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Pressure Gauges for Air Compressors: Range, Mounting and Testing
For an air compressor, choose a pressure gauge with a range about 50% above the maximum receiver pressure, such as a 0 to 16 bar gauge ...
Steam and Boiler Pressure Gauges: Siphons, Ranges and Materials
A steam or boiler pressure gauge must be protected from the heat of the steam, usually with a pigtail siphon, and fitted with a range w...
Hydraulic Pressure Gauges: How to Select, Install and Protect Them
A hydraulic pressure gauge should have a range of at least 1.5 times the normal working pressure, a case that survives vibration and pu...
Pressure Gauge vs Pressure Transmitter vs Manometer: What Is the Difference?
A pressure gauge shows pressure locally on a dial or display, a pressure transmitter converts pressure into a standard electrical signa...
Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauges Explained: How They Work and How to Choose
A Bourdon tube pressure gauge measures pressure with a curved, hollow metal tube that tries to straighten when pressure is applied insi...
Pressure Gauge Range Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Range
To choose a pressure gauge range, take your normal operating pressure and divide it by 0.75 for a steady load, or by about 0.66 for a p...
Pressure Gauge Connection Types and Thread Sizes: BSPP, BSPT and NPT
Pressure gauge connections in Australia fall into two main families: British Standard Pipe threads (BSP, with parallel BSPP and tapered...
WIKA Pressure Gauge Guide: Models, EN 837-1 and Alternatives
WIKA is one of the best-known names in pressure measurement. The German company supplies mechanical gauges, electronic pressure sensors...
Pressure Gauge Calibration in Australia: Steps, Intervals and Certificates
Pressure gauge calibration is the process of comparing a gauge against a more accurate reference standard, recording the difference at ...
Digital Hydraulic Pressure Gauges: How to Choose and Use One
A digital hydraulic pressure gauge gives technicians a precise, easy-to-read value when they set, test and troubleshoot hydraulic syste...

