This section provides an overview for tire pressure gauges as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 tire pressure gauge manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked tire pressure gauge companies as of November, 2024: 1.MEOKON SENSOR TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD, 2.Driving Comfort, 3.Mullico LLC.
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A tire pressure gauge, also known as an air gauge or master gauge, is a tool used for measuring and adjusting the air pressure in tires. Proper management of tire pressure is crucial for vehicle safety. Although many drivers might not regularly monitor their tire pressure, it's important to check and adjust it regularly to maintain optimal vehicle performance
Managing tire pressure is essential to prevent traffic accidents. Low tire pressure can lead to the standing wave phenomenon. If a vehicle continues to drive under this condition, the tires may overheat and potentially burst. Additionally, low tire pressure increases driving resistance, makes steering more difficult, and negatively impacts fuel consumption.
Tire pressure gauges are broadly classified into dial, bar-shaped gauge, and digital display types. Their prices vary based on the accuracy of air pressure measurement. While affordable gauges, including many Chinese-made options, are available, it's crucial to consider battery life and gasket quality when making a selection.
Tire pressure gauges are primarily used for measuring tire air pressure. If the pressure is found to be low, it must be refilled with air or nitrogen gas, typically using an air compressor at a gas station. Portable compressors available at car accessory stores offer a convenient home solution. However, be mindful of noise levels and consider the time and surroundings when using these devices.
The main method of measuring air pressure with tire pressure gauges is to use a piston as the internal structure. When the tire pressure gauges are connected to the air valve of the tire, the piston integrated with the spring inside the tire pressure gauges is pushed out by the air pressure from inside the tire. This moves the inside of the tire pressure gauge, converting its position into an air pressure display based on the amount of movement. The meter displays the value in a readable manner.
The simple rod-shaped tire pressure gauges also have the piston structure described above, and the position of the piston can be displayed on the gauge as it is, and the air pressure can be measured by reading the scale. This makes the structure relatively simple. The dial display type with a built-in piston has a structure that allows the air pressure indication to be read by converting the piston's movement into its position on a rotary meter. Both display types have an internal stopper that stores the highest measured value so that it can be read.
The dial type also includes the Bourdon tube type. The Bourdon tube type has an oval-shaped metal pipe in the internal structure of the tire pressure gauges, which deforms according to air pressure to measure the air pressure inside the tire and display it on the meter of the tire pressure gauges. As a rule, the Bourdon tube type tends to have higher measurement accuracy than the piston type.
First of all, for tire pressure gauges to accurately measure the air pressure, it is necessary to check the condition of the tire itself.
Tires that have been driven heavily have the characteristic of displaying a higher tire pressure because of the heat and expansion of the air inside the tire. Therefore, the tire pressure immediately after driving may not be accurately displayed in the tire pressure measurement. To accurately measure tire pressure, it is important to move the vehicle indoors on unheated asphalt or concrete and allow the tires to cool sufficiently before measuring the tire pressure.
The accuracy of tire pressure gauges varies from product to product, depending on the price range and internal construction.
The lower-priced tire pressure gauges will have a larger error in air pressure, which can be negligible for some serious competition vehicles. Inch-up tires and tires with low flatness tend to pull tires, so any error in air pressure is dangerous because it can lead to bursts while driving.
If you require accuracy in tire pressure gauges for your use, choose tire pressure gauges that are appropriate for the price. If necessary, use a tire pressure gauge that is more accurate.
If you are driving mainly in town, and not at high speeds, you do not need to pay much attention to the error of tire pressure gauges, but please be aware that tire pressure gauges have various errors depending on the product.
If tire pressure gauges are used for a long period, errors will gradually occur, and if left unchecked, the errors will become larger and larger, so regular "calibration" is necessary to prevent this.
The most accurate way to perform "calibration" is to borrow calibration equipment from tire manufacturers and perform calibration.
The air hose from the compressor is connected to the main unit of the calibrator, and the air pressure is adjusted to a constant value. Next, connect the tire pressure gauges to the valve of the calibrator, and check if the tire pressure gauges show the same value as that of the calibrator. If there is an error, adjust the tire pressure gauges so that the value on the tire pressure gauges side is the same as the value on the calibrator side. Repeat this process until the values become the same, and "calibration" is completed.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Oasis Manufacturing is a family-owned company that was established in 1996 and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, California. The company is a manufacturer of inflation and deflation devices such as air compressors and air systems and offers personalized, technical expertise to customers to assist in selecting the right system for each application. The company’s DC air compressors are piston-driven machines that provide high power at low decibel levels. The three primary models are XD3000 Extended-Duty Air Compressor, XD4000 Continuous-Duty Air Compressor, and Tank-Mounted Air Compressor. The company also sells accessories such as air breather assemblies, safety valves, gauges, and tubing.
Ningbo Goldy International Trade Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer of trailer lights. The company produces products like trailer lights, RV lights, truck lights, marine lights, warning lights, LED trailer lamps, reflectors, etc. Lighting products are approved by the DOT, SAE, and E-mark. It holds certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, which are international standards for quality management systems. The company's client base spans various industries, including manufacturing, retail, automotive, and electronics.
Driving Comfort Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a manufacturer specializing in creating products to enhance driving comfort. The company crafts products that elevate driving comfort, encompassing ergonomic seats, lumbar support systems, and vibration-dampening technologies. The company received awards such as the Automotive Comfort Award in 2017 and the Excellence in Ergonomic Design Award in 2019. Its target market spans car manufacturers, aftermarket suppliers, and specialized automotive tech providers and extends to the transportation, logistics, and fleet management industries.
Lematec Corp., founded in 1987 with headquarters in Taiwan, is a manufacturer of air tools, hand tools, and accessories. The company's products include spray guns, tire inflators, sanding guns, air regulators, and related digital products. Lematec Corp.'s products are used by industrial, commercial, and individual clients for sandblasting, painting, and cleaning across various markets and for vehicle maintenance and vehicle tire maintenance. The company also offers custom design, engineering, and production to meet OEM, ODM, and OBM client-specific requirements.
Ningbo Longwei Auto Parts Co., Ltd., established in 2003, is headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, and is a manufacturer and provider of coupler solutions. The company specializes in crafting couplers for the construction industry. These vital components join reinforcing bars, ensuring the structural integrity and safety of concrete structures. The company holds ISO 9001 certification to maintain industry standards for quality products. The company's market encompasses diverse sectors, including infrastructure, commercial construction, and residential projects.
Ningbo Sinppa Air Tools Factory was established in 2001, is a customized tool manufacturer, with an integrated set of industry and trade enterprise, located in China. The company products mainly include air couplers, air tools, hand tools and electronic tools. Its products are widely used in industry area including automotive repair area. Armed with more than hundred CNC machines, salt spray testing chamber, hydraulic pressure tester, torsion testing machines, its product quality has been accepted continuously by its customers. It has also obtained the IOS9001:2015 certification, and has rapidly extended its business to many countries in Europe, Americas and south Asia.
Mullico LLC was founded in 2020, is headquartered in New York, USA, and is a manufacturer in the powersports sector. The company's product range includes tire gauges and holders, apparel, and replacement parts. Tire gauges and holders, such as digital tire pressure gauges, tire gauges, and holders Apparel products such as hoody pullover sweatshirts, hats, and key chains. Replacement part products such as brass air chucks and angled air chucks The company caters to industries like automotive and sports.
Gison Machinery Co., Ltd was founded in 1945 and is currently located in Taichung, Taiwan. Gison is a manufacturer of air tools, pneumatic tools, and related equipment for numerous applications including decorating, construction, aerospace, and shipping industries. Tools such as sanders, orbital sanders, grinders, and suction cups for lifting are made as both robotic arm attachments as well as handheld pneumatic devices. Other pneumatic tools include air hammers, screwdrivers & wrenches, dent pullers, and most other standard hand tools or power tools.
JACO, established in 1983 and based in Crystal Lake, USA, is a manufacturer of automotive, powersports and biking accessories. The company's range of tools and accessories include tire pressure gauges and inflator gauges, tire air chucks and air compressors, straps, bike tools and air compressor accessories. It has NIST and ANSI approved industrial facility and AAR certified commercial testing facility that offers lab testing in the USA for its 4x4 accessories such as our tow straps & tie downs. The company is a partner and official sponsor of Colorado Mountain Biking Association, The Nature Conversancy, and Road Safe America.
FLSmidth is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. FLSmidth’s services reduce customer costs and environmental impact while improving performance. FLSmidth’s mining solutions include maximizing lithium production, reduce water usage, enhance wear resistance, improve flotation efficiency, and reducing downtime. FLSmidth’s services include online condition monitoring services, feeding and dosing equipment services, electrical and automation audits, gas analysis and emissions monitoring services, service aggrements for MAAG Gear Units, and gravity concentrator services, audits, and training.
U.S. Air Tool Company, also known as USATCO, was established in 1951 and is based in Ronkonkoma, New York. USATCO is a US manufacturer and worldwide distributor of tools for the aviation industry. Some of USATCO product categories include: abrasives, files, air drills & accessories, air hose & accessories, application tools & accessories, assembly tools, blind riveters & accessories, composite cutting tools, deburring tools, hand tools, hi-shear installation & removal, lighting & inspection, material removal tools, overstock inventory, punch & cutting tools, rivet guns & accessories, sanders & grinders, saws & accessories, sheet metal forming equipment, USATCO custom tool kits.
MEOKON SENSOR TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD, established in 2008, based in Shanghai, China, is a service provider based on smart sensors. The company’s products include digital pressure gauge, digital pressure switch, intelligent pressure controller, pressure sensor, and pressure transmitter. The products' sensors, display control appliances and measuring control systems can be customized by customer's request. These products are used in for air compressor, automobile professions, spurt & hydraulic pressure, water supply system, and transmitting instrument, among others. The company’s products and testing instruments are imported from the US and Germany.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | MEOKON SENSOR TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD |
15.2%
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2 | GISON Machinery Co., Ltd. |
12.1%
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3 | Driving Comfort |
9.1%
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4 | Mullico LLC |
9.1%
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5 | JACO |
9.1%
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6 | USATCO/US Air Tool Co., Inc. |
9.1%
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7 | Ningbo Longwei Auto Parts Co., Ltd |
6.1%
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8 | Ningbo Goldy International Trade Co., Ltd |
6.1%
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9 | Ningbo Sinppa Air Tools Factory |
6.1%
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10 | LEMATEC CO., LTD. |
6.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the tire pressure gauge page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 1 | 25.0% |
China | 1 | 25.0% |
India | 1 | 25.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 25.0% |