FAQs and Definitions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Absolute and Gauge Pressure?
Absolute pressure is zero-referenced against a perfect vacuum, so it is equal to gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure. Gauge pressure is zero-referenced against ambient air pressure, so it is equal to absolute pressure minus atmospheric pressure.
There are several units of pressure measurement that are used based on your reference point. Some common examples of Absolute reference are Torr and psia. Some examples of Gauge reference are psig and inches of mercury (vacuum).
Do you have any in stock?
Short answer: No, Wasco builds to order as we have over 6000 user customized applications. We stock thousands of components to minimize lead time and get you your parts ASAP.
What is your lead time?
Lead time varies by product, our standard lead time is 75% faster than industry standard at 3 weeks minimum.
What is your warranty policy?
Based on the variability of our products our minimum warranty is 1 year.
Who can I speak to about technical issues?
We have a dedicated team of on-site engineers that can help answer your technical questions. Fill out this contact form for customer service to connect you to our engineering team.
Where do you ship?
We currently ship everywhere allowed by U.S. law.
Can I pay with credit card?
Yes!
Are you ISO9001 certified?
Yes!
Are you CE compliant, UL recognized, and RoHS compliant?
Yes, we are CE compliant, UL recognized, and RoHS compliant.
Definitions for Pressure and Vacuum Applications
What is the difference between Absolute and Gauge Pressure?
Absolute pressure is zero-referenced against a perfect vacuum, so it is equal to gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure. Gauge pressure is zero-referenced against ambient air pressure, so it is equal to absolute pressure minus atmospheric pressure.
There are several units of pressure measurement that are used based on your reference point. Some common examples of Absolute reference are Torr and psia. Some examples of Gauge reference are psig and inches of mercury (vacuum).
Do you have any in stock?
Short answer: No, Wasco builds to order as we have over 6000 user customized applications. We stock thousands of components to minimize lead time and get you your parts ASAP.
What is your lead time?
Lead time varies by product, our standard lead time is 75% faster than industry standard at 3 weeks minimum.
What is your warranty policy?
Based on the variability of our products our minimum warranty is 1 year.
Who can I speak to about technical issues?
We have a dedicated team of on-site engineers that can help answer your technical questions. Fill out this contact form for customer service to connect you to our engineering team.
Where do you ship?
We currently ship everywhere allowed by U.S. law.
Can I pay with credit card?
Yes!
Are you ISO9001 certified?
Yes!
Are you CE compliant, UL recognized, and RoHS compliant?
Yes, we are CE compliant, UL recognized, and RoHS compliant.