A leader in force sensing technology, WIKA Group in Europe is collaborating with the Liebherr Group to design and manufacture aerospace force sensors for electric actuators, which are cleaner and more fuel efficient than pressurized actuators. Europe is serious …
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WIKA Supplies Custom Force Sensors for Space Flight
Chaz Marsinick | Applications, ForceSpecially designed to withstand extremely high stress and low operating temperatures, custom load pins by WIKA were part of a critical component in a vehicle that recently went to space. Commercial space travel is here. And it was with much pride that WIKA …
WIKA Customizes Direct Drive Pressure Gauges for Aerospace and Military Oxygen Systems
Chaz Marsinick | Applications, PressureWith only one moving part, direct drive pressure gauges are extremely compact, rugged, and reliable. These characteristics are what make them ideal for use in safety-critical applications, such as oxygen systems found in airplanes and submarines. The traditional …
WIKA’s Strain Gauge Service: Expert Placement, Attachment, Calibration, and Repairs
Chaz Marsinick | ForceFor accurate force measurement, it’s not enough to simply use the right sensor for the job. Just as critical is where the strain gauges are placed within the force sensor itself, and how they’re attached. We all know the adage about the three most important …
Weighing the Difference: WIKA Offers Customizable Load-Cell Systems for Hospital Beds
Chaz Marsinick | Applications, ForceHospital beds with built-in weighing components have quickly become critical equipment for monitoring patient conditions, an invaluable tool as many healthcare facilities deal with a rising caseload of COVID-19 patients. WIKA makes highly customizable load-cell systems …