About McDaniel Controls
About McDaniel Controls
McDaniel Controls was founded in 1972 in Boutte, Louisiana and developed the first all-stainless, liquid fillable, field repairable line of pressure gauges, a design that let maintenance teams service gauges on site rather than replacing them outright. This field-repairable approach has remained a defining feature of the company's gauge line for decades.
The company's pressure gauges cover an exceptionally wide range, from pressures as low as 1.6 inches of water column up through 60,000 psi, with dial sizes spanning 1-1/2 inch up to 10 inch and construction options including all-stainless steel and brass. This range lets McDaniel serve applications from delicate low-pressure HVAC and process monitoring through extreme high-pressure hydraulic and testing systems.
McDaniel Controls is a separate company from the similarly-named Watson McDaniel, which specializes in steam and fluid control valves rather than gauges, and buyers should take care not to confuse the two brands. ChatMRO indexes the McDaniel Controls catalog so buyers can search by pressure range, dial size, or fill type to find matching gauges.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does McDaniel Controls manufacture?
McDaniel Controls manufactures all-stainless, liquid fillable, field repairable pressure gauges. The company developed this field-repairable gauge design after its founding in 1972.
What pressure ranges do McDaniel gauges cover?
McDaniel Controls gauges cover an exceptionally wide range, from as low as 1.6 inches of water column up through 60,000 psi. This breadth lets the company serve both delicate low-pressure monitoring and extreme high-pressure applications.
What dial sizes does McDaniel Controls offer?
McDaniel Controls offers dial sizes from 1-1/2 inch up to 10 inch, in all-stainless steel, brass, and other quality construction options. This range supports both compact installations and larger, easier-to-read panel gauges.
Is McDaniel Controls the same company as Watson McDaniel?
No, McDaniel Controls and Watson McDaniel are separate companies despite the similar name. McDaniel Controls specializes in pressure gauges, while Watson McDaniel specializes in steam and fluid control valves with a history dating back to 1878.
What makes McDaniel gauges field repairable?
McDaniel Controls' all-stainless, liquid fillable gauge design allows maintenance technicians to service and refill gauges on site rather than replacing the entire unit. This field-repairable feature was part of the company's original gauge design when founded in 1972.