Quartzdyne has released a new 1⁄2” precision pressure transducer that allows for more accurate measurements in tighter wellbore applications compared to previous models. The smaller transducer maintains Quartzdyne's high accuracy of less than 0.02% full scale and low drift of less than 0.02% per year up to 30,000 psi and 200°C. Initial testing found the new sensor equilibrates 50% faster and reports 90% smaller errors than prior quartz transducers. Quartzdyne believes this new transducer will help them maintain their position as the leading provider of downhole pressure sensors.

1. Quartzdyne Releases New ½” Quartz Pressure Transducer
Latest Product Improves Efficiency and Workplace Parameters
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 14, 2017) – Quartzdyne, Inc.
(http://www.quartzdyne.com), a leading provider in pressure transducers for the oil and
gas industry, recently announced the launch of their new ½” Precision Transducer.
“With this announcement, operators and service companies will be able to receive the same
quality measurements from more places in the well bore,” said Glenn Small, President of
Quartzdyne, Inc. “Our latest pressure transducer enables deeper drilling, monitoring of
larger cross-sectional flows, passing of a wire or fiber by the sensor, or simply fitting into
tighter applications.”
In addition to improved aesthetics, the entire transducer assembly has survived
qualification testing including shock, vibration, and rapid thermal cycling. Similar to
larger Quartzdyne products, the smaller transducer is accurate to less than 0.02% full
scale and drifts less than 0.02% full-scale per annum at maximum conditions of 30,000
psi / 200°C. It is available in frequency or digital I²C output. All wetted materials are
rated for downhole corrosive service.
“Without question, this new transducer continues to position Quartzdyne as the leader in
the downhole pressure market,” said Small. “Our team has and will continue to remain
focused on creating products and services that improve and streamline downhole oil and
gas processes.”
Initial results of the transducer are promising. The sensor, made of crystalline quartz,
equilibrates 50% faster and reports 90% smaller dynamic errors than prior quartz-
transducer versions. The crystal oscillates by an application-specific integrated circuit
(ASIC), a silicon chip that operates reliable for 10 years at 205°C, and is functional
beyond 250° C.
For additional information about the new pressure transducer, view our spec sheet here.
About Quartzdyne
Since 1990 Quartzdyne has been the world leader in designing, developing, and
manufacturing the industry-standard resonating quartz pressure transducer for the
downhole oil and gas industry. Quartzdyne sensors are world-renowned for providing
extremely accurate, low-drift, and high-resolution data under the most extreme
conditions. The company’s transducers and hybrid electronics are widely used in
laboratory, surface, and downhole tools and monitoring systems across the industry.

2. For more information contact:
Jason Blackburn
Product Line Manager
281-217-1316
Jason@quartzdyne.com