Sauer Danfoss MBC Series Heavy Duty Pressure Switch

Product Introduction

The Sauer Danfoss MBC Series Heavy Duty Pressure Switch, including models like MBC5100, 3231-1DB04, 061B100266, and 061B023466 (part of the MBC 5000 Series), is a compact and reliable pressure control solution designed for industrial and marine applications. Built to withstand harsh environments—such as machine rooms onboard ships—it prioritizes space efficiency and durability, making it ideal for scenarios where reliability and compactness are critical. As part of Danfoss’ block system (integrating MBC pressure controls, MBS pressure transmitters, and MBV test valves), it offers seamless integration with related components. The MBC5100 model, in particular, holds major marine approvals, ensuring compliance with maritime standards. With high vibration resistance and accurate pressure monitoring via a fixed low differential, it is suitable for alarm indication, shutdown, control, and diagnostics across diverse equipment like motors, pumps, compressors, and more.

Features

Harsh Environment Compatibility: Designed for severe industrial and marine environments, enduring tough conditions such as high vibration and temperature fluctuations.

High Vibration Stability: Exhibits strong resistance to vibration, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic settings like ship machine rooms.

Danfoss Block System Integration: Part of the Danfoss block system, which includes MBC pressure controls, MBS pressure transmitters, and MBV test valves, enabling streamlined system design and compatibility.

Marine Approvals: MBC 5100 comes with all major ship approvals, making it suitable for marine applications.

High Repeatability: Ensures accurate and consistent pressure monitoring, critical for reliable alarm and control functions.

Compact Design: Optimized for machine building, with a space-saving structure ideal for applications where installation space is limited.

Versatile Applications: Intended for alarm indication, shutdown, control, and diagnostics in various equipment, including motors, gears, thrusters, pumps, filters, and compressors.

Optional Test Valves: MBV test valves are available as a standard option, enhancing maintenance and testing convenience.

Specifications

Certification: CE

Place of Origin: Poland

Brand Name: Danfoss

Model Numbers: MBC5100, 061B100266 (representative models)

Type: MBC 5100 (Heavy Duty Pressure Switch)

Max. Voltage: 250V

Max. Working Pressure: 15 bar / 220 psig

Product Name: Pressure Control Switch

Ambient Temperature Range: -40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 180 °F)

Contact Function: SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)

Enclosure Rating: IP65 (protects against dust and low-pressure water jets from any direction)

Pressure Connection: 1/4 inch female thread

Pressure Sensing Element: Bellows (ensures reliable pressure detection)

Contact Load: 0.5 A at 250 V

Net Weight: 0.25 kg