PS61 Pressure Switch

All New, Redesigned PS61 OEM Subminiature Pressure Switch

$40 USD Base Price
Generous Discounts to Qualified OEM's

Designed For Reliable Performance in Challenging Environments at Competitive Prices For All of Your Hydraulic & Pneumatic Applications

Configurable Selections – A host of ports and electrical options to fit your application needs
Lightweight, Compact Design – Less than 2” (50 mm) long body & weighs under 2 oz (75 g)
Wide Media Range – Resistant to most fluids & environments
High-Temperature Range – Operates from -40° F to +250° F (-40° C to +121° C)
Reliable – Designed for over 2,000,000 repeatable cycles
Durable & Environmentally-Sealed – Available up to IPX7, IPX9K & IP6KX
High Shock & Vibration Resistance – Tested to MIL-SPEC
Broad Pressure Range – Low (10 PSI / 0.7 bar) to High (4350 PSI / 300 bar)
Approvals – CE, RoHS

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MOST CONFIGURATIONS CAN SHIP IN 3 WEEKS OR LESS!

Sensing Fluids

Coolant
Hydraulic Oil
Air
Engine Oil
Brake, Power Steering, and Transmission Fluids
And Many Others!

Applications

Comparison Chart


Series	PS61	PS11	PS41	PS71
Set Points	10 to 4,350 psi (0.7 to 300 bar)	0.75 to 15 psi (0.051 to 1 bar)	3.5 to 100 psi (0.24 to 7 bar)	10 to 5,000 psi (0.7 to 344 bar)
Max Pressure	7,000 psi (483 bar)	150 psi (10.3 bar)	350 psi (24 bar)	6,000 psi (414 bar)
Temp Ranges	-40°F to +250°F (-40°C to +121°C)	-40°F to +250°F (-40°C to +121°C)	-10°F to +250°F (-23°C to +121°C)	-10°F to +250°F (-23°C to +121°C)
Housing Materials	Zinc-plated Steel 316 Stainless Steel	Brass	Brass 316 Stainless Steel	Zinc-plated Steel 316 Stainless Steel
Contact Style	Make/Break	Snap-action Microswitch	Snap-action Microswitch	Snap-action Microswitch
Contact Configuration	SPST/N.O. SPST/N.C.	SPST/N.O. SPST/N.C. SPDT/ N.O. & N.C.	SPST/N.O. SPST/N.C. SPDT/ N.O. & N.C.	SPST/N.O. SPST/N.C. SPDT/ N.O. & N.C.
Highest IP Rating	IPX7, IPX9k & IP6KX	IP00	IP66	IP66
Deadband	Narrow	Medium to Wide	Medium to Wide	Medium to Wide
Switch Ratings	1 A @ 12VDC, 100 VA	5 A @ 24VDC & 250 VAC	5A @ 125/250 VAC 10A @ 125/250VAC	5A @ 125/250 VAC 10A @ 125/250VAC
Approvals	CE, RoHS	CE, RoHS & UL Available	CE, RoHS & UL Available	CE, RoHS & UL Available
Media Compatibility	Pressure Range codes 10-60: Liquids & Gases Pressure Range codes 70-100: Liquids	Liquids & Gases	Liquids & Gases	Liquids & Gases

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Pressure Switch Factory Setting

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