What can a Bourdon Tube be used to measure?

A Bourdon Tube is specifically designed to measure pressure. It works on the principle of elastic deformation, where the tube tends to straighten as pressure increases. The changes in the shape of the tube, caused by the internal pressure, result in a movement that is translated into a mechanical reading on a dial. This makes it a very effective and commonly used instrument in various applications, such as in industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and other equipment where monitoring pressure is critical to ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Temperature, voltage, and resistance are measured using different instruments altogether—like thermocouples or thermometers for temperature, voltmeters for voltage, and ohmmeters for resistance. Each of these measurements requires a specific tool that can accurately detect and interpret the physical properties associated with that measurement type. Thus, the capability of a Bourdon Tube is exclusive to pressure measurement.