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News Release from: K-Tek | Subject: Beta temperature switches FM/CSA
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2007
Beta FM and CSA pressure and temperature
switches
K-Tek, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation, announced at ISA Expo 2007 that their Beta line of pressure and temperature switches has received FM and CSA approval
In addition, the Beta W Series has received approval for use in hazardous locations, rated to Class 1, Division 1 explosion-proof standards The Beta product line has rugged, powder coated aluminium or 316 stainless steel enclosures, that are suitable for a variety of tough applications, including offshore oil platforms
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 23 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Beta line of pressure and temperature switches, which K-Tek acquired in May 2006, features spring-loaded, self-aligning diaphragm/piston sensors.
Limited piston travel transmits pressure at the diaphragm directly to the microswitch; there are no intervening linkages or mechanisms and full protection is provided against high over-range pressure.
The switches are engineered for maximum over-range protection of up to 2000 psi / 139 bar.
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The spring-loaded piston also provides excellent resistance against shock and vibration and makes changing ranges as easy as changing the spring.
The K-Tek Beta W-Series include a separate adjustment compartment that allows for easy field calibration.
"Engineered features such as maximum over-range protection, wide rangeability, and narrow deadbands have proven extremely reliable in harsh environments," stated Winston, Landymore, Beta Product Manager at K-Tek.
"Beta is known for its extensive choice of process connection material, micro switches, and diaphragms to meet the toughest requirements.
K-Tek is confident in the Beta acquisition last year, as the Beta pressure and temperature switches strongly compliment our existing process level market".
Beta BV of The Netherlands, a K-Tek company, specializes in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of pressure and temperature switches.
With more than 35 years experience, the company has developed a reputation for its "user-friendly generation" of pressure and temperature switches.
The Beta innovative product range includes: pressure switches, fluid power pressure switches, vacuum switches, differential pressure switches including a unique bi-directional DP switch, temperature switches, and OEM Switches such as the BetaMINI which has been developed exclusively for the industrial OEM market.
All Beta switches are assembled according to customer specific requirements and are available in more than 1 million versions.
Beta currently has European, Russian, and Far East product approvals and is currently pursuing FM and CSA approvals for all switch product lines.
Beta is an ISO 9001-2000 certified company and serves all industries with specialisation in the oil and gas and petrochemical markets.
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