Advantages, disadvantages and applications of bourdon tube

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.

There are some applications of bourdon tube are given below,

• The bourdon tube is used in analog pressure meter.
• It is used in many hydraulic systems.
• It is used in foot pump to in indicate pressure developed.