United Electric Controls J6X-142 Vacuum / Pressure Switch

Description:

The United Electric Controls J6X-142 Pressure Switch is used in industrial vacuum and low-pressure monitoring systems to provide automatic electrical switching when preset vacuum or pressure levels are reached. Commonly installed in vacuum pumps, pneumatic systems, packaging equipment, HVAC systems, process machinery, and industrial automation applications requiring reliable vacuum and pressure control. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement of existing vacuum and pressure sensing systems.

Applications:

The United Electric Controls J6X-142 Pressure Switch is commonly used in vacuum pump control circuits, vacuum packaging equipment, pneumatic conveying systems, HVAC monitoring applications, process vacuum systems, and industrial alarm functions. The switch utilizes a bellows-operated sensing mechanism to detect vacuum or low-pressure changes and actuate electrical contacts for alarms, interlocks, shutdown functions, and automatic process control, helping maintain safe and efficient operation of critical industrial equipment operating under vacuum or low-pressure conditions.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: United Electric Controls
• Part Number: J6X-142
• Product Type: Vacuum / Pressure Switch
• Series: J6X Series
• Switch Type: Electromechanical Vacuum Pressure Switch
• Function: Vacuum and Low-Pressure Monitoring
• Sensing Element: Bellows Assembly
• Output Contacts: SPDT Snap-Action Switch
• Contact Rating: 15A @ 125/250/480 VAC
• Voltage Rating: 125/250/480 VAC
• Setpoint Adjustment: Adjustable Vacuum/Pressure Setpoint
• Deadband: Adjustable Differential
• Process Connection: 1/4 in. NPT Female
• Electrical Connection: Conduit Entry
• Enclosure Type: Industrial-Duty Housing
• Housing Material: Die-Cast Aluminum Construction
• Environmental Protection: General Industrial Service Rated
• Repeatability: High Accuracy Industrial Switching
• Suitable for Air, Non-Corrosive Gases, and Vacuum Service
• Designed for Alarm and Shutdown Applications
• Compatible with Vacuum Pumps, Pneumatic Systems, HVAC Equipment, and Process Machinery
• Intended for OEM Equipment and Replacement Installations
• Suitable for Maintenance, Retrofit, and Repair Projects
• Engineered for Continuous-Duty Industrial Service

Common Replacements:

• United Electric Controls J6X-134 Vacuum Pressure Switch
• United Electric Controls J6X-S126AD Vacuum Pressure Switch
• United Electric Controls J120-532 Vacuum Pressure Switch