Barksdale supplier in Romania
Pressure switches and transducers for industrial equipment
Who is Barksdale and what does it make?
Barksdale is an American manufacturer of switches, transducers and transmitters for pressure, temperature, level and flow in industrial equipment, used wherever a process must be monitored or shut down automatically when a threshold is exceeded. The range covers mechanical pressure switches, electronic transducers and transmitters, temperature switches and transmitters, level transmitters and floats, valves and flow regulators, plus, under the Dynalco brand, speed sensors and tachometers. For the Romanian market we can quote pressure switches and transducers from the current industrial range.
The Barksdale range includes several families of mechanical pressure switches, sized for different ranges from a few psi up to 18,000 psi: the E1S/E1H and D1S/D2S series for low pressures, the 8000 and 9000 series for high pressures, while the B1S/B2S Bourdon tube series covers the whole range up to 18,000 psi. The X versions (D1X, D2X, B1X, B2X, P1X) are explosion-proof designs for explosive atmospheres, and the KLK/KLM series is sized in bar, for the European market.
For installations in Romania, Barksdale makes sense for protecting compressors, pumps and hydraulic power units, where an abnormal pressure must stop the equipment automatically before a breakdown, as well as in explosive atmospheres where a suitably certified design is needed.
What do we supply from the Barksdale range?
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Low-Pressure Mechanical Pressure Switches (E1S, E1H, D1S, D2S, MSPS) | Mechanical pressure switches for the low-pressure range, up to approximately 500 psi, available with a piston (E1S, E1H – Econ-O-Trol series) or a diaphragm (D1S, D2S, D1H, D2H, D3H), plus the compact MSPS version for general applications. They are used to monitor or automatically shut down compressors, pumps and hydraulic installations when a set pressure threshold is exceeded. |
| High-Pressure Mechanical Pressure Switches (Series 8000, 9000, 7000) | Mechanical switches for the high-pressure range, from 500 to 18,000 psi. Series 8000 is a compact diaphragm or piston switch for maximum working pressures of up to 600 bar (8,700 psi), Series 9000 is a compact piston switch for pressures of up to 500 bar (7,250 psi), and Series 7000, with a stainless steel connection, covers up to 6,000 psi. They are selected according to the maximum working pressure and the mounting space available on the equipment. |
| Bourdon Tube Switches (B1S, B2S, B1T, B2T, B1X, B2X) | Mechanical Bourdon tube switches for working pressures of up to 18,000 psi, available in the standard version (B1S, B2S), with terminal block (B1T, B2T) or explosion-proof for explosive atmospheres (B1X, B2X). They are suitable where switching accuracy must be maintained over a wide pressure range. |
| Electronic Pressure Transducers and Transmitters | Electronic pressure transducers and transmitters that convert pressure variation into an electrical signal for automatic monitoring and control, including versions dedicated to hydrogen pressure. Many models in the recent range offer IIoT connectivity via IO-Link, for direct integration into digital process monitoring systems. |
Why Barksdale?
- Families of mechanical pressure switches over wide ranges, from a few psi up to 18,000 psi.
- Certified explosion-proof versions (X series) for explosive atmospheres in the process industry.
- KLK/KLM series sized in bar, for direct compatibility with European installations.
- Instrumentation range: pressure, temperature, level, flow and, through Dynalco, speed.
- IIoT connectivity via IO-Link for the electronic switches in the recent range.
Which Barksdale codes and series are requested most often?
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| E1S | Econ-O-Trol pressure switch, low pressure |
| E1H | Econ-O-Trol pressure switch, low pressure |
| MSPS | compact pressure switch, general use |
| D1S | diaphragm pressure switch |
| D2S | diaphragm pressure switch |
| D1H | diaphragm pressure switch, adjustable |
| D1X | explosion-proof pressure switch, diaphragm |
| D2X | explosion-proof pressure switch, diaphragm |
| Series 8000 | compact mechanical switch, up to 600 bar (8,700 psi) |
| Series 9000 | compact mechanical switch, small dimensions |
| Series 9048 | sealed piston switch, industrial use |
| C9612 | sealed piston switch |
| C9622 | sealed piston switch |
| B1S | Bourdon tube switch, standard |
| B2S | Bourdon tube switch, standard |
| B1X | Bourdon tube switch, explosion-proof |
| B2X | Bourdon tube switch, explosion-proof |
| Series 7000 | compact switch, stainless steel connection, up to 6000 psi |
| CSK | compact switch, 20-120 to 1000-3000 psi |
| CSM | compact switch, 30-120 to 2000-5000 psi |
| P1H | piston switch, Dia-Seal technology |
| KLK | European standard switch, piston, 30-400 bar |
| KLM | European standard switch, 1-40 bar |
Where is Barksdale equipment used?
- Process industry — protection of compressors and pumps against overpressure
- Energy and hydrogen — transducers dedicated to hydrogen pressure
- Transport — pressure and speed switches for off-highway equipment
- Marine — pressure and level instrumentation resistant to the marine environment
- Agriculture and construction — pressure switches for mobile hydraulics
How do we supply Barksdale in Romania?
For Barksdale we work from the manufacturer's technical documentation; availability and lead time are confirmed in the quotation. We bring in switches, transducers and transmitters made to order, through EU supply channels, usually in 1–4 weeks, depending on the series and version (standard or explosion-proof). For a quotation we need the required pressure or temperature range, the connection type, the version required (standard, explosion-proof) and, where applicable, the code of the existing switch being replaced. We make no promise of warehouse availability on any series.
We confirm the full ATEX / explosion-proof certification of a specific configuration on the exact datasheet of the requested model.
Frequently asked questions about Barksdale
What products does Barksdale make?
Barksdale makes switches, transducers and transmitters for pressure, temperature, level and flow in industrial equipment, plus, under the Dynalco brand, speed sensors. They are used for monitoring and automatic shutdown when a process threshold is exceeded.
How do I choose the right Barksdale pressure switch?
The choice depends on the working pressure range and the installation environment. For low pressures, series such as E1S or D1S are used; for high pressures, the 8000 or 9000 series; for pressures of up to 18,000 psi, the B1S/B2S Bourdon tube series; and for explosive atmospheres, the X versions.
How do I choose a Barksdale transducer as a replacement?
What matters is the pressure range, the type of output signal and the mechanical connection. For a correct choice, send the datasheet or the complete code of the current transducer.
Do you supply Barksdale switches in Romania and how long does it take?
Yes, we bring in Barksdale switches, transducers and transmitters made to order, through EU supply channels, usually in 1–4 weeks from confirmation, depending on the series. No code comes with a promise of warehouse availability.
How do I request a Barksdale quotation?
Send the Barksdale code from the nameplate and the quantity; we reply in English with availability and the lead time written in the quotation.
Request a quoteUpdated: 12 November 2026 · Sources: Barksdale Inc. (manufacturer documentation)