Applications of Manometers in the Fishing Industry

Overview

The fishing industry encompasses the economic activities related to the harvesting and processing of fish and other aquatic organisms for human consumption, as well as other purposes such as the production of fish oil, fish meal, and industrial products. It is a vital sector that plays a significant role in global food security, providing a major source of protein for a large portion of the world’s population.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s manometers are sometimes referred to as pressure gauges, pressure meters, barometers, U-tube manometers, inclined manometers, draft gauges, liquid column manometers, water gauges, and bourdon gauges.

Furthermore, GAO Tek’s manometers are further grouped into: data logging, error indicator, handheld, high accuracy, USB connectivity, and wireless manometers.

GAO Tek’s manometers have the following applications in the fishing industry: 

Pressure Measurement in Hydraulic Systems: GAO Tek’s manometers can be employed to measure and monitor the hydraulic pressure in these systems, ensuring proper functioning and preventing equipment failure.
Monitoring Pressure in Fishing Gear: GAO’s manometers can be used to measure and maintain the required pressure in these systems, helping to enhance the efficiency of fishing operations.
Checking Pressure in Fish Processing Equipment: our manometers can be employed to check and control the pressure in these processes, ensuring that the fish processing machinery operates within specified parameters.
Monitoring Pressure in Fish Tanks or Aquaculture Systems: GAO Tek’s manometers can be used to monitor water pressure in tanks or other systems. Maintaining proper water pressure is crucial for the well-being of the fish and the efficiency of the aquaculture operation.
Pressure Testing of Fishing Equipment: GAO’s manometers can be utilized during the maintenance and testing of fishing equipment, such as pressure testing hydraulic lines, valves, or pneumatic systems. This helps ensure that the equipment is in good working condition and meets safety standards.

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Systems in the Fishing Industry Utilizing Manometers

Here are some popular systems in the fishing industry using manometers:

Hydraulic Control System for Trawl Gear:

Pressure measuring software: Trawl doors, winches, and other fishing gear often use hydraulic systems. A hydraulic control system, equipped with manometers, ensures proper pressure regulation.
PLC software: Depending on the complexity, a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) may be used to control and monitor hydraulic pressure. Software like Siemens TIA Portal or Allen-Bradley RSLogix could be applicable.

Pneumatic Control System for Sorting Equipment:

Pneumatic software: Pneumatic systems are commonly used in fish sorting and processing equipment. Manometers help maintain optimal pressure for efficient operation.
Dedicated PLC software: PLCs with dedicated software, such as CODESYS or Twincat, may be employed for programming and monitoring pneumatic systems.

Aquaculture Water Circulation System:

Pressure measuring software: Aquaculture facilities use water circulation systems. Manometers measure pressure in pumps and pipelines to ensure proper water flow.
SCADA software: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems like Wonderware or Ignition may be used to monitor and control water circulation processes.

Hydraulic Crane Control System:

Load measuring software: Fishing vessels often use hydraulic cranes for loading and unloading. Manometers in the hydraulic system help prevent overloading and ensure safe operation.
Marine PLC software: PLCs with crane control software or specific marine PLC systems may be employed. Siemens WinCC or Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSOFT may be used for monitoring.

Pressure Testing System for Fishing Gear:

Pressure testing software: Periodic pressure testing of hydraulic lines and components in fishing gear to ensure structural integrity and safety.
Pressure calibration software: Dedicated pressure testing software, such as PneuCalc or Fluke Pressure Calibration Software, may be used for recording and analyzing pressure test data.

Fish Processing Equipment Hydraulic Systems:

Pressure regulating software: Hydraulic systems in fish processing equipment, such as filleting machines or presses, use manometers to monitor and regulate pressure.
Rockwell automation software: PLC-based control systems with software like Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 or Schneider Electric’s SoMachine may be employed.

GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Complying with Government Regulations 

GAO Tek’s manometers comply or help our customers comply with U.S. government regulations such as: 

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

GAO Tek’s manometers comply or help our clients comply with Canadian regulations such as: 

Fisheries Act
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Transport Canada – Marine Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Canadian Coast Guard
Species at Risk Act (SARA)
Aquaculture Activities Regulations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations

Case Studies of Manometers in the Fishing Industry

Manometers are sometimes called pressure gauges, pressure meters, barometers, U-tube manometers, inclined manometers, draft gauges, liquid column manometers, water gauges, and bourdon gauges.

Here are some practical examples of using manometers in the fishing industry: 

Implementation of hydraulic control systems in Maine in Northwest in lobster fishing boats and manometers integrated into hydraulic systems to regulate pressure for traps and sorting mechanisms.

Use of manometers in Massachusetts in Northwest to optimize pressure in hydraulic systems for efficient scallop dredging.

Manometers employed in Minnesota in the Midwest to regulate hydraulic pressure in nets for commercial fishing operations.

Manometers are utilized in Wisconsin in the Midwest for maintaining optimal pressure in hydraulic systems on fishing vessels.

Manometers employed in Louisiana in the South in hydraulic systems of shrimp trawlers for efficient net deployment and retrieval.

Manometers are used in Florida in the South to regulate hydraulic pressure for gillnet operations in commercial fishing.

Manometers integrated into hydraulic systems in Alaska in the West for salmon fishing to ensure optimal pressure in fishing gear.

Use of manometers in hydraulic systems for halibut longlining operations off the coast of British Columbia in Canada.

GAO RFID Inc. https://gaorfid.com, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the fishing industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

Use of Manometers with Leading Software and Cloud Services in the Fishing Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s manometers with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

SCADA
PLC Programming
LabVIEW
Honeywell Experion PKS
Tableau
IBM SPSS Statistics
SimSci ROMeo
AWS IoT
Microsoft Azure
AWS Machine Learning
MATLAB

GAO Tek’s manometers and their applications in other industries are listed on manometers. Other related products can be found on structural testers.

Meeting Customers’ Demands 

Large Choice of Products 

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones. 

Fast Delivery 

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse. 

Local to Our Customers 

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada. 

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in the fishing industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Yellow Pages
Manta
National Fisheries Institute (NFI)
Accenture
Deloitte
Capgemini
LabVIEW
Honeywell Experion PKS
Tableau
IBM SPSS Statistics
SimSci ROMeo

GAO Has Many Customers in the Fishing Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the fishing industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the fishing industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

Here are some of GAO’s customers in the fishing industry: 