Hydraulic Systems
Fluid level, pressure, differential pressure, switch, and temperature sensing.
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System Details
AMETEK SFMS supplies sensing solutions for aircraft hydraulic systems, measuring reservoir quantity, line or component pressure, filter and pump differential pressure, discrete pressure conditions, and hydraulic-fluid temperature. The sensor suite supports the information needed to monitor fluid availability and operating condition across flight controls, landing gear, braking, utility actuation, and other hydraulically powered equipment.
Hydraulic quantity can be measured with capacitive transmitters, reed-switch devices, or float switches. SOI and thin-film pressure technologies support pressure and differential-pressure applications, while pressure switches provide discrete status and RTD sensors measure fluid temperature. Combined pressure and temperature packages may be considered where installation and system architecture favor consolidation.
- Reservoir level and quantity sensing
- Absolute, gauge, and differential pressure measurement
- Filter and pump condition inputs
- Discrete pressure switching and fluid-temperature monitoring
Hydraulic sensors must operate through pressure cycling, vibration, fluid exposure, temperature variation, electrical transients, and limited installation space. AMETEK SFMS tailors sensing range, materials, sealing, mounting, connector, output, and qualification to the aircraft application.
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Feature
Complete Hydraulic Sensing Set
Level, pressure, differential pressure, switching, and temperature products cover the primary measurement points within an aircraft hydraulic system.
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Feature
Technology Matched to Measurement
Capacitive or float-based devices address fluid quantity, piezoresistive technologies address pressure, and RTDs provide stable temperature measurement.
Benefits
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System Applications
Reservoir Quantity
Monitors available hydraulic fluid within aircraft reservoirs.
Low-Level Warning
Provides discrete indication at defined fluid thresholds.
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Pump Pressure
Measures hydraulic pressure produced by system pumps.
Filter Differential Pressure
Tracks pressure drop across filtration elements.
Actuation Pressure
Provides pressure data for flight-control and utility circuits.
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Hydraulic Temperature
Measures fluid temperature for system monitoring.
Landing Gear & Brakes
Supports pressure measurement in hydraulically actuated equipment.
System Test
Provides measurement points for development, qualification, and maintenance.
Downloads
Data Sheet
SFMS-DS-10006A-SOI-Pressure-1123-web
Media Gallery
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