How to Install an Industrial Pressure Gauge: A Step-by-Step Guide Key Takeaways Always depressurize the line before removing or installing any gauge Inspect both male and female threads for burrs, dents, or contamination before installation Use Teflon tape or compatible thread sealant, keeping the first two threads clean Never place a wrench on the [...]
Making Sense of RTD Tolerance Classes Today’s RTD tolerance classes grew out of the practical need to be able to install and replace probes and have them work the same from probe to probe. True plug and play. Many different RTD standards have been developed over the years and around the globe: SAMA, GOST, OIML, [...]
Proof Pressure vs. Burst Pressure in Heavy-Duty Pressure GaugesKey TakeawaysProof pressure is the highest pressure a gauge can experience without drifting out of calibration.Burst (rupture) pressure is the catastrophic limit at which the bourdon tube will leak or fail.Reotemp heavy-duty gauges are proof-tested to 130 % of range (110 % above 5 000 PSI) and [...]