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In industries such as pharmaceutical, food, dairy and biotech, contamination is one of the greatest threats to product quality, safety and compliance. Even the smallest bacterial buildup in process connections can lead to costly downtime, product recalls and regulatory violations. The challenge is keeping the entire process environment ultra-clean and secure—especially at connection points where contamination can quickly occur. Tri-Clamp® fittings provide a proven solution, using a sanitary, crevice-free design that’s easy to clean, quick to assemble and fully compliant with industry regulations. As a leader in pressure and temperature instrumentation, Ashcroft has been trusted for over a century to deliver trusted instrumentation for critical process applications. Our expertise in hygienic measurement, combined with our conventional or inline style Tri-Clamp connections, helps manufacturers maintain sterility while keeping operations efficient. In this article, you’ll discover why Tri-Clamp connections are preferred for hygienic processes, how they outperform threaded fittings in sterile environments, and the best practices for selecting and installing gaskets to ensure long-term reliability.

This article was last updated on August 20, 2025. Whether you're monitoring hydrogen pressure, operating in high-vibration compressor systems, or designing for hygienic environments for sanitary food and beverage processing, reliable pressure measurement is essential to safety and process integrity. However, finding a pressure gauge that offers both durability and easy field serviceability can be difficult, especially in corrosive environments where access for instrument recalibration is critical. Ashcroft, a leading authority in pressure and temperature instrumentation, offers a solution designed to perform in challenging conditions and make field maintenance and OEM installations less challenging. Read this product review to learn about the Ashcroft® 8009S Pressure Gauge, an economical, all stainless-steel solution engineered to perform in challenging conditions. By the end of the article, you will know if this instrument is the right one for your needs.

This article was originally published on September 19, 2022, and updated on August 13, 2025. Low-pressure transducers are essential in applications like HVAC systems, cleanrooms, critical environments, and pharmaceutical operations. These systems often require the pressure sensor to be mounted away from the source, sometimes by several feet or more. What many don’t realize is that the pressure sensor tubing length can influence system behavior in subtle but important ways. While accuracy may remain intact, signal response times can vary depending on how the system is configured. Ashcroft has been supporting critical low-pressure systems for decades, helping engineers and facility managers design pressure measurement setups that remain responsive and stable, even when tubing runs are long. Read this article to learn how pressure tubing works, what impact tubing length has on your system and pressure instruments, and how to enhance your system design for performance and reliability.

In any process where accurate temperature monitoring is critical, from power generation and HVAC systems to food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing, Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) are one of the most trusted sensor technologies. Selecting the right RTD element is essential for achieving high performance, long-term stability and compliance with industry standards. Ashcroft, a global leader in temperature and pressure instrumentation, has decades of experience helping customers specify, install and calibrate RTDs in demanding environments. Read this article to learn about RTD sensing elements, how they work and how to select the right element based on industry requirements, construction, accuracy, wiring and environmental factors.

This article was originally published on October 17, 2022, and updated on June 16, 2025. Precision and cleanliness are critical aspects of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing. From sterile production environments to aggressive chemical processes, pressure instruments must deliver consistent performance while supporting stringent regulatory requirements. Ashcroft has been manufacturing pressure instrumentation for pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications for generations. Over the past 10 years with the company, I have helped customers find the best solutions for their specific needs, drawing on trusted industry practices and proven instrumentation examples. Read this article to get a comprehensive overview of common instrument applications, industry challenges and primary considerations for selecting the product that will deliver the most accurate results. You will also find links to additional information that can help deepen your knowledge.

In sterile environments, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, food & beverage production and biotechnology, pressure gauges must undergo rigorous cleaning and sterilization to ensure hygienic compliance while maintaining process integrity and operational safety. Ashcroft is a globally recognized leader in pressure and temperature instrumentation. As experts in this field, it is our job to fully understand the requirements our products must meet for use in these highly regulated industries and answer customer questions to help them make informed decisions. The question that prompted this article was from a customer who wanted to know the different ways to keep their pressure instruments compliant with hygienic requirements. Read this article to learn what hygienic compliance means for sterile processes, who sets and enforces these standards and how three widely used cleaning methods—Clean-in-Place (CIP), Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) and autoclaving can help your systems prevent contamination. When you are done, you will have a better understanding of these processes, applications, benefits, and limitations as they relate to sanitary operations. You will also be directed to additional resources that can help you determine which instruments are best suited to keep your system running safely and efficiently in sterile environments.