2026-01-13
A flush diaphragm pressure sensor is a type of pressure measurement device designed with its sensing diaphragm exposed (flush-mounted) to the measured medium, rather than being separated by a fill fluid or protective barrier. This design is tailored for applications where the measured medium is viscous, corrosive, contains solids, or is prone to clogging — scenarios that would damage or interfere with traditional pressure sensors.
The key component is a thin, flexible diaphragm (usually made of stainless steel, Hastelloy, or PTFE for chemical resistance) that sits flush with the sensor’s process connection surface. There is no cavity, port, or fill fluid between the diaphragm and the medium.
Behind the diaphragm, there is a sensing element (commonly a strain gauge, capacitive cell, or piezoelectric material). When pressure is applied to the diaphragm, it deforms slightly. This deformation is converted into an electrical signal (voltage, current, or frequency) by the sensing element, which is then processed and output for measurement.
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