Question

Advantages and disadvantages of bourdon gauge tube

Answer 1

There are some advantages of bourdon tube are given below,

Bourdon tube is simple in construction.It is available in wide range.
It has long life.
It cost is low.
Time tested application.Accuracy is high.

There are some disadvantages of bourdon tube are given below,

Susceptibility to hysteresis
.Low spring gradient (below 50 psig)
Susceptibility to shock and vibrations.