Product Focus: 5 New Types of Gauges, Sensors, and Valves

Process instrumentation arose during the mid-18th century and played a key supporting role during the first industrial revolution of mechanical innovations and the second phase of mass production. The industry continues to thrive today as it leverages the power of digital technology and extensive R&D to meet the growing demand for accuracy and consistency.



Here’s a closer look at some of the latest developments in the industry:

1. Tank Level Gauge

Tank level gauges are designed to measure liquid levels for any shape of vessel or vented storage tank. Users can scale the analog dial to their requirements to ensure easy and accurate readings. The integral capillary line separates the indication so that the seal housing can be mounted remotely.

2. Clipper Weight Indicators

The deflection or clipper weight indicator system is ideal for use in small drilling projects and workover rigs. As a portable weight measurement system, it can be used on multiple rigs. The system often comes with various dials that can be switched out depending on the drill line size and strung lines.

These weight indicator systems are designed to withstand harsh and rugged environments as the robust case protects the clipper system from environmental wear and tear.

3. Flammable Gas Sensors

These latest gas sensors have been built using the molecular property spectrometer (MPS) and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology. These systems are integrated into wearable devices that can accurately and simultaneously monitor environments for flammable gas levels.

With this revolutionary technology, operation managers can enhance worker safety and the overall security of the plant.

4. Seal Valves

Seal valves are ideal for toxic, caustic, and corrosive applications because they prevent dangerous fumes from escaping. They increase the integrity of operations in both low-and high-pressure applications. Being lightweight and having high flow capacity enhances their applications.  

 

5. Overmolded Cables

Overmolded cables aren’t a new phenomenon in the process instrumentation industry, but they are worth a mention on the list due to the improved cable assembly design. Using the molding method or the multiple-shot molding technique, manufacturers can combine wires and connectors of nearly any size and finish into one, seamless assembly.



They can now be customized to incorporate changes in color, various exit points, and LED lights too.

Buy Cutting-Edge Process Instrumentation & Gauges 

Contact Instruments is a leading OEM manufacturer and supplier of torque gauges & systems, clipper weight indicators, pressure gauges, overmolded cables, and other drilling rig instrumentation in Canada and the United States. Get in touch with the company today for more information about their products.

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