Pressure gauges are important indicators whether system or component is functioning properly. It is critical to choose the right kind of ashcroft pressure gauges that cover a varying range of pressure from 01-10 bar, 0-1000 bar, etc. Selection of the right range will accurately report the required working pressure. For example if the ideal pressure is 4 bar, you might need a pressure gauge that is 1-10 bar. A wrong pressure gauge can lead you astray. Pressure gauges also measure pressure in three different ways.
- Pounds per square inch (psi)
- Kilopascals (kPA)
- Bar (100 kilopascals)
Importance of ashcroft pressure gauges
Ashcroft pressure gauges are critical components of many industrial processes such as refineries and petrochemical processing to hydraulic and pneumatic installations. Pressure gauges are also widely used for wastewater treatment facilities for monitoring and safety points. In these environments, the ashcroft pressure gauges must be accurate, reliable and easy to read to prevent failure in the industrial operations. The way the pressure gauges is constructed and tested is extremely essential to minimize failures that can cost money, time and productivity. However, the volatility of gases, liquid or vapor can cause failure and prevent the smooth running of manufacturing operations; hence it is essential to properly indentify the right ashcroft pressure gauges for the application. It is also critical to protect and inspect pressure instruments to immediately identify the reasons for failure.
The different types of pressure gauges
- Commercial pressure gauge – perfect for general purpose applications typically found in HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, flood processing, OEM and end user applications.
- Industrial pressure gauges – are durable and reliable gauges made from stainless steel and designed for oil and gas, alternative fuels, chemical manufacturing, petrochemical and automotive industries. This is suitable for media that will not obstruct the pressure system.
- Process pressure gauges – ideal in extreme environments like oil, gas and petrochemical industries where there is system vibration, pulsation, pressure spikes and corrosion.
- Low pressure gauges – suitable for corrosive environments and gaseous and liquid media that will not obstruct the pressure system. Examples are sanitary, chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
- Seal gauges – the pressure gauge that is combined with diaphragm seal isolator so as to eliminate potential leak paths.
- High-precision test gauges – mainly used in calibration and testing laboratories due to their high accuracy and reliability. They are designed for pressure monitoring panels and gaseous or liquid media that will not obstruct the pressure system or attack copper alloy parts.
- Differential gauges – and duplex pressure gauges are designed for measuring two applied pressures: high and low pressures and static process pressures. These kinds of gauges are applicable for corrosive environments with liquid and gaseous media, cryogenic gases and when separation media is required particularly for industries like oil and gas, alternative fuels, chemicals, HVAC, refrigeration and air-handling industries.
- Absolute pressure gauges – measures absolute pressure without the effect from barometric pressure variation. These gauges are used mainly for monitoring condensation pressures and vapor pressures of liquid.
