Tired of poor quality and delivery issues from its supplier of pressure sensors, a leading technology company for the agricultural sector switched to WIKA in 2017 for dependable instrumentation and reliable service. The relationship has only deepened since then. …
Applications
SIL-Certified Pressure Switch Offers Greater Safety in Tire Manufacturing
Jeff Placek | Applications, PressureTire 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 …
Case Study: WIKA Equips Syngas Plant with Long-Lasting Thermocouples
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureAt a Texas-based syngas plant, the thermocouples in its partial oxidation units were lasting an average of three months before failing. But after switching to WIKA’s TC84 platinum thermocouple with sapphire protection tube, the facility has not had to replace its …
Partial Oxidation (POX) Reactions Pose Challenges for Thermocouples and Other Measuring Instruments
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureThe extreme temperatures and high concentration of hydrogen in partial oxidation (POX) reactors create a harsh environment for measuring instruments that are not equipped to handle such challenges. Partial oxidation (POX), the initial process of turning crude …
Reduce the Risk of Food Process Contamination with WIKA’s Integrated Diaphragm Monitoring System
Chi-Che Ma | Applications, PressureProduct purity is serious business for the food and beverage industry. WIKA’s DMSU21SA combines accurate pressure measurement and advanced digital connectivity with a patented dual-diaphragm system that eliminates the risk of contamination from the gauge’s …