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Choosing Pressure Gauge Accessories

Pressure gauges have a variety of optional accessories that can improve readability and protect the gauge. Snubbers and swivel adaptors can smooth out pressure fluctuations and adjust the viewing angle. Maximum indicating pointers identify spikes but add error. Set-pointers mark operating ranges while rubber cases protect gauges from shocks and vibrations. Proper selection requires considering these accessory options and a gauge's application.

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Choosing Pressure Gauge Accessories

Pressure gauges have a variety of optional accessories that can improve readability and protect the gauge. Snubbers and swivel adaptors can smooth out pressure fluctuations and adjust the viewing angle. Maximum indicating pointers identify spikes but add error. Set-pointers mark operating ranges while rubber cases protect gauges from shocks and vibrations. Proper selection requires considering these accessory options and a gauge's application.

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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.

While the pressure gauge may be a seemingly simple device, it is important to consider these factors before
selecting the right type and accessories to fit an application.

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