Bucher Hydraulics new flow detector

Bucher Hydraulics – New Flow Detector

The FD Series Flow Detector, nominal size 12, is designed to detect a preset flow rate and is suitable for a variety of monitoring functions. It meets the safety requirements of EN ISO 13849, making it ideal for mobile applications where auxiliary actuators are supplied in parallel from a single pressure source—such as steering pump monitoring in mobile machinery.

Advantages

Complies with safety standard EN ISO 13849

Minimal switchpoint variation across temperature ranges

Low hysteresis

Wear-free operation

Low headloss for improved efficiency

Features

Maximum working pressure: 420 bar (with safety factor of 3)

Low viscosity dependency

Contact-free switchpoint detection

Durable zinc-nickel coating

Technical Data

Size: NS 12

Maximum Operating Pressure: 420 bar

Maximum Flow Rate: 160 l/min

Nominal Flow / Switching Range: 0.4 to 1.5 l/min (other ranges available upon request)

Protection Class (EN 60529): IP67 / IP69K

Mounting Method: Line-mounting

Reference Data Sheet: 300-P-9050093-EN