Tire manufacturing requires precise pressure monitoring to prevent dangerous situations like overpressure and premature unlocking of the curing press. Model MW, a robust industrial pressure switch, comes in a SIL 2-approved version for greater safety and performance in …
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Heavy-Duty Pressure Transmitter for Tire Curing
| Jeff Placek | Applications, Pressure, TemperatureTired of high maintenance costs due to measuring instrumentation failure during the curing process, a major tire manufacturer switched to WIKA’s S-20 heavy-duty industrial pressure transmitter for reliable performance and a significantly longer service life. …
Extensive Pressure Sensor Testing Is How WIKA Stands Behind Quality Claims
| Jeff Placek | Know-how, PressureMeasuring instruments from WIKA undergo extensive in-house testing throughout their development cycle and beyond. This commitment to rigorous, impartial testing allows us to stand behind our claims of performance, durability, and reliability. The data sheet for …
Worldwide in 2022, Momentum Gathers for Hydrogen Vehicles
| Jeff Placek | Know-how, PressureWhile not as far along as other industrialized nations, the United States is seeing a definite move toward hydrogen -powered vehicles as a way to transition from carbon-based fuels. Some of the world’s largest economies are enthusiastically embracing hydrogen …
Measuring Instrumentation for Plastic Injection Molding Machines
| Jeff Placek | Applications, Force, Level, Pressure, TemperaturePlastic injection molding machines (PIMMs) require a variety of sensors to transform granulates into high-quality end products. Our interactive graphic helps customers find just the right measuring instrumentation for these precision machines. Plastic molding is …