Quick Answer:The Bourdon Gauge reads pressure with a black needle on a 100 mm white dial marked in kg/cm2 and psi, with a clear back that shows the mechanism and an inlet tube for 8 mm bore rubber tubing.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
100 mm diameter white face with substantial black needle.
Dual scales: kg/cm2 in black and psi in red.
Clear acrylic back lets students see the mechanism.
Rifled metal inlet tube fits rubber tubing of 8 mm internal diameter.
Rugged gauge on a heavy metal base for stability.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Dial
100 mm diameter, white
Scales
kg/cm2 (black) and psi (red)
Back
Clear acrylic
Inlet
Rifled metal tube for 8 mm ID rubber tubing
Base
Heavy metal
How It Is Used
Connected by rubber tubing to a vessel or pump, the gauge shows the pressure directly on its dial, and the visible Bourdon mechanism helps explain how the reading is produced. Readings in kg/cm2 can be converted to pascals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which units does the Bourdon Gauge read in?
Its white face has scales in kg/cm2 (black) and psi (red).
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