Process for reversibly connecting a sensor to an inlet

A manufacturing method for a process connection adapted for reversibly connecting a sensor to a prespecified process inlet, which includes a fixing element and a process seal, the manufacturing method comprising:

• fabricating a sensor housing, which includes a housing body and a housing collar formed integrally in one piece, wherein the housing body is fabricated to receive the sensor and such that the housing collar extends outwardly from a periphery of the housing body, wherein the housing collar has an outer diameter, includes a first sealing section surrounding the housing body, and includes a collar contact area;
• after fabricating the sensor housing, adapting the housing collar such that the housing collar and the first sealing section are conformed complementary to the prespecified process inlet, including the fixing element and the process seal;
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• fabricating a clamping element complementary to the fixing element of the process inlet, including a clamping contact area configured to seat against the collar contact area of the housing collar as to, in assembly, press the housing collar against the process seal of the process inlet such that, under load from the fixing element, the sensor housing connects to the process inlet via the housing collar in a reversible, fluid-tight manner.