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Solutions for pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions from WIKA are an integral component of our customers' business processes.
This is why we consider ourselves to be not just suppliers of measurement components but rather more a competent partner that offers comprehensive solutions in close co-operation with our customers – customised and precisely designed products for the exact requirement.
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Why You May Need a Gauge Accessory
Pressure gauge accessories are designed to complement a pressure gauge in order to enhance and maximize the performance of the gauge. But sometimes accessories are perceived as bringing little value, tacking on an additional cost, or being completely unnecessary altogether. And while not every pressure measurement instrument needs a gauge accessory, WIKA’s Full Audit Service Team (FAST) found that most pressure gauge accessories are often underutilized and even overlooked.
During these audits, the FAST discovered that the #1 reason for using a gauge accessory is to protect the pressure gauge from abnormal conditions. Pressure spikes, temperature, and corrosion are leading causes for premature gauge failure. Accessories for a pressure gauge may be the extra step needed for a successful, proactive, preventative maintenance program and for extending the life of pressure gauges in environments like oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical plants.
These most used gauge accessories can help with all of these issues:
These examples above are only four ways gauge accessories can help you in your applications. Pairing a pressure gauge with an accessory may be the extra step needed for a successful, proactive, preventative maintenance program and for extending the life of pressure gauges in environments like oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical plants. To find the right pressure gauge accessory, please contact a WIKA representative.