Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Business Inquiries: 203-378-8281 ASHCROFT OPENS SALES OFFICE IN DUBAI Stratford, CT (May 10, 2018) —Mr. Steven Culmone, Ashcroft President & CEO, has announced the opening of a sales office in Dubai, UAE. “This new office will further support our global growth strategy, and accelerate business growth in the Middle East to a higher […]

April 26, 2018 For Immediate Release:   Pressure Instrument Warns of Acid Leaks Limit exposure to the dangers of acid leaks with the Ashcroft® Acid Leak Detection (ALD) assembly. Available with 316SS, Monel and Hastelloy C276 wetted materials, this gauge and diaphragm seal assembly is provided with a unique yellow coating that will turn red […]

April 11, 2018 For Immediate Release:   Accredited Laboratory Offers Certified Calibrations Ashcroft has opened a dedicated ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory, certified by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Available with most Ashcroft and Heise pressure measurement instruments in ranges up to 12,000 psi, this certified laboratory provides a traceable calibration certificate from specially certified […]

March 15, 2018 For Immediate Release:   New Gauge Provides Maximum Safety The new Ashcroft® 1209 pressure gauge provides maximum safety in harsh environments. A 316L SS solid front case and ring along with a pressure-relief back ensure that the process fluid will be directed away from the operator in the event of an internal […]

February 16, 2018 For Immediate Release:   Unique Siphon Protects Pressure Instruments from High Temperatures The Ashcroft® 2198 MicroTube™ Siphon will help to keep your pressure instrument safe from high temperature processes. This siphon is capable of containing pressure up to 5000 psi, and can reduce temperatures from as high as 800°F (427°C), depending on […]

January 24, 2018 For Immediate Release:   Tough Gauge in a Small Package When space is limited, Ashcroft® 1008S 40mm (1.5”) and 50mm (2”) diameter pressure gauges provide the quality and performance of a larger gauge, but in a smaller diameter. A NEMA 4/IP66 ingress rating and a stainless steel case allow the 1008S to […]

November 8, 2017 For Immediate Release:   New Manifold for Differential Pressure Control Ashcroft® V03 manifold/valve assemblies provide isolation and control in systems equipped with Ashcroft® 1132 and 1133 differential pressure gauges. Available in V03 3-way or V03 5-way configurations, these stainless steel manifolds permit removal of the gauge without disrupting the process. They also […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Business Inquiries: 203-378-8281 Murphy Monday Manufacturer MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS STRATFORD MANUFACTURER, ASHCROFT, AS “MURPHY’S MONDAY MANUFACTURER” HARTFORD (April 3, 2017)  –U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Monday that Ashcroft of Stratford is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” Headquartered in Connecticut since 1880, Ashcroft today manufactures pressure and temperature instruments, such as mechanical gauges, […]

March 29, 2017 For Immediate Release:   Pressure and Temperature Switches Now SIL 3 Capable Ashcroft® B, T and D series pressure and temperature switches are now certified as SIL 3 capable. Specific design and construction criteria ensure that they operate to exacting safety and reliability standards. These SIL 3 capable switches are recognized as […]

January 23, 2017 For Immediate Release:   Original Equipment Gauges Meet a Higher Standard Ashcroft® introduces the 8008A pressure gauge to industrial OEMs looking for a cost effective high quality gauge. This new durable instrument meets the recognized specifications of EN837-1 and ASME B40.100, ensuring accuracy and long term performance. A corrosion resistant stainless steel […]