Pressure gauges are available in a variety of process connections, sizes and case mounting styles.
The proper
process connection must be specified depending on system requirements and application.
Conclusion
A wide variety of options and accessories are available for consideration when selecting a pressure gauge.
Piston- and sintered-type snubbers can be used to increase gauge readability by smoothing out pressure surges,
pulsations and spikes. Swivel adaptors can adjust the line of sight for better reading positioning. Maximum
indicating pointers are invaluable tools for identifying pressure spikes in a system. They can be extremely
helpful during system startup and troubleshooting, but they can add an additional error to the gauge because of
the increased load on the Bourdon tube.
Other accessories include set-pointers, which are used to identify an operating minimum or maximum pressure
or vacuum value, and rubber case protectors which help protect gauges that are subjected to direct physical
shock and vibration.