Pressure and Force Sensors

Sensors built for harsh environments

We make tough, reliable pressure and force sensors for critical medical and industrial applications.

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We make tough, reliable pressure and force sensors for critical medical and industrial applications.

Advanced Pressure and Force Sensing Technology for Demanding Applications

Honeywell offers comprehensive pressure and force measurement sensor solutions, including heavy-duty pressure transducers and board-mount pressure sensors. Our heavy-duty sensors provide amplified and compensated pressure measurement solutions. With configurable ports, connectors, outputs and pressure ranges, these sensors can be engineered to meet specific application needs. They are designed to resist a wide variety of media for use in harsh environments.

Force sensors deliver precise measurement for applications requiring force detection and monitoring. MicroForce and standard force sensor series provide design flexibility across medical devices, industrial equipment and robotics.

Honeywell MPR Series MicroPressure board mount pressure sensors featuring compact design, high accuracy, and digital output for precise pressure measurement in space-constrained applications.

Proven Piezoresistive Silicon Sensing Technology

Our advanced sensing element design consists of four piezoresistors on a chemically etched silicon diaphragm. Pressure or force changes cause proportional strain in the sensing element, generating electrical output signals. Full factory calibration and temperature compensation using integrated ASIC technology helps maintain accuracy across operational ranges. ISO 9001 manufacturing standards support consistent quality.¹ 
 
Technology advantages: 

 

  • TruStability families provide ±1.6 mbar to ±10 bar pressure ranges² 
  • Ratiometric analog output or digital interfaces (I²C, SPI) 
  • Temperature compensation from 0°C to 60°C [32°F to 140°F] 
  • REACH and RoHS compliant designs for regulatory requirements
Heavy-duty pressure transducers with stainless steel construction alongside board mount sensors, supporting multiple pressure types, configurable outputs, and flexible system integration.

Flexible Configurations for Diverse Applications

Heavy-duty pressure transducers deliver rugged stainless steel construction with media-resistant ports for harsh industrial environments. Board-mount sensors provide compact solutions for space-constrained equipment. Models support absolute, gauge and differential pressure measurement with analog and digital output options. Configurable electrical connections and mounting styles accommodate specific design requirements. 
 
Configuration options: 

 

  • Multiple port styles and connector types for system integration 
  • Choice of analog (mV, voltage) or digital (I²C, SPI) output signals
  • Differential, gage and absolute pressure measurement types
  • Surface mount and through-hole packages for automated assembly
Range of Honeywell pressure sensors designed for medical and industrial applications, delivering high accuracy, long-term stability, and reliable performance across liquid and gas systems.

Critical Applications Across Multiple Industries

Medical equipment applications include hemodialysis machines, ventilators, infusion pumps, blood analyzers and robotic surgical systems. Sensors monitor fluid pressure, control pumps and regulate gas streams with high accuracy. 

Industrial applications span air compression, factory automation, hydraulic systems, transportation equipment and process controls.  
 
Application benefits: 

 

  • Enhanced measurement precision designed to enhance system performance 
  • Broad media compatibility for liquid and gas applications 
  • Long-term stability and repeatability for reliable operation
  • Tight sensor interchangeability designed to help reduce production calibration costs

Pressure and Force Sensor Frequently Asked Questions

Consider your pressure range requirements, environmental conditions (temperature, vibration, media exposure), space constraints, output signal preferences and whether you need on-board amplification. Medical and portable applications often benefit from board-mount designs, while industrial process control, transportation hydraulics and factory automation typically require heavy-duty transducers.

 

Board-mount sensors provide compact solutions for space-constrained applications with pressure ranges typically from ±1.6 mbar to ±10 bar. They feature integrated ASIC signal conditioning with analog or digital outputs (I²C, SPI) and are ideal for medical devices, HVAC equipment and consumer electronics.

 

Heavy-duty transducers offer rugged stainless steel construction with media-resistant ports for harsh industrial environments. They handle higher burst pressures and broader temperature ranges. 

The HSC (High-accuracy Silicon Ceramic) Series delivers the highest accuracy with fully calibrated and temperature-compensated output, offering both ratiometric analog and digital interfaces with calibration data updated at approximately 1 kHz (analog) or 2 kHz (digital). 

 

The SSC (Standard Accuracy Silicon Ceramic) Series provides a balance of performance and cost with similar features at slightly lower accuracy specifications. 

 

The TSC Series offers unamplified ratiometric analog output for applications requiring custom signal processing. 

 

The RSC Series features 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion with integrated EEPROM and supports acquisition rates between 20 and 2000 samples per second over SPI. 

 

All families use piezoresistive silicon sensing elements on chemically etched diaphragms with pressure ranges from ±1.6 mbar to ±10 bar. Selection depends on required accuracy, output interface preferences, sampling rate needs and whether on-board amplification simplifies your design.

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