Diaphragm Seals | McMaster-Carr

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

1/4

1/2

	For Use With For Use With

	Body Material Body Material

Stainless Steel

Plastic

	Connection Style Connection Style

Threaded

Quick Clamp

	Gasket Material Gasket Material

Stainless Steel

Rubber

	Connection Type Connection Type


Pipe	Tube

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure

150 psi @ 72° F

2,500 psi @ 72° F

Not Rated

	Height Height

	Connection Connection

Inlet

Outlet

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Minimum Pressure Minimum Pressure

30 psi

60 psi

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

Sanitary

	Flange OD Flange OD

1.984"

2.516"

	For Tube OD For Tube OD

16 Products

Gauge Guards

316 Stainless Steel Guard

316 Stainless Steel Guard With Drain Port

Plastic Guard

Also known as isolators or diaphragm seals, these protect gauges from corrosive process media. Fill guards with ISO Grade 32 hydraulic oil (not included) before use.

316 stainless steel guards provide excellent corrosion and chemical resistance and can handle higher temperatures and pressures than plastic guards.

Polypropylene and PVDF guards are more chemical resistant than PVC and CPVC guards.

Guards with drain port allow you to remove process media.

Pipe Connections
Inlet	Outlet	Gasket Material	For Use With	Min. Pressure, psi	Max. Pressure	Max. Temp., °F	Ht.		Each
316 Stainless Steel Body
1/4 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Deionized Water, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Liquid Nitrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Refrigerant, Salt Water, Steam, Water	60	2,500 psi @ 72° F	300°	1 1/2"	0000000	0000000
1/2 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Deionized Water, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Liquid Nitrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Refrigerant, Salt Water, Steam, Water	60	2,500 psi @ 72° F	300°	1 1/2"	0000000	000000
1/2 NPT Female	1/2 NPT Female	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Deionized Water, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Liquid Nitrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Refrigerant, Salt Water, Steam, Water	60	2,500 psi @ 72° F	300°	1 1/2"	0000000	000000
316 Stainless Steel Body with 1/4 NPT Female Drain Port
1/4 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Deionized Water, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Liquid Nitrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Refrigerant, Salt Water, Steam, Water	60	2,500 psi @ 72° F	300°	2"	0000000	000000
1/2 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Deionized Water, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Liquid Nitrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Refrigerant, Salt Water, Steam, Water	60	2,500 psi @ 72° F	300°	2"	0000000	000000
1/2 NPT Female	1/2 NPT Female	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Deionized Water, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Liquid Nitrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Refrigerant, Salt Water, Steam, Water	60	2,500 psi @ 72° F	300°	2"	0000000	000000
PVC Plastic Body
1/4 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	Bleach, Boric Acid, Hydraulic Fluid, Salt Water, Water	__	150 psi @ 72° F	140°	2 3/4"	0000000	00000
1/2 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	Bleach, Boric Acid, Hydraulic Fluid, Salt Water, Water	__	150 psi @ 72° F	140°	2 3/4"	0000000	00000
CPVC Plastic Body
1/4 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	Bleach, Boric Acid, Hydraulic Fluid, Salt Water, Water	__	150 psi @ 72° F	190°	2 3/4"	0000000	000000
1/2 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	Bleach, Boric Acid, Hydraulic Fluid, Salt Water, Water	__	150 psi @ 72° F	190°	2 3/4"	0000000	000000
Polypropylene Plastic Body
1/4 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Hydraulic Fluid, Salt Water, Water	__	150 psi @ 72° F	240°	2 3/4"	0000000	000000
PVDF Plastic Body
1/2 NPT Female	1/4 NPT Female	Fluoroelastomer Rubber	Bleach, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Hydraulic Fluid, Salt Water, Water	__	150 psi @ 72° F	300°	2 3/4"	0000000	000000

Sanitary Gauge Guards

Keeping corrosive substances from touching pressure gauges used in food-processing and pharmaceutical plants, these guards have a sanitary design. Made of 316 stainless steel, they won’t rust from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners and sanitizers. They have continuously-welded seams and polished surfaces, so there aren’t any pits for bacteria to grow in. Removing them for cleaning and maintenance is easy thanks to their quick-clamp connection, which is sometimes called a tri-clamp.

Also known as isolators and diaphragm seals, these guards have a 316 stainless steel gasket to shield the pressure gauges from corrosion. Before use, fill the guards with fluid such as glycerin or silicone that’s suitable for food contact.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

	Outlet Quick-Clamp Tube Connection
Inlet Pipe Connection	For Tube OD	Flange OD	Gasket Material	For Use With	Minimum Pressure, psi	Maximum Pressure	Maximum Temperature	Height	Interior Smoothness, Ra		Each
316 Stainless Steel Body
1/4 NPT Female	1 1/2"	1.984"	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Beverage, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Food, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Pharmaceuticals, Wastewater, Water	30	Not Rated	Not Rated	1 3/8"	32	0000000	0000000
1/4 NPT Female	2"	2.516"	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Beverage, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Food, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Pharmaceuticals, Wastewater, Water	30	Not Rated	Not Rated	1 1/8"	32	0000000	000000
1/2 NPT Female	1 1/2"	1.984"	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Beverage, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Food, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Pharmaceuticals, Wastewater, Water	30	Not Rated	Not Rated	1 3/8"	32	0000000	000000
1/2 NPT Female	2"	2.516"	316 Stainless Steel	Acetylene, Air, Ammonia, Beverage, Boric Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, Food, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Pharmaceuticals, Wastewater, Water	30	Not Rated	Not Rated	1 1/8"	32	0000000	000000