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    A pressure gauge is a mechanical instrument that measures internal pressure or vacuum in a vessel or system. It works by using a bourdon tube that flexes in response to pressure, transmitting the measurement through a movement to the pointer on the dial face. Proper selection of a pressure gauge involves choosing appropriate materials for the case, wetted parts, connection, and range based on the application environment and medium being measured.

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    A pressure gauge is a mechanical instrument that measures internal pressure or vacuum in a vessel or system. It works by using a bourdon tube that flexes in response to pressure, transmitting the measurement through a movement to the pointer on the dial face. Proper selection of a pressure gauge involves choosing appropriate materials for the case, wetted parts, connection, and range based on the application environment and medium being measured.

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    A pressure gauge is a mechanical instrument that measures internal pressure or vacuum in a vessel or system. It works by using a bourdon tube that flexes in response to pressure, transmitting the measurement through a movement to the pointer on the dial face. Proper selection of a pressure gauge involves choosing appropriate materials for the case, wetted parts, connection, and range based on the application environment and medium being measured.

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    What is a Pressure Gauge?

    Definition
    CASE
    A pressure gauge is a mechanical instrument
    DIAL designed to measure the internal pressure and/or
    BLOW-OUT vacuum of a vessel or system. Trerice Pressure
    BACK Gauges are offered in a variety of styles, sizes,
    and wetted part materials to meet the demands

    Process Gauges
    DIAPHRAGM of standard and special applications.
    POINTER

    Principles of Operation
    BOURDON Most Trerice Pressure Gauges are constructed
    TUBE
    RING with a bourdon tube sensing element. When
    the sensing element is subjected to pressure,
    it flexes and the resulting motion is transmitted
    WINDOW MOVEMENT as a measurement through a mechanical
    movement to the dialface pointer.
    SEAL SOLID
    CASE
    FRONT
    SOCKET

    Selecting a Pressure Gauge


    Case
    Cases are available in a wide variety of materials and configurations. The
    combination of material and configuration is generally determined by the demands
    of the application, as well as the preferences of the gauge specifier. The more
    demanding the environment, the more rugged
    All Trerice Pressure Gauges should be carefully selected to meet the
    the case construction (i.e., polypropylene or demands of the particular application. The information contained in this
    stainless steel for industrial applications vs. catalog is only offered as a guide to assist in making the proper selection.
    ____________________________________________________________________
    aluminum or steel for construction or commercial
    applications). Gauge mounting or retrofitting Improper application may cause failure of the gauge, resulting in
    possible personal injury or property damage. For correct use and
    needs may affect case selection (i.e., a gauge application of all pressure gauges, please refer to Pressure Gauge
    to be panel mounted will require either a Standard ASME B40.100. This document may be obtained from the
    front flange or u-clamp style case). For safety American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Three Park Avenue,
    New York, NY 10016-5990.
    considerations, a “solid-front” case style may be
    required. Each application will have a unique set of requirements which will help
    guide the specifier in selecting the appropriate case style.

    Wetted Parts and Pressure Medium


    Under normal operating conditions, only the tube and socket assembly (Wetted
    Parts) of a pressure gauge will come into contact with the fluid being measured
    (Pressure Medium). The selection of the assembly will be determined by the
    composition of the medium. Air, gas, steam, water and other noncorrosive
    media are usually satisfied by a bronze or brass bourdon tube and brass socket
    assembly. Stainless steel or Monel wetted parts are used when the medium
    contains corrosive elements or when high operating pressures or temperatures
    will be encountered. A diaphragm seal is recommended for highly corrosive media
    or that which may solidify or deposit solids within the tube and socket assembly
    of the gauge. (See the Diaphragm Seal section of this catalog.)

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    1/1/2001
    12950 W. Eight Mile Road • Oak Park, MI 48237-3288 • 248/399-8000 • FAX: 248/399-7246 • www.trerice.com
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    What is a Pressure Gauge?
    continued
    Connection and Mounting
    The socket connection provides an entrance port for the process medium as well
    as a means to mount the gauge to a pipeline or vessel. Male connections can
    be provided with NPT, BSPT, or other thread styles, in sizes from 1/8" through 1/2".
    A high-pressure, 9/16" LHT Autoclave connection is also available. The mounting
    location indicates where the connection protrudes from the case. Trerice Pressure
    Process Gauges

    Gauges are available with three standard mounting locations: lower male (LM),
    lower back male (LBM), and center back male (CBM). Other connection locations
    may be available on some models.

    Window and Ring


    The window provides a means for viewing the measurement, as well as protection
    of the dialface and pointer of the instrument, and is normally held in place by a
    ring, which is screwed or snapped to the case of the gauge. Plastic, clear glass
    and laminated glass are common window materials. Ring styles include threaded,
    bayonet, friction, crimped and hinged, depending upon the case type.

    Pointer
    There are essentially three types of pointers available on Trerice Pressure Gauges:
    a micro-adjustable pointer (providing high quality and accuracy); a friction-type
    pointer (providing adjustability and durability); and a plain, non-adjustable pointer
    (providing economic reliability).

    Accuracy
    The accuracy of a pressure gauge is expressed as a percentage (plus or minus) of
    the maximum scale range. Please refer to Pressure Gauge Standard ASME
    B40.100.

    Measurement Range and Dial


    The maximum operating pressure of the application should not exceed 75% of the
    measurement range selected. Therefore, the specified range should be twice the
    normal operating point of the gauge to avoid damage to the gauge internals. A wide
    variety of measurement ranges is available, from 30" Hg vacuum through 20,000
    psi pressure. Ranges are indelibly presented in black figures and markings upon a
    white dialface.

    Environmental Conditions
    Pressure gauge selection will be influenced by the environmental conditions under
    which the gauge is expected to perform. Condensation or waterproofing concerns
    can be addressed through the use of hermetically sealed or weatherproofed
    gauges. Case construction should be considered when selecting a gauge to be
    used in conditions of extreme or sustained heat or cold, or where the atmospheric
    environment may contain corrosive elements.

    Liquid Filling
    Liquid filling (glycerin, silicone or other fills) can prolong the life of a pressure
    gauge by minimizing wear on the gauge internals resulting from vibration or
    oscillation. Liquid filling also acts as a permanent lubricant to the moving parts
    of the instrument.

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    12950 W. Eight Mile Road • Oak Park, MI 48237-3288 • 248/399-8000 • FAX: 248/399-7246 • www.trerice.com
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