Series 8000 Compact Pressure Switches
Modular SPDT pressure switches with diaphragm or piston sensing, current catalog ranges to 8700 psi and manifold or threaded connections.
Barksdale Series 8000 compact pressure switches use a modular design for stationary and mobile hydraulic applications. Choose diaphragm sensing for lower pressures or piston sensing for higher pressures, with a manifold connection or threaded process adapter and an adjustable SPDT microswitch.
- The current September 2025 datasheet lists ranges A (diaphragm) and D, E, F (piston), with increasing setpoints from 8.7 to 8700 psi.
- Typical repeatability: ±2% for diaphragm models; ±1% for piston models.
- 300-series stainless steel fitting, die-cast aluminum housing and Buna-N or FKM seals.
- Silver SPDT contacts: 3 A at 250 VAC, 5 A at 125 VAC or 3 A at 30 VDC.
- DIN 43650A plug or 1/2-inch NPT male conduit with leads; listed connectors meet NEMA 4.
- Diaphragm ambient: -4 to 167°F (-20 to 75°C); piston ambient: -40 to 167°F (-40 to 75°C).
- Optional cULus or intrinsically safe EXI construction; these options cannot be combined.
- Surge protection is available only for piston ranges D, E and F, and recommended for water or pressures above 3000 psi.
Use the current datasheet for ordering ranges and pressure limits; the older operating manual also includes legacy ranges B and C. Maximum operating pressure and proof pressure are separate limits. EXI models require an approved intrinsically safe circuit and switch amplifier as described in the operating instructions. Contact Mod-Tronic for legacy ranges, factory presets or other process adapters.
| Base Model # | Pressure Range | Contact Style | Reset Style | Fitting | Normally In Stock | Add to Cart / Configure Part # |
| 8 | 8.7–8700 psi increasing; range dependent | Single SPDT | Automatic | Manifold / NPT female / SAE-4 female | Inquire | Configurator |





