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5. Pressure Fluid Temperature: Steam and other hot media may raise the
temperature of the gauge components above safe working limits of the sealed
joints. In these cases, it is recommended that a siphon or a chemical diaphragm
seal be used in conjunction with the pressure gauge. Chemical diaphragm seals
and remote capillary can also be considered for use with gauges that are subjected
to very low or high ambient temperatures.
6. Environmental Conditions: The normal ambient temperature range for
AMETEK General Equipment gauges (soft soldered) is 40 F to 120 F, for
Process gauges (silver soldered / welded) 40 F to 190 F, and for Liquid Filled
gauges 0 F 140 F. The error caused by temperature changes is approximating + /
- 1% for every 50 deg. F change. The reference temperature is 75 F. Remote
mounting of the pressure gauge using a chemical diaphragm seal and capillary
line is one alternative for applications involving extreme ambient temperature.
Moisture and weather effects must also be considered. Liquid filled gauges can
prevent condensation build up. For outdoor use, stainless steel, brass, or plastic
cased gauges are recommended. Mechanical shock, vibration, dust and humidity
are some other considerations in selecting a pressure gauge.
7. Method of Mounting: Bottom (LM) and back (CBM or LBM) connections are
available for most AMETEK gauges. AMETEKs cataloged products have
standard NPT threaded connections. Other types such as metric threads, straight
threads, hose barbs, and other special fittings are available as special order.
AMETEK pressure gauges are calibrated in the vertical, upright position and
should be mounted as such. For applications where the gauge is mounted
sideways, horizontally, or upside down, the gauge should be recalibrated in the
position in which it will ultimately be used.
8. Required Accuracy: AMETEK manufactures pressure gauges with accuracies
from + / - 3/2/3% (ASME Grade B) to + / - .25% (ASME Grade 3A) of full scale.
Generally, the more accurate gauges have a larger dial diameter and are more
costly.
9. Case Venting: AMETEK Liquid Filled gauges have an elastometric vent / fill
plug tip which can be easily cut (after installation) to permit case venting. This is
recommended for all liquid filled gauges, especially those with maximum
pressure ratings of 100 psi and under. This will compensate for atmospheric
changes that could effect the calibration of the filled gauge.