Ashcroft introduces the 8008A pressure gauge to industrial OEMs looking for a cost effective high quality gauge. This new durable instrument meets the recognized specifications of EN837-1 and ASME B40.100, ensuring accuracy and long term performance. A corrosion resistant stainless steel case along with liquid fill vibration dampening help extend the service life. The Ashcroft […]
Pressure Sensing
Digital gauge monitors pressure the easy way
The new Ashcroft DG25 digital pressure gauge provides a 5 full digit LCD in ranges up to 1600 bar. Available in accuracies of 0.5% and 0.25% FS, this new design boasts a minimum battery life of 2000 hours. Standard features include an IP67 enclosure, selectable units of measure, a 20-segment bar graph indicator, min-max, tare […]
Live from MD&M West: Nason’s LED pressure switch
I spoke with Danny Dehler of Nason at the MD&M West show here in Anaheim, California. Dehler is the company’s Sales Manager for Automation Products. At the show, Nason is touting their NESD pressure switch/transducer, which has a unique LED display— it allows for 360° scrolling, and features field-programmable set points and hysteresis. “It’s a […]
NOSHOK appoints new sales and product managers
NOSHOK is pleased to announce the addition of a new key team member, Jim Hansen, who has taken on the role of Midwest Regional Sales Manager effective immediately. Hansen brings over 20 years of professional sales experience with flow, level, pressure, temperature, and wireless instrumentation to NOSHOK, along with extensive process control and automation knowledge. […]
Bimba Brand MFD Pneumatics Adds Digital Pressure Switches to Air Prep Offering
Bimba Manufacturing Company, an industry provider of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric solutions, and its subsidiary Mead Fluid Dynamics (MFD), an innovative manufacturer of pneumatic components, today announced the addition of Digital Pressure Switches (DPS Series) to its line of high-value air preparation equipment. This compact and economical series displays system pressure on an integrated LCD […]
Fully pneumatic device with connection for air-driven vacuum pumps
Piab introduces piSAVE optimize, a vacuum controlled proportional pressure regulator. A fully pneumatic device, easy to use and easy to install. piSAVE optimize senses the vacuum level in the system. The feed pressure of the compressed air to the vacuum pump/ejector is automatically regulated and controlled to maintain the set vacuum level. The vacuum level […]
New general purpose industrial air pressure regulator series
Marsh Bellofram Corporation, a member of the Bellofram Group of Companies and an industry in the design, development and manufacture of industrial instrumentation, announced the global market launch of its Type T60 air pressure regulators. Marsh Bellofram Type T60 industrial air pressure regulators are preset, fixed units for instrumentation and general purpose use. Test data […]
New ISO Standard (ISO 19973-4:2014) Now Available from NFPA
A new ISO Standard has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 19973-4:2014, Pneumatic fluid power – Assessment of component reliability by testing – Part 4: Pressure regulators [second edition]. ISO 19973-4:2014 provides test procedures for assessing the reliability of pneumatic pressure regulators by testing, using the […]
Increased Protection for Pressure Gauges
Ashcroft now offers a protective rubber boot for lower connected types 1000, 1005, 1005P, 1005S, 1005P-XUL and 1005M-XRG commercial pressure gauges. In addition to the patented shock-resistant PowerFlex™ movement, the boot provides added protection if the gauge is struck while installed or dropped during portable use. Ashcroft www.ashcroft.com
Pressure measurement: 8 things to know
1. Pressure is the force applied to an area. There are many different systems of pressure measurement. Absolute pressure and sealed gauge pressure are two of the most common. There are many differences between these two measurements of pressure that have significant effects on their use and measurement. Depending on why you are measuring pressure, […]