Ashcroft announces the launch of the Ashcroft 1033 sanitary pressure gauge, engineered to meet the rigorous hygiene and reliability demands of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
Designed to ensure process integrity and maintain the highest sanitary standards, the Ashcroft 1033 gauge features a DIN 11851 hygienic connection, commonly known as a milk coupling, dairy thread, or hygienic union. This trusted seal type is widely used in food processing and brewery environments due to its ease of cleaning and its effectiveness in preventing contamination.
Key Features & Benefits:
Hygienic design: The 1033 gauge features a 15 microinch (RA) polished diaphragm surface and 316L stainless steel diaphragm and housing, making it ideal for clean-in-place (CIP) or steam-in-place (SIP) operations.
- Autoclave-ready: A 3½” dial option with a durable polysulfide window enables high-temperature sterilization for added versatility in demanding applications.
- Certified materials: Supplied with EN 10204:2004 3.1 material and conformance certificates, ensuring compliance with international quality standards.
- Simple adjustability: The Easy Zero™ feature on 3½” sized models provides external access for span calibration, minimizing downtime.
- Enhanced durability: The Ashcroft PLUS!™ performance dampening option is available for applications that require additional vibration resistance without the need for liquid fill.
- True Zero™ pointer: Reduces reading errors to improve operator confidence and measurement accuracy.
Available in 2½” and 3½” dial sizes, with pressure ranges from vacuum to 600 psi, the 1033 offers DIN 25, 40, and 50 process connections with both lower and back mount options. Weather-resistant to IP65 standards, the gauge is built for the real-world challenges of sanitary process environments.