Even the sturdiest tanks and vessels become susceptible to oxidation as they age. Regular and proper maintenance helps keep them in good shape, yet oxidation still occurs, releasing ferrites into the liquid stream. Ferrites not only alter the quality of the product, …
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Yesterday’s Technologies Have a Place in Today’s Applications
Trey Himes | ApplicationsTechnology developments frequently focus on overcoming the weaknesses and shortcomings of existing products. Sometimes, however, older technologies are better suited to an application than their newer, shinier counterparts. That was the case of the skid …
How a Reflective Flag System Improves Instrumentation Visibility and Plant Safety
Trey Himes | LevelWhen it comes to level measurement, instrumentation with a brightly colored, reflective flag systems are easy to see from a distance and in dark spaces. Better visibility keeps operators safe and processes running efficiently. Operator and process safety are top …
Magnetostrictive Float Technology is Superior to Guided-Wave Radar for Level Measurement of Foamy Liquids
Trey Himes | LevelAccurate level measurement is critical in industries ranging from pharmaceutical, food, and beverage to petrochemical manufacturing. Continuous manufacturing (24/7) depends on careful monitoring of the level of feed materials and process media in tanks, pipes, and …
WIKA Has a Solution for Tight Spaces When Replacing Glass Gauges
Trey Himes | LevelConsistent and reliable, magnetic level indicators are widely used in many sectors, including the petrochemical industry. The operation of these cost-effective instruments is simple and elegant: A float resides within a chamber that, most commonly, is attached to the …