Rugged, Low Differential Switch for the Mining Industry

Client Requirements: Client in the mining industry contacted us with a problem they were having with their existing pressure switch. Their switch would occasionally fail due to the harsh abuse and environmental conditions for which the switch was subjected to. They also requested for a switch with a tighter dead band for their application.

Our Solution We had a client meeting to make sure we fully understood their application and sought for more information on how our competitor’s switch was failing to meet their expectations. We quickly realized that the existing switch they were using was not suitable for their application. Thus, we suggested a modified version of our SMA switch that would withstand the harsh environmental conditions and to achieve a lower differential. We satisfied the customer’s expectation with an IP67 ingress protection and low temperature capabilities. Furthermore, we satisfied the customer’s “wish list”, by integrating the extra features that they wanted in the switch.

We worked quickly and kept our customer informed at every phase. This open communication allowed for a quick submission in prototype delivery. Within weeks, we were able to develop a product that met their application and environmental conditions. We are proud to say that the customer has been very content with our willingness to listen and to develop a product specifically for them.

Stages in Design and Manufacturing of a Rugged, Low Differential Switch for the Mining Industry

Product Description This pressure switch is used within a fire suppression application. We had to design this pressure switch to meet customer requirements.
Capabilities Applied/Processes Research & Design
  • Had Discussion with Client to Understand all Requirements
  • Visited Client to Further Understand Their Application and Design Constraints
  • Perform Research & Development to Identify any Design Changes That Could be Recommend to Improve Existing Design
  • Generate Conceptual Design for Customer Approval
  • Performed In House Analysis to Verify Conditions That the Product Would be Used in.
  • SolidWorks Utilized to Generate 3D CAD Models
Manufacturing
  • Manufacture First Article Prior to Full Production Run
  • Assembly
Product Launch Evaluation
  • Perform Evaluation based Off on Customer Feedback for any Production Improvements
Features/Requirements Under 500 PSI Pressure Low-Temperature Capability Rugged Design High Ingression Protection Requirement
In-process testing/inspection performed Visual Inspection Pressure Testing Cycle Testing
Industry for Use Fire Suppression Mobile Equipment
Standards Met Customer supplied specifications
Product Name SKBA Pressure Switch

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