Yokogawa Releases New ToughMeter Series

Yokogawa Corporation of America has released the new ToughMeter™ series 270.

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Nov 25th, 2008

The ToughMeter™ series of analog panel meters is designed to operate in harsh environments. The 2½ " and 3½ " ToughMeter™ with an accuracy of 2% DC and 3% AC have all metal cases and polycarbonate windows, gasket -sealed bezels, terminals, and zero regulators to ensure dust and moisture protection. Made in the USA and IP66 approved, the meter mechanisms have a history of lasting durability and performance within specification. Either pivot and jewel or taut band suspension is available.

About Yokogawa Corporation of America
Yokogawa Corporation of America is the North American unit of $4 billion Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of instrumentation, process control, and automation solutions. Headquartered in Newnan, Georgia, Yokogawa Corporation of America serves a diverse customer base with market-leading products including analyzers, flowmeters, transmitters, controllers, recorders, data acquisition products, meters, instruments, distributed control systems, and more. For more information about Yokogawa, please visit our web site at www.yokogawa.com/us.

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