PSI Automation – Formerly Baccara Australia

ph | +61 3 9729 3250    e | sales@psiautomation.com.au

ph | +61 3 9729 3250   e | sales@psiautomation.com.au

Paddle Type

Flow Switches – for Flow Measurement Control

Paddle Type

Flow Measurement Control

SIKA Flow Switches

We offer flow switches to suit many applications and processes. SIKA is not only a market leader in this field, it has also pioneered the springless design concept. Numerous continuous and qualification tests over periods of up to 16 years testify to the quality of our products.

We offer flow switches in different materials to suit specific applications and demands. Whether highly rugged and sturdy of stainless steel for industrial applications or cost-optimised of glass fibre reinforced plastic for OEM applications – our product specialists will be happy to help in finding a solution that best suits your application, both technically and economically. Customised serial versions can be provided with special factory-adjusted switching points.

Main advantages

  • Low pressure drop
  • Immediate response
  • High repeatability
  • Setpoint only dependent on flow, not on pressure or temperature
  • Long-term stable setpoints as there is no spring fatigue

Most Popular Stocked SIKA Switches

VHS/VH3 flow switch with pipe tee

VHS - Plug Connector - Brass
VH3 - 1.5m Cable - Stainless Steel

Robust metal version for high maximum flow rates

Materials: Brass or Stainless Steel
Sizes: DN 8…50
Pressure rating: PN25
Temperature (medium): -25…110 °C
Temperature (ambient): -25…80 °C
Switching function: Contact
→ closes at increasing flow
→ opens at decreasing flow
Reversing possible

Electrical connection:
VHS → Plug connector DIN EN 175301-803-A incl. cable socket
VH3 → 1.5 m PVC jacket cable
Switching current: Max 1A
Switching voltage: Max. 230 VAC, 48 VDC
Rating: Max. 26 VA, 20 W
Degree of protection EN 60529: IP65
Protection class EN 60730-1: Class II

VHS/VH3 flow switch for insertion installation

VHS - Plug Connector - Stainless
VH3 - 1.5m Cable - Brass

Threaded adapter for tees and direct insertion into pipes

Materials: Brass or Stainless Steel
Sizes: DN 50…150
Pressure rating: PN25
Temperature (medium): -25…110 °C
Temperature (ambient): -25…80 °C
Switching function: Contact
→ closes at increasing flow
→ opens at decreasing flow
Reversing possible

Electrical connection:
VHS → Plug connector DIN EN 175301-803-A incl. cable socket
VH3 → 1.5 m PVC jacket cable
Switching current: Max 1A
Switching voltage: Max. 230 VAC, 48 VDC
Rating: Max. 26 VA, 20 W
Degree of protection EN 60529: IP65
Protection class EN 60730-1: Class II

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BFS Flow Switches

This economical flow switch is designed for pump protection in the irrigation and industrial pump industry, its simple design and robust construction makes it ideal for the OEM use.

  • Suitable for pipe sizes from 1″ to 12″ diameter
  • Standard 1″ BSP fitting
  • 4 x paddle sizes supplied with each switch.
  • Brass or stainless steel body
  • Protected to IP65