SUCO Pressure Switches & Transmitters

SUCO Robert Scheuffele GmbH & Co. KG traces its manufacturing roots to 1938, when visionary engineer Robert Scheuffele founded a specialist mechanical workshop in Bietigheim-Bissingen (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany). Over more than eighty-five years of focused engineering evolution, the company advanced into a worldwide technology pioneer in fluid pressure monitoring and centrifugal drive systems, establishing specialized subsidiaries across France, Great Britain, the United States, and an extensive distribution partner network across more than fifty industrial nations.

SUCO 0166, 0168, and 0180 Series Mechanical Diaphragm Pressure Switches up to 100 Bar

Compact mechanical diaphragm pressure switches from SUCO across hex 24 and hex 27 platforms (including 0166, 0167, 0168, 0169, 0180, 0181, 0140, and 0141 series) deliver dependable pressure monitoring for fluid power systems, mobile machinery hydraulics, centralized lubrication circuits, and

pneumatic equipment. Equipped with an internal adjustment screw for precise on-site setpoint calibration from 0.1 to 100 bar, these robust switches withstand overpressure surges up to 600 bar and feature SPST (NO/NC) or SPDT changeover microswitch contact configurations.

  • Setpoint range from 0.1 to 100 bar: smooth on-site adjustment using standard hex key under working pressure
  • Overpressure burst safety up to 600 bar: NBR, EPDM, FKM, and HNBR elastomer membranes absorb hydraulic shocks
  • Compact hex 24 and hex 27 bodies: machined zinc-plated steel, brass, or stainless steel 1.4305 (AISI 303)
  • Plug options: DIN EN 175301-803, Deutsch DT04, AMP Superseal, and M12x1 sealed up to IP67 and IP6K9K ratings

SUCO 0164 and 0184 Series Mechanical Piston Pressure Switches and ATEX Explosion-Proof Models

High-pressure piston pressure switches from SUCO (including 0164, 0184, 0185, and 0142 series) are engineered for operating pressures up to 400 bar across high-tonnage stamping presses, plastic injection molding machinery, and heavy off-highway mobile equipment.

For hazardous chemical and petrochemical installations, ATEX and IECEx certified explosion-proof series 0165, 0340, and 0341 provide flameproof Ex d and intrinsically safe Ex ia protection in Zone 1, 2, 21, and 22 explosive gas and combustible dust atmospheres.

  • Operating pressure rating up to 400 bar: precision hardened steel piston with specialized PTFE low-friction seals
  • ATEX and IECEx explosion-proof certification: certified Ex d and Ex ia compliance for petrochemical plants
  • High mechanical cycling endurance: tested beyond 1 million switching cycles under severe hydraulic pulsation
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L) housings: optimal for offshore and caustic processing media

SUCO 0500, 0510, and 0570 Series Electronic Pressure Switches and VDMA Display Units

Intelligent electronic pressure switches from SUCO combine the functionality of a pressure switch, digital pressure gauge, and continuous transmitter within a rugged modular casing.

Series 0500, 0501, 0510, and 0570 integrate ceramic thick-film or piezoresistive sensing cells, microprocessor-controlled hysteresis and switching delay damping, a 330-degree rotatable high-brightness LED display, and standardized menu navigation conforming to VDMA 24574-1 for machine tools and

robotic assembly cells.

  • Dual independent PNP/NPN transistor switching outputs or combination with 4-20 mA / 0-10 V analog signal
  • Standardized VDMA 24574-1 menu structure: rapid two-button setpoint and window mode configuration on-site
  • 330-degree rotatable display and electrical head: effortless reading in constrained machine installation bays
  • High measuring accuracy of 0.5% F.S.: continuous microprocessor temperature compensation from -20 to +85 deg C

SUCO 0601, 0630, and 0645 Series Pressure Transmitters and CANopen Smart Sensors

Precision pressure transmitters and transducers from SUCO across 0601, 0602, 0630, 0645, 0675, 0680, and 0690 series convert static and dynamic media pressure into proportional, noise-immune electrical signals.

Utilizing cutting-edge Silicon-on-Sapphire (SOS) and ceramic diaphragm sensing elements, these transmitters exhibit exceptional zero-point stability, high overload burst margin, and immunity to cavitation.

Advanced digital bus models support native CANopen and SAE J1939 communication for smart mobile machinery.

  • Silicon-on-Sapphire (SOS) sensor technology: zero mechanical hysteresis with annual drift below 0.2% F.S.
  • Industry-standard analog outputs: 4-20 mA current loop, 0-10 V voltage, and 0.5-4.5 V ratiometric signals
  • Digital CANopen and SAE J1939 protocols: direct streaming of pressure, temperature, and diagnostic metrics
  • Pressure spans from 0-0.5 bar up to 0-1,000 bar: compatible with hydraulic oils, fuels, coolants, and hydrogen

SUCO 0150 and 0151 Series Mechanical Vacuum and Differential Pressure Switches

Mechanical vacuum switches from SUCO (0150 and 0151 series) deliver accurate, fail-safe monitoring of technical negative pressure across a tuning span of -0.1 to -0.85 bar (-100 to -850 mbar).

These compact devices are deployed in industrial automated packaging machines, vacuum thermoforming stations, robotic suction handling grippers, and suction filtration lines to detect vacuum leaks or premature filter element clogging before process failure occurs.

  • Negative pressure setpoint range from -100 to -850 mbar: fine-pitch screw sensitivity calibration on the line
  • High overpressure proof pressure up to 20 bar: prevents diaphragm rupture during high-pressure reverse purges
  • Elastomer diaphragm options in NBR, EPDM, and FKM: broad chemical resistance to dry air, oil vapor, and gases
  • High electrical contact rating up to 250 V / 2 A: directly commands solenoid valves and PLC digital input cards

SUCO F, S, and C Series Smooth-Start Centrifugal Friction Clutches

Centrifugal friction clutches from SUCO in F-type (straight guide blocks), S-type (pivoted centrifugal weights), and C-type configurations provide automated, shock-free mechanical load engagement when the prime mover accelerates to operating speed.

These clutches allow electric motors and internal combustion engines to start completely unloaded at idle, eliminating high startup current surges, preventing drive belt slippage, and shielding powertrains from destructive torsional spikes on plate compactors, compressors, and pumps.

  • Smooth unloaded acceleration: automatic mechanical engagement triggered purely by centrifugal force at set RPM
  • Torque transmission capacity from fractional kW to 100+ kW: available with integrated pulleys, flanges, or hubs
  • High-wear asbestos-free friction linings: stable dynamic friction coefficient and optimal thermal dissipation
  • Powertrain anti-stall protection: clutch automatically disengages the driven load if engine RPM drops abruptly

SUCO Passive Centrifugal Speed-Limiting Safety Brakes for Lifting Systems

Autonomous centrifugal safety brakes from SUCO represent maintenance-free, passive mechanical protection systems designed to automatically govern descent speed or rotational velocity without requiring external electric power.

These brakes are engineered into cable winch hoist drums, passenger and materials construction elevators, suspended facade cradles, emergency rescue descent equipment, and wind turbine yaw/pitch drives to ensure controlled descent during emergency power outages.

  • Fully autonomous zero-power operation: mechanical braking governed solely by centrifugal force without sensors
  • Self-regulating smooth braking torque: descent velocity is locked strictly within preset maximum safety limits
  • High thermal dissipation friction linings: safely absorbs large kinetic energy without glazing during descent
  • Compliance with EN 1808 European hoist safety regulations and international machinery safety directives

Engineering Legacy of SUCO Robert Scheuffele (German Precision Since 1938)

SUCO Robert Scheuffele GmbH & Co. KG traces its manufacturing roots to 1938, when visionary engineer Robert Scheuffele founded a specialist mechanical workshop in Bietigheim-Bissingen (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany).

Over more than eighty-five years of focused engineering evolution, the company advanced into a worldwide technology pioneer in fluid pressure monitoring and centrifugal drive systems, establishing specialized subsidiaries across France, Great Britain, the United States, and an extensive distribution

partner network across more than fifty industrial nations.

Headquartered with modern automated manufacturing facilities in Bietigheim-Bissingen, SUCO operates under strict DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

Precision multi-spindle CNC machining of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and brass housings, micro-welding of high-stress diaphragm assemblies, and 100% automated pressure calibration on computer-controlled test rigs guarantee maximum operational safety.

SUCO devices conform to international ATEX, IECEx, UL, and RoHS standards, serving millions of mobile machinery, industrial power units, and railway braking systems.

Mechanical Diaphragm and Piston Pressure Switches: Hex 24/27 and ATEX Safety

SUCO mechanical diaphragm pressure switches across the 0166, 0167, 0168, 0169, 0180, and 0181 series (in standardized hex 24 and hex 27 footprints) represent an international benchmark in hydraulic and pneumatic engineering.

Operating on the high-precision deflection of specialized elastomer membranes (NBR, EPDM, FKM, or HNBR) against precision microswitches, these units allow continuous setpoint tuning from 0.1 to 100 bar under system pressure, while rigid mechanical internal stops absorb violent hydraulic surges up to

600 bar without calibration drift.

For severe ultra-high pressure applications up to 400 bar, SUCO supplies 0164, 0184, 0185, and 0142 piston pressure switches featuring hardened steel pistons with proprietary low-friction PTFE sealing rings that deliver over one million switching cycles under heavy pressure spikes.

For petrochemical, mining, and oil and gas processing plants, SUCO engineers certified explosion-proof models (0165, 0340, 0341 series) compliant with ATEX and IECEx flameproof Ex d and intrinsically safe Ex ia protection in Zone 1, 2, 21, and 22 combustible environments.

Intelligent Electronic Pressure Switches and Standardized VDMA 24574-1 Menus

SUCO electronic pressure switches (0500, 0501, 0510, 0570 series) integrate the capabilities of an adjustable pressure switch, high-accuracy digital manometer, and 4-20 mA / 0-10 V transducer within a compact stainless steel enclosure.

Utilizing ceramic thick-film or piezoresistive sensing bridges, internal microprocessors execute continuous digital temperature compensation and command dual PNP/NPN switching transistors with configurable hysteresis and pressure pulsation damping filters.

Engineered for intuitive maintenance in cramped machine enclosures, the digital display and electrical connection head rotate 330 degrees for unobstructed visibility.

Navigation parameters conform to the German VDMA 24574-1 machine tool standard, enabling maintenance technicians to calibrate setpoints, reset thresholds, and configure window comparator modes via two front-panel tactile buttons in seconds without auxiliary programming tools.

Silicon-on-Sapphire (SOS) Pressure Transmitters and CANopen Mobile Bus Systems

SUCO analog and digital pressure transmitters (0601, 0602, 0630, 0645, 0675, 0680, 0690 series) leverage state-of-the-art Silicon-on-Sapphire (SOS) sensor technology.

Monocrystalline sapphire substrates exhibit near-zero mechanical hysteresis, immunity to plastic deformation, and outstanding chemical inertness to aggressive media. This architecture ensures annual zero-point drift under 0.2% F.S. across dynamic measurement spans from 0-0.5 bar up to 0-1,000 bar.

Outputs span standard 4-20 mA current loops, 0-10 V voltage signals, and 0.5-4.5 V ratiometric signals.

For intelligent mobile machinery, utility vehicles, and robotic hydraulic power packs, SUCO supplies smart CANopen and SAE J1939 transmitters that broadcast real-time pressure telemetry, fluid temperature data, running hours, and internal diagnostic flags directly into machine control networks.

Turnkey International B2B Export Supply of Authentic SUCO Pressure Equipment

Equipguo provides comprehensive international B2B export supply of genuine SUCO Robert Scheuffele diaphragm and piston pressure switches, ATEX explosion-proof units, electronic pressure sensors, vacuum switches, and centrifugal clutches and brakes to industrial manufacturing facilities, hydraulic

machinery builders, and mobile equipment OEMs worldwide.

Our mechanical engineering team verifies exact thread dimensions (G 1/4, M10x1, NPT 1/4), electrical connectors (Deutsch, AMP Superseal, DIN EN 175301-803, M12x1), pressure setpoints, and media compatibility against original factory catalogs.

We offer flexible multi-currency commercial terms, protective export packaging, and expedited international air and ocean freight logistics.

Our mechanical engineering team verifies exact thread dimensions (G 1/4, M10x1, NPT 1/4), electrical connectors (Deutsch, AMP Superseal, DIN EN 175301-803, M12x1), pressure setpoints, and media compatibility against original factory catalogs.

We offer flexible multi-currency commercial terms, protective export packaging, and expedited international air and ocean freight logistics.

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