Ensure the safety and integrity of your food and beverage processing with specialized hygienic pressure gauges. Engineered with stainless steel construction and food-grade oil fill options, these gauges are designed to withstand rigorous cleaning processes and prevent contamination, meeting the stringent requirements of food, dairy, beverage, medical, and biotech applications.
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- 60psig range pharmaceutical pressure gauge and 0-10Vdc transducer with triclamp fitting
- Food and beverage pressure gauge with 10 barg range and 4-20mA output
Find out more about Food & Drink Grade, Hygienic Pressure Gauges to determine which product options and capabilities will best meet your application requirements.
Hygienic pressure gauges are essential tools for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of food and beverage processing environments. Unlike standard pressure gauges, these specialized instruments are built to resist the growth of bacteria and other contaminants, ensuring the integrity of your products and processes.
Stainless Steel Construction
The most critical feature of a hygienic pressure gauge is its construction. They are typically fabricated from high-grade stainless steel, most commonly 316L. This material offers excellent resistance to corrosion and is easy to clean and sterilize. Moreover, the surfaces of these gauges are often polished to a mirror-like finish (Ra grade) to minimize any crevices or pockets where bacteria or other contaminants might accumulate.
Food-Grade Fill Fluids
In some applications, hygienic pressure gauges may be filled with food-grade oils. This further enhances their sanitary properties, as it eliminates the risk of contamination from traditional fill fluids should the gauge become damaged.
Hygienic Process Connections:
Another key aspect of these gauges is their hygienic process connections. These fittings are designed to create smooth, crevice-free transitions between the gauge and the process piping, making them easy to clean and preventing the buildup of residue. Common hygienic connection types include tri-clamp, Varivent, and DIN 11851.
Ease of Cleaning
Hygienic pressure gauges are designed for easy integration into the rigorous cleaning protocols that are standard in these industries. They can withstand frequent cleaning and sterilization using methods such as Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-in-Place (SIP).
Applications
These gauges find application in a wide range of processes, including:
- Food processing
- Beverage manufacturing
- Brewing
- Dairy production
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Biotechnological processes
By utilizing hygienic pressure gauges, food and beverage manufacturers can effectively uphold strict hygiene standards, ensuring the safety and quality of their products throughout the entire production chain.