This section provides an overview for wireless pressure sensors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 wireless pressure sensor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked wireless pressure sensor companies as of November, 2024: 1.TECHNOTON ENGINEERING, 2.HOLYKELL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED, 3.National Control Devices, LLC.
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A wireless pressure sensor measures pressures, such as gauge pressure, in factories and plants without needing wired connections for power or communication.
In many industrial settings, it is essential to measure and manage the pressure of gases and liquids, including gauge pressure, sealed gauge pressure, and differential pressure. Traditional wired pressure sensors require long power cables and can have installation limitations. Wireless pressure sensors eliminate these restrictions, allowing for installation in desired locations. The power sources are mainly divided into battery-powered and self-powered types. Additionally, some products are used in educational settings for scientific experiments.
Wireless pressure sensors are used in various industrial applications, including power plants, chemical plants, oil refineries, and food processing facilities.
Many industrial processes involve the use of pressurized gases or pressurized containers. Monitoring pressure is crucial as pressurized leaks or container expansions can disrupt the safe operation of manufacturing processes. Primary uses include:
Wireless pressure sensors are also used in educational settings for various physics and chemistry experiments, such as Boyle's law and measuring pressure inside balloons.
Wireless pressure sensors measure the pressure of gases or liquids via a diaphragm and convert it into an electrical signal using a pressure-sensitive element.
A semiconductor piezoresistive diffusion pressure sensor forms a semiconductor strain gauge on the diaphragm's surface. The diaphragm deforms under pressure, causing a change in electrical resistance due to the piezoresistive effect, which is then converted into an electrical signal. The piezoresistive effect is the change in electrical resistivity caused by applied stress, different from the piezoelectric effect, which is the polarization phenomenon caused by stress.
A capacitive pressure sensor forms a capacitor with a fixed glass electrode and a movable silicon electrode. The change in capacitance due to the deformation of the movable electrode under pressure is converted into an electrical signal.
Wireless pressure sensors come in battery-powered and self-powered or energy-harvesting types. Battery-powered types use various batteries like button cells, AA, AAA, and lithium batteries.
Self-powered types do not require batteries and operate by collecting waste energy from surrounding heat, vibration, etc. Energy sources include temperature differences, vibrations, sunlight, and magnetic fields. This eliminates the need for battery maintenance and reduces operational costs.
Wireless pressure sensors use various wireless communication methods for data transmission to data loggers, such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Lora, LoRaWAN, and Bluetooth. The suitable data communication method is chosen depending on the product and application. For instance, LoRaWAN offers excellent reception sensitivity and resistance to radio interference, allowing for communication distances of over 10 km in ideal environments, making it suitable for wide-area operations. Additionally, some products enable status checking via smartphones.
Wireless pressure sensors come in various types, each with different specifications and features. The pressure range, durability, and suitable applications vary by product, so it is necessary to select the appropriate one based on the intended use.
Some products allow data to be saved in CSV format for statistical maintenance and management of equipment. Products with mechanical pressure gauges equipped with pressure sensors and communication modules enable pressure readings on-site even when communication is unavailable. Sampling intervals vary by product, from 0.1-second units to minute units, and some offer real-time data display.
Products with an IP65 waterproof rating can be used in wet environments or outdoors. While many products are unsuitable for corrosive gases and fluids, some can measure contaminated water, steam, and slightly corrosive fluids.
Products with explosion-proof certification can be installed in hazardous areas handling flammable gases, such as petrochemical plants, paint factories, and chemical plants.
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National Control Devices LLC, established in 1995 in Osceola, Missouri, is a manufacturer and designer of IoT-connected NCD devices and hardware for tech companies. The company makes IoT devices such as sensors, relay controllers, and accessories. It also provides services like customizing enclosures and boards and printing colors that help customers reduce wiring, power consumption and production costs. The company has partnered with PyComm, Particle, Losant, Blynk and Cayenne brands. Its authorized distributors include Relay Pros, Reboot Shop, Logic Bus, and Digi Key.
Phase IV Engineering, established in 1992 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of wireless sensor solutions. The company's product range includes a wide range of wireless sensors, such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, and level sensors, catering to diverse industries including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and medical. Their services encompass custom wireless sensor design services. Tasked with delivering wireless sensor solutions, the company has a track record of technical expertise and awards. With decades of experience, it consistently exceeds expectations in quality and service.
Phoenix Sensors is a manufacturer and distributor of various types of OEM pressure sensors. The company is established in 2015 and is located at Chandler, United States. The company product portfolio includes sensors for measurement of various attributes like pressure, temperature, position, humidity, etc. The company also provides these sensors in wireless forms, customized to specific applications. The sensors find application in various industries which include Medical, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Life Sciences.
Holykell Sensor Inc., established in 2001 and based in Hunan, China, is a manufacturer of industrial measuring instruments. The company produces industrial measuring instruments such as pressure & level sensors, temperature & wireless sensors, flow meters and one-stop solutions. These products are utilized in chemical, food, marine, waste water and oil & gas among other industries. It also provides OEM & ODM services along with customized solutions. The company has obtained various quality certifications including CE, ATEX, RoHS and ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001.
Renesas Electronics Corporation was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Renesas is a global research, design, and manufacturer of semiconductors used in industries spanning automotive, consumer electronics, the internet of things, power & energy, and industrial sectors. Renesas manufactures both analog and digital products. Analog products include amplifiers, audio & video devices, data converters, PLC, and switches & multiplexers. Digital products include microcontrollers, memory components, sensors, wireless connectivity products, and others. Renesas also offers design resources such as kits, development tools, partner programs, and design tools.
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation was founded in Japan in 1954. Yokogawa currently serves a wide array of industries including the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor and telecommunications industries with both hardware and software solutions. Among Yokogawa’s suite of products are oscilloscopes, voltage probes, power analyzers and meters, data acquisition tools, optical test equipment, a wide variety of handled meters, calibrators, and testers; analog instruments, and manometers.
ALTHEN, established in 1978, headquartered in Kelkheim, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier that specializes in providing precision sensors and measurement solutions. Their product range includes strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, and displacement sensors, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and robotics. ALTHEN's sensors enable accurate data collection, testing, and monitoring of various parameters critical to the performance and safety of industrial processes and structures. They maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring the quality of their products for precise measurements across diverse industrial applications.
MEOKON SENSOR TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD, established in 2008, based in Shanghai, China, is a service provider based on smart sensors. The company’s products include digital pressure gauge, digital pressure switch, intelligent pressure controller, pressure sensor, and pressure transmitter. The products' sensors, display control appliances and measuring control systems can be customized by customer's request. These products are used in for air compressor, automobile professions, spurt & hydraulic pressure, water supply system, and transmitting instrument, among others. The company’s products and testing instruments are imported from the US and Germany.
PASCO Scientific, headquartered in the United States, is a supplier company of educational science solutions since 1964. The company's comprehensive product range includes science sensors, data loggers, and lab equipment, catering to different educational levels from K-12 to higher education. Hands-on science tools and datalogging solutions connect the students directly to science and STEM concepts with classroom technology such as sensors, interfaces, and data collection and analysis software. They also design and manufacture lab equipment for physics and engineering and offer curriculum solutions.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | TECHNOTON ENGINEERING |
20.0%
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2 | HOLYKELL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED |
20.0%
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3 | National Control Devices, LLC |
20.0%
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4 | Phase IV Engineering |
20.0%
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5 | ALTHEN |
20.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the wireless pressure sensor page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 42.9% |
Japan | 2 | 28.6% |
Turkey | 1 | 14.3% |
China | 1 | 14.3% |