Product portfolio history

Trafag has more than four decades of experience in gas density monitoring

The development of a temperature compensated pressure switch in 1978 marked the beginning of the era of Trafag’s density portfolio. An ingenious combination of a pressure switch with thermostat components made it possible to enter the density monitoring market of SF6 insulation gas in high-voltage switchgear. In 1987 Trafag developed the pioneering gas density monitor with reference gas chamber, a product with unsurpassed accuracy, vibration resistance and durability to this day. A metal bellows system plays the central role in this mechanical product. In 1994, Trafag bridged the gap of continuous gas density measurement and introduced the first electronic density sensor.

1978

Trafag introduces the first density monitor with pressure switches for the international market.

1987

Invention of the reference chamber principle that has become industry standard and introduction of density monitor type 87x0 with up to 3 microswitches.

1994

Invention of the oscillating quartz sensing element and introduction of the first electronic density sensor.

2003

Introduction of 8774
density sensor with
current loop output.
Later the portfolio was extended with 8775 type with digital RS485/ Modbus output.

2006

Introduction of density monitor type 87x6 with up to 4 microswitches. In the meantime, portfolio was extended with 87x8 type for use in arctic climate zones.

2008

Introduction of 90° (radial) process connection and the low-pressure indication dial.


2010

Introduction of the hybrid density monitor type 878x (current loop output) and 879x (RS485/Modbus output) that provides switchpoint monitoring and continuous density measurement in one device.

2014

Introduction of density monitor type 87x7 with up to 3 microswitches.

2017

Introduction of the integrated density monitor test valve.

2020

Introduction of the integrated insulating gas test and re-filling valve.

2024

Introduction of the density monitor 8719, marking the start of a new generation of density monitors with large display and advanced reference chamber for future insulating gases.


About the author

Kevin Beele

Product portfolio management Gas density monitoring instruments

Dipl. Ing. FH (measurement technology),
Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. FH

Kevin Beele, Product portfolio management Gas density monitoring instrumentsKevin Beele, Product portfolio management Gas density monitoring instruments