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 …
Applications
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 …
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 …
Venturi Nozzles Improve Flow Distribution, Reduce Uneven Coking During Ethylene Production
Alina Green | Applications, FlowVenturi nozzles help regulate feedstock flow rates in order to minimize uneven coking inside the radiant tube walls of furnaces. Along with tubeskin thermocouple assemblies, Venturi nozzles enable ethylene crackers to operate more efficiently. Refineries and …
Case Study: Transmission Company Extends Equipment Life, Saves Money with WIKA’s SF6 Gas Dehydrator
Leo Lopez | Applications, SF6 Gas SolutionsA major power provider in the Midwest was having issues with high humidity levels in its SF 6 switchgear. WIKA implemented a cost-effective solution for keeping this insulating gas clean and dry, with significant potential savings. By Leo Lopez, Rafael Derencio, …