Gauges are used to measure pressure in hydraulic systems. They are important for ensuring the reliability, predictability, and safety of hydraulic systems, helping to reduce the incidence of leaks and pressure changes that can alter the operating conditions of the system.

Features

The Power Team hydraulic gauge range includes both analog and digital options. The analog gauges in the range are designed for heavy-duty use, with;

• A bourdon tube that ensures high cycle life,
• A red, easily visible and easy-to-read Day-Glo needle,
• Calibratable, the gauges also feature strong stainless steel cases with locking rings.

The digital gauges available in the Power Team range are more accurate than the analog models. The gauges come in two choices. The first is the general-purpose gauge, whose features include;

• Laser welded stainless steel sensor and socket,
• Vibration and shock tested, and protected with a rubber boot,
• Waterproofness, which adapts the gauge for use in wet environments and other demanding applications.

The other digital gauge available in the Power Team range feature,

• Large display and a long-life pressure transducer. These will be more suitable for high-pressure applications.
• Accurate to within 1 percent,
• Gauges perform a self-diagnostic routine when they are first powered,
• Slow and fast blinking display alerts for when the pressure is too low and when the maximum rated pressure is exceeded.

How to choose the right pressure gauge for your application?

There is no need to over-emphasize the need for a pressure gauge on a hydraulic system. But there is quite a bit to consider when shopping for one. Most important, choose a pressure gauge that can accommodate pressure swings resulting from pulsation and pressure spikes within the hydraulic system. Other recommendations include,

• Choose an analog gauge whose range is twice the media’s normal operating pressure, lest the stress fatigues the bourdon tube,
• Where your system calls for the maintenance of precise pressure levels, you are better off going with a digital gauge that is more accurate,
• Analog gauges, while they are not as accurate, do not need to be electric powered and are, thus, perfect for field applications,
• Ensure compatibility between your choice of gauge and the media to be handled. Corrosive chemicals in both the media and operating environment can weaken the bourdon tube and reduce the gauge accuracy and reliability,
• In applications marked by high vibration that make it difficult to read the gauge, it may be better to opt for fluid-filled analog gauges or digital ones over standard analog gauges. Analog gauge pointers tend to oscillate when exposed to excessive vibration.