OverviewOil-filled HWF series pressure transmitter with HART communication, designed for melt and other high-temperature process applications. Fluid-filled hydraulic transmission ensures stable measurement at media temperatures up to 315°C. FM-certified options available for hazardous-area installations.
Product name- HWF series pressure sensor / transmitter for melt - high-temperature applications
Selected configurationOrder code: HW-F-0-N-H-B35U-1-4-0-P-E-T5-0000000X000X0
- Output signal: F - 4...20 mA (HART)
- Version: 0 - Rigid rod
- Connector: N - NPT Cable
- Accuracy class: H - 0.25% FS
- Range: B35U - 35 bar
- Thread: 1 - 1/2-20 UNF (selected)
- Rigid rod length: 4 - 153 mm (6”)
- Flexible rod length: 0 - None
- Performance Level: P - PL = d
- Autozero: E - External autozero
- Tclass / Ambient: T5 (-20°C / +85°C)
Key features- Oil-filled hydraulic transmission for thermal stability in high media temperatures
- HART protocol (smart transmitter functionality)
- FM approvals available for explosion-proof and dust-ignition-proof installations
- High accuracy options: < ±0.25% FS (H) and < ±0.5% FS (M)
- Multiple mechanical interfaces: 1/2-20 UNF, M18x1.5, or flange mounting
Technical description- Measuring principle: hydraulic (fluid-filled) pressure transmission to a strain-gauge sensing element
- Diaphragm: 17-7 PH corrugated diaphragm with GTP+ protective coating
- Ingress protection and mounting: Type 4X, IP67 for indoor/outdoor hazardous areas
- Ambient temperature ratings: T5 Ta = -20°C to +85°C; T6 Ta = -20°C to +60°C
Applications & certifications- Designed for melt pressure measurement (extrusion, injection molding) and other high-temperature process control
- FM explosion-proof and dust-ignition-proof certifications for hazardous areas; SIL2 / PLd options available on certified variants
Specifications- Product family: HWF (melt / high temperature)
- Manufacturer: Gefran
- Example range (selected): 35 bar (B35U)
- Media temperature capability: up to 315°C (depending on configuration)
- Output: 4...20 mA (HART)
- Accuracy classes: H = 0.25% FS; M = 0.5% FS
- Typical mounting options: rigid rod, rigid+flexible rod, thermocouple, exposed capillary, flange