Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning make indoor spaces healthier and more comfortable for their occupants – but also account for almost 40% of a building’s total energy expenditure . There are several ways to reduce the energy consumption of offices, …
Applications
Custom-Designed Load Cells for Downforce Control in Planters
Jeff Placek | Applications, ForceDownforce systems in agricultural planters optimize uniform emergence by cutting consistent seed furrows. WIKA specializes in working with OEMs to manufacture customer-specific load cells that fit seamlessly into their machines’ unique designs. Precise downforce …
Large-Scale Carbon Capture Facility Uses WIKA’s CO2 Flow Meters
Alina Green | Applications, Flow, Know-howKnown for customized measurement solutions, WIKA recently partnered with an EPC contractor to provide orifice meter runs to be installed in a major U.S. facility that captures and utilizes carbon dioxide. Even as global consumers and businesses increasingly adopt …
Polished Rod Load Cells for Pump-Off Control in Pump Jacks
Jeff Placek | Applications, ForcePump jacks are essential oilfield equipment that bring petroleum from deep underground to the surface. A specialized load cell mounted on the pump’s polished rod measures the load being lifted – important information for effective pump-off control. A pump jack …
Linear Temperature Sensors Reliably Prevent Coal Conveyor Fires
Ravi Jethra | Applications, TemperatureFires are a real risk when transporting coal on a conveyor belt – endangering lives, equipment, and products. Rugged, reliable, and cost-effective, WIKA’s model TCC continuous thermocouple plays an important role in preventing and detecting coal conveyor belt …