2026-01-13
| Comparison Dimension | Flush Diaphragm Pressure Sensor | Standard Pressure Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Diaphragm Design | Sensing diaphragm is flush-mounted and directly exposed to the measured medium; no cavity or port between diaphragm and medium | Diaphragm is isolated from the medium by a fill fluid or protective barrier; has a small pressure port/cavity |
| Core Working Principle | Pressure deforms the exposed diaphragm → deformation is detected by the internal sensing element (strain gauge, capacitive cell, etc.) → converted into electrical signal | Pressure is transmitted through the fill fluid to the diaphragm → diaphragm deformation is detected and converted into electrical signal |
| Medium Adaptability | Suitable for viscous, corrosive, solid-containing media (sludge, slurry, syrup, acids, etc.) | Suitable for clean, non-viscous, non-corrosive media (clean water, dry gas, etc.) |
| Clogging Risk | Low; no small ports to trap particles or viscous substances | High; small pressure ports are easy to clog with solids or viscous fluids |
| Hygiene Performance | Excellent; flush surface is easy to clean and sterilize (meets CIP/SIP requirements); ideal for food, pharmaceutical industries | Poor; the fill fluid cavity and pressure port are prone to residue accumulation; cannot meet strict sanitary standards |
| Response Time | Fast; direct contact between medium and diaphragm eliminates the transmission delay of fill fluid | Slow; pressure needs to be transmitted through the fill fluid to the sensing diaphragm |
| Chemical Compatibility | High; diaphragm can be made of corrosion-resistant materials (Hastelloy, PTFE, stainless steel) | Relatively low; the fill fluid may react with aggressive media, and the pressure port is easy to corrode |
| Typical Applications | Food & beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical engineering, wastewater treatment, pulp & paper production | General industrial pressure measurement, clean fluid/gas pressure monitoring, HVAC systems |