The primary elements used for measuring pressure are :
• Bourdon tube.
• Diaphragm.
• Capsule.
• Bellows.
• Pressure Springs.
The above are known as elastic deformation pressure elements.
Type of Bourdon tubes.
• ' C ' type.
• Spiral.
• Helix.
Diaphragm : The diaphragm is best suited for low pressure measurement.
Capsules : Two circular diaphragms are welded together to form a pressure capsule.
Material Used : phosphor bronze, Ni-spanc stainless steel.
Bellows : Bellows is a one - piece, collapsible, seamless metallic unit with deep folds
formed from very tin walled tubing.
Material used : Brass, phosphor bronze, stainless steel. Used for high
pressure.
Pre.spring : Pressure springs of helical or spiral shape used for measuring high pressures.