Pressure Gauge

Pressure Gauge

🧭 Pressure Gauge – Description

A Pressure Gauge is a mechanical or digital instrument used to measure and display the pressure of liquids, gases, or steam within a system. It helps operators monitor process conditions and ensure equipment operates within safe pressure limits.

Pressure gauges work by sensing the force exerted by a fluid on a sensing element (such as a Bourdon tube, diaphragm, or pressure sensor) and converting it into a readable pressure value.

They are widely used in:

  • Water treatment plants
  • Pumps and pipelines
  • Boilers and steam systems
  • Compressors and pneumatic systems
  • Chemical and industrial processes

⚙️ Key Functions

  • Measures system pressure in real time
  • Helps prevent overpressure conditions
  • Monitors equipment performance
  • Supports process control and safety

📏 Common Units

  • bar
  • psi (pounds per square inch)
  • kg/cm²
  • kPa or MPa

🧾 Simple Summary

A Pressure Gauge is an instrument that measures and displays the pressure of fluids or gases in a system, helping maintain safe and efficient operation of industrial processes.

  • Specification
  • Technical Data
Parameter Specification
Type Mechanical / Digital Pressure Gauge
Measured Parameter Pressure of liquids, gases, or steam
Sensing Element Bourdon Tube / Diaphragm / Pressure Sensor
Pressure Range Vacuum to 1000 bar (model dependent)
Units bar, psi, kg/cm², kPa, MPa
Accuracy ±1.0% to ±2.5% FS
Dial Size 50 mm, 63 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm
Process Connection 1/4″, 1/2″ BSP/NPT (typical)
Wetted Parts Brass, Stainless Steel (SS304/SS316)
Operating Temperature -20°C to +60°C (typical)
Mounting Bottom entry / Back entry / Panel mount
Applications Pumps, pipelines, boilers, compressors, water treatment, industrial processes

🧭 Pressure Gauge – Technical Data

Parameter Technical Data
Instrument Type Mechanical / Digital Pressure Gauge
Measured Variable Pressure of liquids, gases, and steam
Measurement Principle Bourdon tube, diaphragm, or electronic pressure sensing
Pressure Range Vacuum to 1000 bar (model dependent)
Units bar, psi, kg/cm², kPa, MPa
Accuracy ±1.0% to ±2.5% Full Scale (FS)
Dial Size 50 mm, 63 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm
Case Material Stainless Steel / Mild Steel / ABS
Wetted Parts Brass, SS304, SS316
Process Connection 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ BSP/NPT
Mounting Type Bottom Entry, Back Entry, Panel Mount
Operating Temperature -20°C to +60°C
Ambient Humidity Up to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Protection Rating IP54 to IP67 (model dependent)
Fill Fluid Dry or Glycerine-filled for vibration damping
Display Type Analog dial / Digital display
Power Supply Not required (mechanical), battery/external supply (digital)
Response Time Instantaneous mechanical indication
Applications Water treatment, pumps, compressors, boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Key Features

  • Real-time pressure indication
  • Robust industrial construction
  • Vibration-resistant options available
  • Suitable for liquid, gas, and steam applications
  • Low maintenance and high reliability

Typical Industrial Standards

  • Accuracy Class: 1.0, 1.6, or 2.5
  • Dial Standards: EN 837 compliant (for many industrial gauges)
  • Process Connections: BSP or NPT threaded fittings

Summary: A pressure gauge is a reliable instrument for monitoring system pressure, available in mechanical or digital versions, with a wide measurement range and durable construction for industrial applications.

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