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Pressure Sensors for Hydraulic Systems: Range, Protection and Wiring
Quick answer: choose a hydraulic pressure sensor with a range at least 1.5 times the normal working pressure, an overpressure rating we...
Vacuum Gauges and Digital Vacuum Gauges: Scales, Units and How to Choose
Quick answer: a vacuum gauge measures pressure below atmospheric pressure. On an ordinary gauge the vacuum scale runs from 0 down to -1...
4-20 mA Pressure Transmitters: Wiring, Scaling and Calibration Explained
Quick answer: a 4 to 20 mA pressure transmitter sends a current between 4 mA (bottom of the range) and 20 mA (top of the range) through...
Pressure Transducer vs Transmitter vs Sensor: Which Do You Need?
Quick answer: a pressure sensor is the sensing element that reacts to pressure. A pressure transducer turns that reaction into an elect...
Load Cell vs Pressure Sensor: When to Weigh and When to Measure Pressure
A load cell measures force or weight directly, while a pressure sensor or gauge measures the pressure of a fluid or gas. They can often...
How to Choose a Load Cell or Pressure Gauge Supplier: A 12-Point Quality Checklist
To choose a good load cell or pressure gauge supplier, check six things: do they give you the maker’s full datasheet, can they sh...
Best Pressure Gauge Manufacturers: Who Makes Them and How to Choose
The best-known pressure gauge makers include WIKA (Germany, founded 1946), Ashcroft (US, a Bourdon gauge maker with more than 150 years...
Load Cell Accuracy and Quality Compared: Eleven Real Load Cells Side by Side
Load cell quality shows up in four places: the accuracy class and certification, the material and sealing, the environmental protection...
Best Load Cell Manufacturers: Who Makes Them and How to Compare Fairly
There is no single “best” load cell manufacturer, because the right maker depends on your capacity, environment, accuracy n...
Analogue vs Digital Pressure Gauges Compared: Eight Real Models Side by Side
Analogue (Bourdon tube) pressure gauges win on simplicity, toughness and cost, with no battery to flatten and a pointer that anyone can...
