Krueger Sentry Guage’s line of high-quality gauge products can be customized to meet our customers’ unique application requirements. In addition to customizing materials, we also offer customization options for size, fittings, and bushings. Our flexible manufacturing process allows us to easily deliver tailored guage solutions without significant price increases. Learn more about the types of gauges we offer and our customization capabilities below.
Types of Gauges
At Krueger Sentry Gauge, we offer the following types of gauges:
- Gauge Accessories. We offer a range of gauge accessories, including remote displays, repair kits, audible alarms, and material upgrades that retrofit to gauges you already have in the field.
- Liquid Level Gauges. Liquid level gauges are top-mounted mechanical gauges designed to monitor liquid levels in aboveground storage tanks. Our liquid level gauges are capable of measuring a wide selection of media and offer numerous benefits, including durability, accuracy, minimal maintenance, ease of reading from a distance, high temperature and pressure resistance, and more.
- Leak Detection Gauges. These gauges are responsible for detecting leaks in the annular/interstitial spaces of double-wall aboveground storage tanks. Our leak detection gauges offer durability, quick installation, and minimal upkeep. They can also be customized in-house to meet unique customer specifications.
- Overfill Protection Gauges. Overfill protection gauges provide visual alerts when your aboveground storage tank is nearly full. Our overfill protection gauges include monitors with a simple pop-up mechanical design that facilitates simple installation, enhanced durability, and low upfront costs.
Customizations for Gauges
Customization options that fit into our normal manufacturing process include:
Sizing
Krueger Sentry Gauge can manufacture gauges in any size you require between 6 and 144 inches. Within that size range, we can also accommodate any dead space requirements for your tank. Dead space can be defined as the following:
- Double-wall space
- Insulation
- Pipe risers
- Air space (if you need the gauge to prevent overfills, provide expansion space, or read full early)
Fittings
Our gauges can be customized with various standard fitting options, including:
- 3/4 inch
- 1 1/2 inch
- 2 inch
- Weld on flange
- Bolt on flange
- NPS threads
- NPT threads
Other Customization Options
In addition to the customizations you see in our normal manufacturing process, we also offer additional customization options. Our machine shop can produce custom bushings for various sizes and thread types. We have a range of CNC machines and manual lathes that allow us to create almost anything your application requires, such as:
- Larger thread sizes
- BSP threads or other thread types
- Vented bushings (soon to be a standard offering)
Applications/Capabilities of Liquid Level Gauges
The monitoring of liquid levels is critical across a wide variety of applications. Nearly any industrial process that involves storing or filling a vessel with liquid would benefit from the use of liquid level gauges. They also play a key role in process control systems that manage the flow rate into and out of storage tanks.
At Krueger Sentry Gauge, our quality custom tank gauges are well-suited to a wide range of industries and applications, including:
- Chemical
- Wastewater
- Railcars
- Petroleum
- Government & Military
- Lube Oil Delivery
- Aircrafts
- Petrochemical
- Heating Oil Delivery
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
Custom Gauges From Krueger Sentry
Krueger Sentry Gauge has manufactured over four million liquid level gauges over the past 80 years. We strive to provide superior-quality custom gauge solutions that meet our customers’ specific industry or application needs. In compliance with the Buy American Act, all of our gauges are manufactured in the USA using components produced by us or by other American manufacturers.
For more information about our selection of tank gauges and range of customization options, contact Krueger Sentry Gauge today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Get answers instantly by browsing our FAQs below, chatting with our AI assistant, or reaching our to our team directly.
What do we use as a part number?
At Krueger Sentry, we don’t use classic part numbers. Everything is description-based. Refer to your product’s Spec Page (materials options) and the Order Info (tank measurements) page for more information. Example Part Number: – H-2-48 + 12 w/glass (H signifies the type of gauge, 2 is the size opening, 48 is the tank depth, 12 is the extension, and everything after that is the options you want to be included.
Which liquid level monitor is the right choice for me?
When choosing a liquid level gauge, different factors can change which sight gauge is best for you. The basic factors that motivate people to buy each type of gauge are as follows.
- Economical sight gauge- At-A-Glance Direct Reading
- Versatile sight gauge- Therma Gauge
- Small tank monitor, under 12 inches – The L Gauge
- Standard Barrel Level Gauges – Barrel Gauge
- Up to 12 feet of mechanical remote capability – Remote Reading Gauge
- Durability – GFK Gauge – you can achieve this durability by ordering a therma gauge with a gauge guard as well.
How do I find or locate a Krueger Sentry Gauge distributor?
Search our Preferred Distributor Page. Don’t see a distributor you want to use? Call me. Lee Geurts: 920-434-8860 ext 204
Which sight gauge do you recommend most often to your customers?
I try to sell the Therma gauge to most people. It is nearly as inexpensive as the At A Glance Gauge, but you have more control over your swing arm. Plus, this level gauge can be fitted with the most options.
What is the difference between the Type D At a Glance Level Gauge and the Type H Therma Level Gauge?
The Swing arm on the Type D Gauge is fixed. When you thread in the gauge, the swing arm spins inside the tank and will end up facing in a random direction. The swing arm on the Type H Gauge can be aimed in the exact direction you want it to swing, and when you thread the gauge in it does not spin inside the tank.
How long is the swing arm on a level gauge?
The arm is always half the depth of your tank.
How do I order a custom-size level gauge?
In order to get an accurate gauge for your tank, we take two measurements into consideration. First, we measure, in inches from top to bottom, what the distance is from empty to full, known as tank depth. Second, the distance from the full mark to the gauge fitting on top is also known as an extension length. Sometimes this measurement comes out to zero.
How do I prevent my tank gauge from getting damaged by the sun and weather?
Ordering upgraded options such as Solid Glass Tops and Gauge Guards will make your Krueger Gauge nearly impervious to weather, sun, and damage.
Can I repair just the top of my Tank Gauge, or do I need to replace the whole thing?
If your gauge still seems functional, you can replace just the top components by ordering the corresponding repair kit. Repair Kits are available for all gauge types and come in a variety of material options for added durability, which can be found in the Tank Gauge Accessories.
What is the recommended maintenance/testing for Krueger Leak Gauges?
Krueger Sentry provides a Leak Gauge Functionality / Calibration Testing Report with inspection procedures for inspectors/technicians. Please contact us with any questions.
