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Pressure measurement systems
News Release from: UK Instruments and Controls | Subject: Ashcroft pressure
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 May 2005
ATEX offered on Ashcroft pressure
instruments
To comply with the latest ATEX regulations Ashcroft is now offering ATEX certification to EX II 2 GD c on a range on its mechanical equipment
To comply with the latest ATEX regulations Ashcroft is now offering ATEX certification to EX II 2 GD c on a range on its mechanical equipment Ashcroft currently have pressure transducers, pressure switches, differential pressure switches and temperature switches to ATEX
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 10 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest addition now allows pressure gauges, differential pressure gauges and diaphragm seals to be supplied certified to ATEX.
The Specific Models in question are the Ashcroft Pressure Gauge T5500 and T6500, which are avilable in stainless steel cases, open front and full safety pattern.
System materials included AISI 316L, monel 400 and Ni Span tube.
Various process connections are available, including 1/2 BSP, 1/2 NPT, M20, 3/8 BSP and 1/4 NPT.
Ranges from -1 Bar to + 2500Bar.
Numerous diaphragm seal combinations are available to ATEX, choose from screwed connections of flanged.
Diaphragm materials include AISI 316L, AISI 304, K-Monel, Nickel, Carpenter 20, Tantalum, Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C, Teflon, Viton, Kalrex and Titanium.
A selection of fill fluid are offered to meet customer process demands, the most common being Glycerin and Silicone.
Inert fill fluid Halocarbon is offered for very low process temperatures such as -60C, Syltherm 800 is specified when process temperatures can reach up to 400C.
Direct or capillary mounting up to 30metres in stainless steel armoured or for extra protection PVC sheathing.
The Ashcroft pressure gauges and diaphragm seals are available from stock at UK Instruments and Controls.
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