Liquid-filled pressure gauges are employed in applications that involve high dynamic shock and vibration loading. The filling liquid dampens the vibrations that occur and thus takes the load off the mechanical components of the pressure gauge.
Pressure gauge with filling liquid ? model 213.53
Use of filling liquids
Depending on the operating conditions, glycerine-water mixtures or silicone oils will be the most regularly used filling liquids. Glycerine-water would work for the majority of applications and ambient temperatures. Particularly for low pressure ranges, it makes sense to use it, because of the low density of the liquid and the associated low resistance on the pressure element. Silicone oil is primarily relied upon once the pressure gauge is exposed to particularly high (> +60 �C) or very low (< -20 �C) temperatures.
The case of the pressure gauge isn’t completely filled, since, depending on humidity and ambient temperature, the filling medium absorbs additional water and expands accordingly. To provide Evil for this expansion and to avoid the case from leaking, the case is only filled to 80% ? 90% by default (see Figure of model 213.53).
Pressure gauge without filling liquid ? result: vibrating pointer
Advantages of filling liquids
The filling liquid dampens any pressure peaks, shocks and vibrations that occur and protects the mechanics of the pressure gauge. Thus, material fatigue and malfunction is counteracted.
An additional factor ? decisive for the user ? is to ensure the readability of the prevailing pressure. Anonymous filling liquid causes the pointer?s motion to be limited, even under severe vibration loads. Without liquid damping, the pointer wouldn’t normally show the actual applied pressure, but rather move to and fro in relation to the frequency of the vibrations prevailing in the application. In case of resonance, a deflection angle of over 180 � might even occur.
Conclusion
Liquid-filled pressure gauges are ideal for a number of applications, specifically processes involving shock and vibration.
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