When to Use Direct vs Indirect Gauges
Vacuum Science World News • November 25, 2020
Measuring vacuum pressure is a fundamental element of all vacuum applications, but there’s no such thing as a universal vacuum gauge.
When it comes to measuring vacuum pressure, no single gauge will respond accurately throughout the entire vacuum range (from atmospheric pressure to 10 -12 mbar). That’s why a clear understanding of the differences between the types of gauges is essential to match them to the right operational contexts.
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