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This article was originally published on December 5, 2022, and updated on October 15, 2025. Selecting the correct electrical connection for a pressure transducer helps ensure your equipment continues to operate effectively, even when affected by vibration, moisture, dust, or temperature extremes that can compromise performance. From off-road equipment to process automation systems, choosing the wrong connector can lead to signal loss, premature failure, or even safety risks. As a recognized authority in pressure and temperature instrumentation, Ashcroft has extensive experience helping engineers and operators protect their systems in the harshest conditions. Read this article to learn the factors to consider when selecting an electrical connector for a transducer: Why connector selection directly affects sensor reliability and longevity What environmental conditions should guide your connector choice? What installation and wiring factors should you consider?

Selecting the right process connection for your pressure gauge, switch, or transmitter may seem like a small decision—but it can make the difference between a reliable installation and one that leaks, fails, or requires costly rework. With so many connection options available, it’s easy to feel uncertain about which one is the best fit for your application. That’s where Ashcroft can help. With over a century of experience in pressure instrument manufacturing, we’ve guided countless customers through their connection challenges. Read this article to learn why process connections matter, the different types available, what they’re best suited for and how to select the right one for your system.

Data centers are the central hubs of the digital world, but as artificial intelligence reshapes computing, data centers are running hotter than ever. Traditional air-cooling systems are struggling to keep up with high-density servers, leading to rising energy costs, efficiency losses and costly downtime. To address this challenge, liquid cooling has emerged as a highly effective solution, capable of removing heat far more efficiently and enabling greater computing density beyond what traditional air cooling was built to handle. Ashcroft, together with its parent company Nagano Keiki Co Ltd., is a leading authority in pressure measurement and sensing technologies designed to keep liquid cooling systems safe, efficient and reliable. With decades of expertise across demanding industries, customers trust Ashcroft’s expertise to guide data center operators on selecting the best pressure and temperature instrumentation to ensure a smooth transition to advanced cooling methods. Read this article to learn how liquid cooling works, the different system types available, the benefits they deliver over air cooling and key considerations for implementation.

This article was originally published on May 31, 2023, and updated on June 11, 2025. As industries move to adopt hydrogen as a clean energy source, the demand for robust pressure sensing technology has never been greater. But hydrogen introduces unique challenges. For example, many hydrogen applications have processes that can cause hydrogen ion diffusion. This can lead to hydrogen permeation and embrittlement, which can cause premature failure of your measurement instruments. Ashcroft is a leading authority in pressure and temperature instrumentation, with decades of experience designing solutions that meet the unique demands of hydrogen environments. We wrote this article in response to a question that came into our help desk. Read on to learn about hydrogen permeation and hydrogen embrittlement, why they matter in hydrogen applications and how several Ashcroft® pressure transducers are uniquely engineered to mitigate each of these issues. You will also find additional resources that may address other questions you may have about hydrogen applications and selecting the right instrumentation for your system.

If you are using a pressure transducer (also known as a sensor) to measure liquid, gas or air pressure in a critical environment, OEM application or high-purity manufacturing process, you need to have confidence in the accuracy of your instrument. That confidence will be tested if there is an offset in the output of that instrument at zero and/or span. However, if you understand the reasons behind why offset can occur and what you can do to address it, your confidence will be restored. Ashcroft, an industry leader in pressure measurement instruments, has consistently demonstrated reliability and excellence in the field of pressure measurement instrumentation. That's why we are often asked to share our expertise and shed light on topics like this one. Read this article to learn how transducers measure pressure, possible causes of offset in the output of your sensor and what you can do to ensure your sensor is providing you with an accurate pressure measurement. You will also have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge through additional articles and resources available to you.

If you are using a transducer (also known as a sensor) to measure liquid, gas or air pressure in a critical environment, OEM application or high-purity manufacturing process, you need to have confidence in the accuracy of your instrument. That confidence will be tested if there is an offset in the output of that instrument at zero and span. However, if you understand the reason an offset can occur and what you can do to address it, your confidence will be restored. Ashcroft, an industry leader in pressure measurement instruments, has consistently demonstrated reliability and excellence in the field of pressure measurement instrumentation. That's why we are often asked to share our expertise and shed light on topics like this one. Read this article to learn how transducers measure pressure, possible causes of offset in the measurements and what you can do to ensure your instrument is providing you with the accuracy requirements for your specific application. You will also have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge through additional articles and resources available to you. When you are done reading, you will know just what to do to prevent the offset from occurring or to fix the issue should it occur.