The IFM PM1705 is a high-performance pressure sensor engineered specifically for hygienic applications in the food and beverage industry. Its design emphasises durability, measurement precision, and compliance with sanitary standards, making it well suited for monitoring processes involving viscous products, liquids with suspended solids, as well as standard liquids and gases.

At the heart of the PM1705 is a ceramic-capacitive pressure measuring cell, which offers outstanding accuracy, long-term stability, and resistance to aggressive process media. Ceramic-capacitive technology is known for its robustness and excellent overload resistance, making the PM1705 a dependable choice for demanding production environments. It ensures precise and repeatable pressure measurement, even under fluctuating load conditions, helping to maintain process consistency and product quality.

The sensor features a G 1 external thread with the Aseptoflex Vario process connection, a hygienic mounting system designed for aseptic integration. This connection ensures flexibility during installation and provides a leak-free seal that meets strict hygiene requirements. Combined with the flush-mount construction, the PM1705 eliminates dead space where residues could accumulate. This not only supports product safety but also facilitates effective cleaning via clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilise-in-place (SIP) processes, minimising downtime while ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations.

One of the PM1705’s strengths is its broad media compatibility. It is capable of reliably measuring pressure in challenging viscous media such as dairy products, sauces, creams, and fruit preparations, as well as liquids containing suspended particles. At the same time, it performs equally well with standard fluids and gases, providing a single, versatile sensor solution across different process lines. The sensor also offers vacuum resistance down to –1000 mbar, enabling its use in vacuum packaging systems, suction applications, or processes where negative pressure monitoring is required.

The device incorporates gold-plated contacts to ensure corrosion resistance, reliable electrical performance, and long service life. This enhances signal stability even in demanding environments, such as those with humidity or frequent washdowns. While the PM1705 does not provide integrated temperature monitoring, its dedicated pressure sensing capability ensures dependable performance in applications where accurate pressure control is critical.

Built for industrial hygiene and long-term reliability, the PM1705 is particularly valuable in applications such as filling systems, fermentation processes, vacuum packaging, mixing vessels, and general pressure monitoring in food and beverage production. Its combination of hygienic design, advanced ceramic-capacitive measuring technology, and broad application range makes it an ideal solution for manufacturers seeking both compliance and performance.

In summary, the IFM PM1705 is a robust, hygienic, and precise pressure sensor designed to meet the stringent requirements of the food and beverage industry. With its Aseptoflex Vario connection, ceramic-capacitive measuring cell, flush-mount construction, and vacuum resistance, it delivers reliable monitoring of both liquids and gases. For engineers requiring accuracy, hygiene, and durability, the PM1705 offers a proven and future-ready solution.