What it is
A gauge works better, and lasts longer, with the right accessories. We make snubbers and dampers, gauge cocks, needle valves, valve manifolds, siphon tubes and thermowells.
Order them with the gauge so the threads and materials match.
How it works
Each part does one job. A snubber damps pressure pulses. A siphon cools hot steam before it reaches the gauge. A gauge cock or needle valve isolates the gauge so it can be removed. A manifold groups the isolating, venting and equalising valves in one block. A thermowell protects a temperature sensor.
Where it is used
- Snubber and damper: pulsating pressure from pumps and compressors
- Siphon tube: steam and hot condensate
- Gauge cock and needle valve: isolating and venting
- Valve manifold: differential gauges and transmitters
- Thermowell: protecting temperature gauges
Things to consider
- Available in carbon steel, SS 316, Monel 400, Hastelloy C, Duplex and Super Duplex.
- Match the thread and size to the gauge connection.
- Choose the material for the medium and the temperature.
What to tell us for a quote
- Which accessory (snubber, siphon, cock, needle valve, manifold or thermowell)
- Thread type and size
- Material (for example SS 316, Hastelloy C, Monel 400 or Duplex)
- Working pressure and temperature
- The medium
- Quantity
Questions about gauge accessories
What does a siphon tube do?
A siphon, or pigtail, holds a small amount of condensed water that cools the steam before it reaches the gauge, so hot steam cannot damage the sensing element.
What does a snubber do?
A snubber, also called a pulsation damper, restricts sudden pressure surges before they reach the gauge. It protects the gauge and gives a steadier reading.
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