Diaphragm seals are a common accessory for pressure gauges and sensors in many refining and manufacturing applications. The pressure of the media being measured bends the flexible diaphragm slightly inward, and this movement displaces the fluid behind the seal into the …
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Service and Support: The Foundation of Successful Partnerships
Robert LukatThe harsh working conditions imposed on mobile machines do not leave room for any hiccups that can compromise the safety and efficiency of the operation. Manufacturers of mobile machines for the construction, agriculture, mining, and material handling industries need …
Pressure Measurement: Understanding PSI, PSIA and PSIG
Robert LukatPressure measurement is all about PSI. That’s because pounds per square inch (PSI) is the most common unit for measuring pressure in the U.S. It’s important to understand what PSI means and how it is used, as pressure measurement is an important part of life in the …
Eugene Bourdon and the History of the Bourdon Gauge
Hardy OrzikowskiThe Industrial Revolution was underpinned by the fortunes of a few dozen financiers, the blood, sweat and tears of millions of factory workers, and a handful of key technical innovations. One of the key inventions of the mid-19 th century was the Bourdon gauge. …
Common Causes of Diaphragm Seal Failure
Chi-Che MaA diaphragm seal is an efficient, affordable solution for those instances in which pressure instrumentation cannot be in direct contact with the process. A flexible diaphragm seal protects pressure transmitters, transducers, gauges, and switches from contact with …