Davis Instruments has a great selection of mechanical pressure gauges for the petro-chem, pulp and paper, wastewater, and other industrial applications. We stock absolute, gauge, vacuum, and differential gauges to fit any application you demand. Davis Instruments carries a wide variety of commercial gauges for general industrial use, industrial gauges for process line applications, sanitary guages for the food and beverage industry, and differential gauges for the HVACR industry. Whether it's a low-cost mechanical pressure gauge or an advanced digital pressure gauge with output, Davis Instruments has your application covered.
In 1849 the Bourdon tube pressure gauge was patented in France by Eugene Bourdon. It is still one of the most widely used instruments for measuring the pressure of liquids and gases of all kinds, including steam, water, and air up to pressures of 100,000 pounds per square inch. It uses a coiled tube connected to gears to control the dial which gives the pressure readout. If pressure increases, the tube uncoils, pushing the dial around the gauge. Conversely, if the pressure drops, the tube coils more tightly, and the dial is drawn back. This instrument design has been adopted throughout all industries. The American patent rights to Eugene Bourdon's gauge were bought by Edward Ashcroft in 1852. Ashcroft played an important role in the widespread adoption of steam power in this country.
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Pressure
Pressure is defined as the force applied over an area, such as the wall of a container or as part of a manufacturing process. The common English unit for pressure is pounds per square inch, or psi. To convert from psi to other units, see the conversion table below.
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How To Pick a Pressure Gauge If your system or process depends on pressure and vacuum being measured and controlled, it is imperative that the correct device is chosen. Long-term reliability and cost control depend on picking the right device for a specific application. For example, one would not buy a high-cost precision test gauge for an application involving pressure spikes and vibration. Major factors to consider are:
Process: the pressure sensing element will be exposed to the process media, so select a gauge material that is compatible with your process media. If the process media is corrosive or extreme over-pressure exists, a diaphragm may be required.
Pressure Range: normal pressure range dictates the full range of the gauge you need. ANSI B40 recommends that the operating pressure occurs in the middle half (20 to 75%) of the scale.
Environment: in some cases, the ambient environment can be more harmful to a gauge than the process itself. If vibration, caustic environment, or high operating and ambient temperatures exist, a more rugged, sealed gauge will be needed.
Accuracy: accuracy required for your process depends on the sensitivity of errors in your pressure measurement.