Manufacturers of off-road vehicles had a wish list of features they would like to see in a future pressure sensor. WIKA listened to them when creating the latest iteration of our OEM pressure sensor for mobile working machines: the MH-4. Over two decades ago, WIKA …
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Use WIKA’s High Pressure Transmitter for Precise, Consistent Waterjet Cutting
| Patrick McGrath | PressureA pressure transmitter is essential for waterjet cutting, a highly effective and affordable method for slicing through a wide range of materials. WIKA’s HP-2 high pressure transducer enables high precision monitoring at pressures up to 15,000 bar (217,000 psi). A …
Case Study: Sensor Testing and Validation for Improved Tubeskin Thermocouple Accuracy during Next Turnaround
| Adam DeLancey | Applications, TemperatureAn energy company suspected that some of the tubeskin thermocouples in their process units weren’t accurate, but they didn’t know which ones were off. WIKA’s R&D Testing Center in Houston pinpointed the culprits and advised the customer on which sensor and …
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 …
Three Reasons to Use a Diaphragm Pressure Gauge
| Hardy Orzikowski | Know-how, PressureWhen standard pressure gauges reach their limits, the process industry can use diaphragm pressure gauges to measure low pressures and protect against overload in all types of applications, including ones with aggressive or hygienic media. This article is a …