Pressure Transducer Now Offers Protection Against High Intensity Light and Particle Impingement

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – August 26 2003 – Endevco’s Model 8515C high sensitivity piezoresistive pressure transducer is now available with a B screen option. The B screen provides protection for applications involving exposure to high intensity light or particle impingement. This rugged transducer is well-suited for blast effect studies, the measurement of surface pressure gradients on helicopter or turbine blades, flex circuit applications on aerodynamic surfaces during flight tests, or small-scale models in wind tunnel tests.

The transducer’s small size (0.030-inch thin by 0.250-inch diameter) enables easy installation on curved surfaces with minimal effect on laminar air or hot gas flow. The Model 8515C and leadwires can also be recessed into the mounting surface for a flush fit. Additional features include high overload capability, high frequency response, very low base strain sensitivity and excellent temperature performance from 0°F to 200°F (-18°C to +93°C). The transducer is available in 15 and 50 full scale ranges.

A rubber fairing is an available option for airflow smoothing for flight test applications. The Model 8515C can be specially ordered with wider temperature compensation or rectangular housings. Endevco’s Model 136 Three-Channel System, Model 4428A, 4430A, or OASIS 2000 Computer-Controlled System are recommended for signal conditioning.

Endevco is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of dynamic instrumentation for vibration, shock and pressure measurement. The company's comprehensive line of piezoelectric, piezoresistive, ISOTRON® and variable capacitance accelerometers are used to solve measurement problems in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, industrial and marine. Other products include pressure transducers, microphones, electronic instruments, and calibration systems.

Endevco has a factory-direct sales force in the U.S. and is represented in the rest of the world by Brüel & Kjær. Brüel & Kjær has offices in 55 countries and 7 accredited calibration centers worldwide. Endevco is a subsidiary of U.K.-based Meggitt PLC, an international group of companies renowned for their specialized engineering skills.