This section provides an overview for differential pressure sensors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 35 differential pressure sensor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked differential pressure sensor companies as of October, 2024: 1.Siargo, 2.Superior Sensor Technology, 3.Phoenix Sensors.
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A differential pressure sensor is a pressure sensor used to measure the difference in pressure between two points connected to a sensor.
The purpose of a differential pressure sensor is to measure the difference between two points. Therefore, it does not matter whether the pressure to be measured is atmospheric, negative, or fluid pressure. In addition, since differential pressure sensors do not measure absolute values, the device itself is relatively small, and many inexpensive products are available.
Another feature of differential pressure sensors is that they can be easily calibrated.
Differential pressure sensors are general-purpose sensors and are widely used in various fields of industry. The main applications are anemometers and air conditioning equipment.
In industrial equipment, they are also used to monitor the operating status of pumps, compressors, and other equipment, as well as to monitor filter clogging. A typical example of a filter-clogging application is in diesel engines for automobiles.
Diesel engines are equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), which removes particulate matter emitted from the diesel engine. A differential pressure sensor is used to measure the particle build-up in the DPF.
In addition, it is also useful for measuring the volume of liquid in tanks. The structure of the differential pressure sensor can also be used to measure the differential pressure between different phases (forms), such as the liquid in the tank and atmospheric pressure.
Differential pressure sensors can be broadly classified into two types: those using strain gauges and those using capacitance sensors. The principle of measurement is the same for both types of sensors, utilizing the deformation of a diaphragm caused by the difference in pressure between two points. The method used to measure the amount of deformation (strain) of the diaphragm is selected according to the characteristics of each method.
In the method using strain gauges, a strain gauge is attached to a diaphragm and the change in resistance of the strain gauge due to deformation of the diaphragm is measured. Since there is almost no change in resistance over time, this type of sensor is suitable for long-term, static force measurement applications.
In those using a capacitance sensor, the distance between two electrodes placed on a diaphragm changes as the diaphragm deforms, resulting in a change in the capacitance between the electrodes. The capacitance sensor measures the amount of this change in capacitance.
Although differential pressure sensors using capacitance sensors structurally change their output values slightly over time, they tend to be robust to dynamic measurements because of the high rigidity of the sensor housing and its high natural frequency.
There are three types of pressure measured by various measuring instruments. It is helpful to correctly remember the meaning and relationship of each value.
Absolute Pressure
Absolute pressure is the pressure relative to an absolute vacuum. An absolute vacuum is a state in which there is no matter in a certain space.
Gauge Pressure
Gauge pressure is the pressure relative to atmospheric pressure. Since atmospheric pressure also changes with location and time, gauge pressure changes with location and time even if the measured value is the same.
Differential Pressure
Differential pressure is the difference between the pressure at a certain location and a standard. Therefore, when measuring differential pressure, the reference pressure must always be measured as a set in addition to the object of measurement.
A differential pressure sensor is a device that measures the difference in pressure between two points. One can measure atmospheric pressure and the other can measure gauge pressure.
To measure gauge pressure with a differential pressure sensor, it is common to connect the HIGH side of the differential pressure sensor to the object whose gauge pressure is to be measured and leave the LOW side open to the atmosphere.
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Siargo, founded in 2004, is a California-based manufacturer of MEMS sensing products for flow, pressure, and gas. Their product portfolio includes integrated pressure sensors with dual pressure sensing elements and gas concentration sensors, time-of-flight (TOF) flow and mass flow sensors. Their products have been shipped to more than 30 countries in medical, semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, and environmental applications. Their quality management has been certified with ISO 9001, 13485, and 14001.
Red Valve Company, established in 1953 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a supplier and manufacturer of pinch, check valves, and industrial plants. The company’s ISO 9001:2015 certified valve solutions featuring air-operated pinch valves, duckbill check valves, aeration mixing systems, hydraulic recirculation, and checkmate ultraflex inline check valves, among other products, are applied in wastewater treatment plants, power plants, mining, pulp and paper, and industrial treatment plants. Acquired by DeZURIK Inc. in 2021, the company has a global outreach to various industries.
Sensata Technologies was originally founded in 1916 as General Plate Company and is now headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The company is a developer, manufacturer, and seller of sensors and sensor-rich solutions, electrical protection components, and other products used in automotive, industrial, energy, telecom, and construction industries. The company has 20 product categories including force sensors, tire management solutions, inverters & charges, and pressure sensors.The company’s next generation of products are designed to improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, fuel efficiency in ICE cars and energy efficiency in TVs, and facilitate usage of IoT devices.
Superior Sensor Technology, headquartered in Los Gatos, USA, has been a manufacturer of pressure sensors since its inception in 2018. The company develops low pressure sensors specifically for industrial, HVAC, and medical applications. Its pressure sensor technology with programmable software features enables customers to develop efficient equipment with a reduced cost. Some of its products include ventilator, flow meter, and spirometry pressure sensors. The company complies with the industrial quality, safety and environmental standards of EU RoHS, EU REACH and Conflict Minerals.
Stellar Technology is a manufacturer of pressure transducers and pressure transmitters that is headquartered in Amherst, New York and was founded in 1991. The company has a full line of sensor product catalogs ranging from pressure transmitters, displacement sensors, temperature transmitters, torque transducers, force sensors, and load cells. The company also offers specification stocking programs for primary and secondary sourcing needs. Its served industries are aviation, industrial, aerospace, energy applications and aerospace component manufacturing.
Setra Systems is a manufacturer and supplier of sensing solutions, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. The company's product portfolio includes various sensors and instruments, such as differential pressure sensors, absolute pressure sensors, relative pressure sensors, and more. These sensors find applications in HVAC, medical, industrial automation, and aerospace industries. The company also provides custom sensor solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. The company offers technical support to help customers select suitable sensors for particular applications.
Building Automation Products, Inc. (BAPI), established in 1993 and headquartered in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, USA, is a distinguished manufacturer and supplier specializing in advanced building automation solutions. BAPI's extensive product range includes precision sensors, transducers, and control devices crucial for efficient HVAC systems and environmental monitoring. As a significant player in the building automation industry, BAPI's advanced technologies subsidize to optimal energy management and indoor comfort. With a promise to quality and sustainability, the company empowers facilities across the globe to achieve smart and eco-friendly operations, solidifying their status as an important provider of modern building automation solutions.
ENERVEX, established in 1990 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a manufacturer and supplier of draft control and mechanical draft solutions. The company introduced the industry's first mechanical draft fan in 1958 and delivers custom-built, comprehensive venting systems from boiler outlet to chimney termination. These are engineered to optimize exhaust and air quality while reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions3. The company serves North and Central America as well as the Middle East, operating from its 80,000-square-foot facility.
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.
Shischeck, established in 1975 in Langenzenn, Germany, is a manufacturer of explosion proof actuators, valves, and control devices for HVAC applications. The company specializes in manufacturing explosion proof damper actuators, valves, sensors and controllers and is a part of Rotork. Their product portfolio includes explosion-proof electric actuators, pneumatic actuators, control valves, solenoid valves, and associated accessories. These products cater to various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, water treatment, and industrial automation. The benefits of their products include improved operational efficiency, enhanced safety, reduced downtime, and compliance with industry regulations, along with robust and advanced industrial automation solutions.
Vitesco Technologies GmbH, established in 2021 and headquartered in Regensburg, Germany, is a manufacturer specializing in automotive components and systems. Its product portfolio encompasses drivetrain systems like transmissions, clutches, and differentials, along with electric powertrains comprising electric motors, inverters, and battery management systems. The company also offers an array of sensors and actuators such as throttle position sensors, mass air flow sensors, and fuel injectors, along with electronic control units like engine control units and transmission control units. Its software solutions, including engine control and diagnostic software, cater to various automotive applications.
VDH is a manufacturer of measurement and control instrumentation and systems that was established in Drenthe, The Netherlands, in 1977. The company’s products include piezoresistive, ceramic, and capacitive pressure sensors fouse in a range of industrial operations. It also offers temperature sensors, relative humidity sensors, and controllers for managing physical parameters in cooling, drying, or ripening process operations. The company is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, and operates internationally, with production facilities in the Netherlands and China.
WAM Japan was established in 2005 and, based in Japan, is a manufacturer of power-handling equipment. The company produces products such as screw conveyor feeders, rotary valves, farming and biogas equipment, energy-related equipment, and mechanical conveyor. All its products are used in different applications, including wastewater treatment plants, livestock farming, sewage, renewable energy, and recycling sites. The laboratory has equipment and accessories to perform mixing, feeding, and metering tests with different materials. WAMGROUP’s Corporate R&D department supervises the test facility of the company.
E+E Elektronik Ges.m.b.H., established in 1975 in Austria, is a manufacturer and provider of cutting-edge sensor solutions for humidity, temperature, and CO2 measurement. The company’s product portfolio includes humidity sensors, temperature sensors, transmitters, and CO2 sensors. These technologies are broadly employed in industries such as HVAC, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and more. E+E Elektronik's team of experienced engineers and professionals collaborate closely with customers to understand their specific needs and deliver tailored sensor solutions. The company also plays a great role in raising measurement accuracy and enhancing improved environmental monitoring and control systems.
Beijing Zetron Technology Co, founded in 2006 and based in Beijing, China, is a manufacturer of gas detection solutions. Its product portfolio encompasses flue gas analyzers, electrician instruments, pipeline detection equipment, and non-destructive testing equipment. Additionally, it offers technical consulting services, engage in research and development, product design, and sales management. The company follows a rigorous quality assurance process that involves over 30 inspection points, from the parts library to the finished product leaving the factory, and holds ISO 9001 certification and battery certification.
BCM SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES bv, established in 2006 and headquartered in Belgium, is a manufacturer of industrial sensors primarily designed for factory automation and process control. The company has a comprehensive product catalog, including those for differential pressure measurement, pressure measurement, torque measurement, force measurement, and strain measurement. These sensors serve vital functions in diverse applications, including stress analysis, signal strength measurement, monitoring machine and product vibrations, and measuring engine emissions, particularly within the automotive sector.
Rotronic is a manufacturer of measurement and monitoring solutions, founded in 1965, and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They offer a wide range of measurement instruments that is specialized in relative humidity, temperature, carbon dioxide, differential pressure, and water activity. Rotronic also offers software and systems for data logging, analysis, and monitoring. These solutions cater to industries where precise measurement and monitoring are essential for maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
SMC corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. SMC Corporation manufactures and sells automatic control equipment and filtration equipment. SMC has production facilities in 30 countries, technical development centers in Japan, the United States, Europe, and China, and sales offices, globally. SMC product lines divided by them include filter replacements, condensation prevention, heat resistance, thermos-chilling, and others. SMC provides a video library as well as product selection guide to assist customers in finding solutions and optimizing product efficiency.
LEFOO INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD. (LIC) is a Chinese ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of pressure and temperature control devices that was established in 2005. Based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the company produces various pumps including reverse osmosis (RO), peristaltic, and diaphragm booster models, as well as solenoid valves. It also offers control and monitoring equipment, such as temperature controllers, pressure switches, and differential pressure gauges. LIC products are used by clients in water treatment, hydraulic systems, food and beverage processing, and automotive manufacturing.
SensorsONE Ltd., founded in the UK, in 2006 is a manufacturer of measurement instruments and sensors. The company’s product portfolio includes temperature sensors, pressure sensors, proximity sensors that detect the presence or absence of objects without direct contact, level sensors that enable precise monitoring of liquid levels in tanks and containers and motion sensors that detect movement and acceleration. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Micro Sensor is a Baoji, Shaanxi, China-based manufacturer of OEM, ODM, and custom-designed transmitters, flowmeters, and sensors used for industrial automation, established in 1993. The production line has level, temperature, and pressure transmitters, pressure sensors, flowmeters, and accessories, including valves, indicators, protectors, and connection boxes for pressure sensors and transmitters used in the HVAC, marine, water, oil, and gas industries. The company has a subsidiary, Micro Sensor GmbH, based in Essen, German.
Aretas Sensor Networks, founded in 2011, is a Canadian manufacturer based in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, developing intelligent wireless sensing technology. The company provides Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, controllers, and related accessories for various applications, including indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring. Complementing these products, the company develops IoT gateway, control software (edge devices), and cloud technologies for data management. It also offers a range of developer products and mainboards to facilitate the creation of wireless sensor prototypes.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Founded in 1885 at Cork, Ireland, Johnson Controls Inc is a manufacturer of smart building solutions and safety systems for commercial and domestic needs. The company with their OneBlue product focuses on producing blueprints for advanced and healthy technologies associated with schools, commercial buildings, hospitals and residences. The products comprise HVAC systems, building automation, security systems, energy storage, and automotive batteries. These products are used for their effectiveness in offering energy efficacy, safety, comfortability and sustainability for the dwellers. Their AI based intelligence functioning offers more productivity while being sustainable and environment friendly.
Eyc-tech, established in 2009 and based in Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of sensors, temperature sensors, and temperature transmitters. The company produces sensors for airflow, temperature, differential pressure, air quality, and signal meters and supplies them to different industries, including compressed dry air and HVAC, exhaust gas removal, system integration, and industrial processes. With ISO 9001 quality management system certification, the company manufactures the products to international quality standards. The company also added new products to its portfolio, such as automatic dew point calibration equipment, humidity calibration equipment, and airflow calibration system equipment.
Sensirion is based in Stäfa, Switzerland, and is a manufacturer of various sensor products that was established in 1998 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). The company’s product lineup includes gas flow sensors for medical devices such as ventilators, particulate sensors for indoor air quality control applications, and humidity sensors for use in HVAC systems or smart homes. It also offers specialized sensor models, such as for CO2, formaldehyde, and mass flow controllers. The company mainly serves clients in the consumer appliances, medical devices, and public utilities sectors.
XI’AN UTOP MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT CO., LTD, established in 2008, based in Xi’an, China, is a professional high-tech enterprise that manufactures pressure sensor products. The company specialized in manufacturing and exporting a series of isolated diaphragm pressure sensors, melt pressure transducers/transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, level transducers/transmitters, digital intelligent transmitters, and temperature transmitters. They provide intensive cooperation with all of their customers for mutual benefit, and offer professional services, active and efficient support. The company’s products have been exported to Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Iran, Taiwan, Peru, Italy, Greece, USA, and Australia.
Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KG is a supplier of data and metrology instrumentation for industrial automation that was established in 1953 in Reinach, Basel-Country, Switzerland. The company offers systems and software for system integration and data acquisition, as well as measurement devices for process parameters such as liquid pressure and flow. It also offers Analytik Jena brand bioanalytical systems and instruments for laboratory applications, and consultation services for customers. The company serves a range of clients in the chemical, energy, and life sciences industries.
Ranking as of October 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Siargo |
7.3%
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2 | Superior Sensor Technology |
5.8%
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3 | Phoenix Sensors |
5.1%
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4 | Setra Systems, Inc. |
4.8%
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5 | Stellar Technology, Inc. |
4.8%
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6 | Red Valve Co./Tideflex Technologies |
4.5%
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7 | Schischek |
4.5%
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8 | VDH Products BV |
4.2%
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9 | SensorsONE Ltd. |
3.8%
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10 | Sensata Technologies, Inc. |
3.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the differential pressure sensor page as of October 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 | 9 | 32.1% |
China | 5 | 17.9% |
Germany | 4 | 14.3% |
Japan | 2 | 7.1% |
Taiwan | 2 | 7.1% |
Turkey | 1 | 3.6% |
Netherlands | 1 | 3.6% |
Belgium | 1 | 3.6% |
Switzerland | 1 | 3.6% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 3.6% |
Czech Republic | 1 | 3.6% |
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