Chemical
Temperature and pressure instruments for chemical processing operations
Applications of Measurement and Monitoring Technology
The chemical industry manufactures a wide range of chemical and material products for various industries, all of which require durable and reliable measurement and monitoring technology for their production. For example, professionals in the plastics industry employ instrumentation to ensure the purity and quality of products. At Ashcroft, our temperature and pressure switches, gauges, and other instruments offer accurate readings even when exposed to some of the most extreme operating and environmental conditions.
Typical chemical applications that benefit from measurement and monitoring technology include:
With product standards and operating profits at risk, reliable measurement is critical to your process consistency. From digestion and heat treatment to energy recovery, Ashcroft has the right solutions. Our Critical Application Solution Experts® (CASE®) offer process-compatible wetted materials and Material Test Reports (MTR).
Ashcroft: Your Single-Source Solution
Ashcroft serves as a single-source supplier for all measurement and control needs in the chemical industry. Over 165 years in business, Ashcroft has earned global trust. Our primary interest lies in ensuring the safety of our instruments, stressing the importance of protecting people, processes and profits.
We strive to develop innovative and custom solutions for all areas of the plant, even your most critical processes and applications. For example, our multipoint sensors ensure that temperature conditions within crackers, reactors, and tanks remain at optimal levels. They are custom-designed to evaluate several specific points within a system, allowing industry professionals to obtain a complete temperature profile to aid in process optimization. Additionally, they feature durable construction and fast response time for reliable and accurate process control.
We design, engineer, and manufacture high-quality measurement and control instruments that offer accuracy and reliability even in the harshest chemical industry environments. We also provide custom-built assemblies that consist of various instruments (e.g., diaphragm seals) to accommodate different application requirements. Our extensive industry experience and broad product selection allow us to deliver appropriate instrumentation solutions for all chemical industry needs.
Importance of Measurement and Monitoring Technology for the Chemical Industry
The chemical industry is responsible for converting raw materials—such as air, water, metals, minerals, oil, and natural gas—into usable forms for manufacturers. The over 70,000 different chemical and material products created are then used to manufacture finished parts and products for customers in the industrial and consumer sectors. For example, wood pulp is converted into paper, and paper is used to produce paper parts and products. Natural gas and crude oil are converted into plastics, and plastics are used to produce plastic parts and products.
The essential role the chemical industry plays in the manufacturing sector necessitates high quality standards during its operations, which, in turn, demands the use of durable and reliable equipment. Instrumentation—such as pressure and differential pressure gauges, transducers and temperature sensors—ensure that operating conditions remain at optimal levels for performance and safety. As such, any misapplication or failure can lead to severe consequences (e.g., equipment loss, employee injury, and environmental damage). For these reasons, it is essential to use instruments engineered to withstand the severe demands of chemical processing operations.
Materials Used for Instruments in the Chemical Industry
In the chemical industry, instruments are often directly exposed to chemical processes. As such, they must be able to withstand exposure to extreme temperatures, corrosive substances, and other harsh conditions. Our instrument solutions, such as our 2198 Micro Siphon and pressure gauges, are designed and built to provide consistent performance in these environments.
At Ashcroft, we understand that different chemical applications require different materials. Stainless steel—which offers exceptional strength and corrosion resistance—is often the material of choice for instruments used in chemical industry applications. Besides offering stainless steel instruments, we also offer our products in a wide selection of other chemically resistant materials designed for use with highly aggressive media. For example, our acid leak detection (ALD) assemblies provide industry professionals with a visual indication of changes in process media. They have a special coating that changes color when exposed to compounds with pH levels of ≤3.0.
Acid Leak Detection (ALD)
Trust in the Ashcroft Experts
At Ashcroft, we are here to help you identify the right temperature and pressure instruments and understand how they can benefit your chemical processing operation. For product solutions that matter most to your critical applications, you can trust Ashcroft with the success and safety of your project.