESSURE 2 HOLES PORT
PORT EXTERNAL
GROUND 5.79
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT FEMALE 147.2
Ø 2.31 2.78 EXTERNAL
FEMALE HIGH
58.8 LOW PRESSURE 70.6 GROUND
4.37 PRESSURE PORT Ø 5.12
111 PORT 130

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B-Series Switches –
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic Proof
- Explosion

B 700 DIMENSIONS

Pressure switch – psi ranges Pressure switch – inches of water ranges

5.21 3.82
132.3 97.1 1.22
3.82 Ø .28
5.21 31
97.1 7.1
.31 132.3 Ø .28 1.22 .28
7.9 7.1 31 X3 HOLES
7.1
X3 HOLES .28
7.1 3/4 NPT
FEMALE
3.62 3/4 NPT Ø 3.86 (2 PLACES)
FEMALE
91.9 98
Ø 3.86
98
10-32 X 3/8"
(2 PLACES)
.60 6.70
15.2 1.21 4.03
6.05 170.3
30.6 102.4
153.8 3.18
80.9
EXTERNAL
1.21
GROUND
30.6 .20
10-32 x 3/8" 1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT EXTERNAL 5.1 2.78 FEMALE
2.32 GROUND 2 HOLES 3.15
FEMALE 70.6
58.9 80
4.37 Ø 5.12 5.75
111 130 146.1

Differential pressure switch – psi differential ranges Differential pressure switch – inches of water ranges

5.21 3.82 5.21 3.82

.31 .31 97.1
132.3 97.1 1.22 132.3 Ø .28
7.9 Ø .28 7.9 1.22
31 7.1 1.21
7.1 .28 X 3 HOLES 30.6 .28 31
7.1 7.1
3/4 NPT
3/4 NPT 3.62 FEMALE
3.62 Ø 3.86 10-32 X 3/8
Ø 3.86 FEMALE 91.9
91.9 98 (2 PLACES)
98 7.09
180.1
.60
8.12 15.2
206.2 1.21 5.25 3.83
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT 30.6 133.2 FEMALE 97.3
FEMALE LOW
HIGH 10-32 X 3/8" PRESSURE
H L
PRESSURE 2 HOLES PORT
PORT EXTERNAL
GROUND 5.79
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT FEMALE 147.2
Ø 2.31 2.78 EXTERNAL
FEMALE HIGH
58.8 LOW PRESSURE 70.6 GROUND
4.37 PRESSURE PORT Ø 5.12
111 PORT 130

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B-Series Switches –
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

Ashcroft Inc. supplies highly reliable Ashcroft® switches and Pressure & Differential Pressure Switches
controls for industrial and process applications. We begin with    B-Series pressure, differential pressure and vacuum switches
rock-solid designs, matching the most appropriate technology use two different actuators depending on setpoint require-
with the safety and reliability requirements of the applica- ments. For setpoints between 2 and 3000 psi, the simple,
tions. The materials of construction are specified to Ashcroft’s rugged diaphragm-sealed piston actuator is used. This design
exacting standards, and product is built to last in the toughest features high reliability and choice of actuator seal materials
applications. Our modern, responsive manufacturing facility is for ­virtually every application. An optional welded design is
supported by an extensive network of stocking distributors and also available for s­ etpoints up to 1000 psi for maximum reli-
factory sales offices located in virtually every part of the world. ability. This design is available in 316 SS or Monel. Differential
Special application assistance is always just a telephone call pressure ­models use a unique, dual diaphragm-sealed piston
away. design that features very high static operating pressures and
The Ashcroft B-Series switch line is designed to satisfy most small size.
switch requirements. Materials of construction have been For setpoints between 4.5 and 150 inches of H2O, a large dia-
selected for long life. A wide variety of precision switch ele- phragm is used for increased s­ ensitivity in both pressure and
ments are available to meet every application requirement, differential p­ ressure designs with good choice of materials
including hermetically sealed contacts for added reliability and of ­construction.
safety. The actuators we use have been proven in more than All standard models feature ±1 percent of range setpoint
20 years of service in the world’s plants and mills. Special repeatability and a minimum of 400 percent of range proof
designs are available for fire safety, NACE, limit control and pressures.
other more stringent requirements. Simplicity and ease of use These standard designs perform well in applications where
shock and vibration could be a problem and may be used in
are stressed to improve reliability of the installation.
conjunction with Ashcroft diaphragm seals in extreme services
Applications include: pumps, compressors, washers, filters,
such as slurries or abrasive process fluids.
degreasers, ­evapora-tors, recovery systems, food processing,
ground support equipment, reverse osmosis systems, heat
exchangers, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, marine
equipment, textile machinery, heating and air conditioning
equipment.

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B-Series Switches –
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World Headquarters Saudi Arabia

AARICO
Ashcroft Inc. P.O. Box 12031
250 E. Main Street Jubail Industrial City 31961
Stratford, CT 06614-5145 U.S.A. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: (203) 378-8281 Tel: 966-3-341-0278
Fax: (203) 385-0408 Fax: 966-3-341-7624
email: info@ashcroft.com email:anil@aarico.net
www.ashcroft.com www.ashcroft-alrushaid.com

International Operations Singapore

Ashcroft Instruments Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Brazil Block 1004 Toa Payoh North
Willy Instrumentos de Medicao e #07-15/17
Controle Ltda. Singapore 318995
Rua Joao Pessoa, 620 Tel: 65-6252-6602
09520-000 Fax: 65-6252-6603
Sao Caetano Do Sul-Sao Paulo-Brazil email: John.Wong@ashcroft.com.sg
Tel: 55-11-4224-7402
Fax: 55-11-4224-7477 United Kingdom
email: contato@ashcroft.com Ashcroft Instruments Limited
www.ashcroft.com.br Unit 17 & 18 William James House
Cowley Road
China Cambridge CB4 0WX
Ashcroft Instruments (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Tel: 44-0-1223-395500
1508 Lin-hu Avenue Fax: 44-0-1223-395501
Ascendas Lin-hu Industrial Square email: sales@ashcroftuk.com
Wujiang Fenhu Economic Zone
Wujiang China, 215211 Venezuela
Tel: 011-86-512-6326-9101 Manufacturas Petroleras Venezolanas S.A.
Fax: 011-86-512-6326-9106 KM7 Carretera A
www.ashcroft.com El Mojan Calle 18
#15B355 Zona
Germany Ind. Norte Sector Canchancha
Ashcroft Instruments GmbH Maracaibo Edo Zulia Venezuela
Postfach 11 20, D-52490 Tel: 58-261-757-9070
Baesweiler, Germany Tel: 58-261-742-4372
Max-Planck-Strasse 1, D-52499 Fax: 58-261-757-9461
Baesweiler, Germany email: contactenos@mapvensa.com
Tel: 49-2401-8080 www.mapvensa.com
Fax: 49-2401-808 125
email: sales@ashcroft.com
www.ashcroft.eu

Mexico
Ashcroft Instruments Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
General Mariano Arista No. 54 Nave 8
Col. Argentina Poniente
Deleg. Miguel Hidelgo
11230 Mexico City, Mexico
Tel: 525-550-82-3030
Fax: 525-550-82-3027
email: jmendieta@ashcroft.com.mx

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