The electrical resistance of some materials, such as platinum, copper, and nickel, differs at different temperatures. Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) take advantage of this property to assess temperature in a variety of commercial and industrial applications. …
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When to Use a 3-Wire RTD
Adam DeLancey | Know-how, TemperatureRTDs (resistance temperature detectors) are the most common, most versatile temperature sensors in industrial and process applications. They are stable, have good repeatability and work well within a wide range of temperatures. The electrical resistance of some …
An Overview of Temperature Switching Technology
Adam DeLancey | Know-how, TemperatureTemperature switches are used in a broad range of applications, including to prevent the overheating or overcooling of industrial machines found in the agriculture, construction, and material handling industries. When it comes to temperature monitoring, the …
Understanding Why Some Pressure Sensors Fail, and What to Do about It
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressureElectronic pressure sensors can stop working for a variety of reasons. Understanding those reasons is a key step in preventing future failures. A pressure sensor plays a key role in the instrumentation of machinery and processes. When sensors fail, the process …
Eight Uses for Diaphragm Seals
Alina Green | Know-howIf you’re like many who work in an industrial setting, a laboratory or some other environment in which pressure gauges are indispensable, chances are you’re unacquainted with how important diaphragm seals are. A diaphragm seal separates a gauge from the process …