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This article was originally published on June 4, 2021, and was updated on March 10, 2025. Choosing the right assemblies for your pressure instruments can seem overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider and endless combinations of products and configurations that will influence what you need for your specific application. So, how can you get the proper assemblies to suit your project’s needs? How do you start looking in the first place? These are questions that come up a lot in my discussions with customers. Luckily, my 20 years of industry experience, including the past five at Ashcroft, gives me the ability to share my expertise in this particular area. Read this article to learn the top five factors to consider when researching pressure instrument mounting assemblies, and how to choose the right assemblies that can protect your equipment and ensure successful processes for your specific application.

This article was originally published on October 31, 2022, and updated on February 26, 2025. If you work in oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, or any other industry that involves high heat, your challenge is to find instruments that are designed to withstand the extreme temperature conditions of the environment and your process media. For example, pressure gauges have specific temperature ranges. If your application goes beyond the instrument's limits, you may need to add an accessory to maintain the integrity and accuracy of your gauge. As the accessories product leader at Ashcroft, part of my job involves educating customers and distributors about the options available to keep their systems running safely and efficiently. In this article, you will learn how to protect your pressure gauges from getting damaged in harsh applications. You will also see links to additional articles and resources that will help deepen your knowledge of pressure gauges and the accessories that support them.

This article was originally published on August 16, 2021, and updated on February 12, 2025. Pressure gauge accessories like snubbers, dampeners, capillaries, pressure-limiting valves, and siphons play an important role in keeping your processes running safely and efficiently. However, while these devices help ensure your pressure instruments maintain optimal performance in the most challenging applications, there is an underlying concern about their potential impact on pressure measurement accuracy. As the product manager for pressure gauges and accessories at Ashcroft - a leader in pressure and temperature instrumentation, I am often asked for reassurance that these products don't interfere with gauge performance. In this article, you will learn about the factors that can affect pressure measurement accuracy, and the accessories that help, not hinder, instrument performance.

Isolation rings are very effective devices that protect pressure instruments from contaminant clogging and corrosion in several industries. However, there are certain circumstances where alternate methods of instrument isolation are recommended. As a global leader in pressure and temperature instrumentation, customers rely on the depth and breadth of our experience to educate and guide them through the process of finding the best solutions for their specific needs. In this article, you will learn why isolation rings are a good option for several very specific types of applications, but would not be recommended for others. As you read, look for links to resources that can help provide additional information to deepen your knowledge on this particular topic.

This article was originally published on February 9, 2022, and was updated on April 3, 2024. Pressure gauges are often used in challenging environments where they could be exposed to extreme temperatures that may damage them or impact their accuracy. These extreme temperatures can come from a variety of sources such as the surrounding environment (ambient temperature), or the temperature of the process media being measured (media temperature). How do you minimize the effects of temperature on your instrumentation and protect your pressure gauges from damage? Read on to learn the effects that temperature can have on pressure gauges and their performance. Plus, you will gain insights into how you can address these issues to keep your gauge working at peak performance.

This article was originally published on January 10, 2022, and was updated on March 13, 2024. If you work in the oil and gas or chemical industry, or even in a power plant, you know that a manifold valve blocks the flow of fluid in your system so the process media will be isolated from pressure instrumentation. You also know that a block-and-bleed manifold blocks the upstream process media from the instrumentation while allowing the bleeding off (venting) of the remaining fluid from the system on the downstream side of the manifold. But when you need to know which manifold valve is the right one for your specific process, that's where we can help. Ashcroft is a leading authority in pressure instruments and the accessories that help them operate at peak performance. As the senior product manager for this segment of our line, I have had the opportunity to train many customers and distributors on this very subject. Read this article to learn the various manifold valves, how they are different and the mounting options you can choose from. When you are done, you will also find additional resources that may be of interest to you.