For optimal safety and performance, electrical equipment needs to be sheltered from the environment. Both a NEMA rating and an IP rating indicate the level of protection a device has against outside conditions, ranging from falling dust to ocean waves. These two …
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Common SF6 Gas Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Leo Lopez | SF6 Gas SolutionsSulfur hexafluoride, a highly effective insulator and arc quencher, is commonly found in the power transmission and distribution industry. But to protect equipment, personnel, and the environment, users must be aware of the common SF 6 gas hazards and how to avoid …
WIKA’s Strain Gauge Service: Expert Placement, Attachment, Calibration, and Repairs
Chaz Marsinick | ForceFor accurate force measurement, it’s not enough to simply use the right sensor for the job. Just as critical is where the strain gauges are placed within the force sensor itself, and how they’re attached. We all know the adage about the three most important …
Diaphragm Seals: Ultimate Protection for Safer, More Sanitary Pressure Measurement
Chi-Che Ma | Know-how, PressureCertain process media can damage pressure gauges, which, in turn, can contaminate clean process media. By using a diaphragm seal as a protective barrier, plant operators save time and money by avoiding instrument damage, batch losses, and expensive downtime. If …
Certified Lead-Free Gauges for Drinking Water Applications
Ravi Jethra | Applications, PressureWhen choosing pressure instrumentation for drinking water applications, WIKA USA takes the guesswork out of regulatory compliance. Our lead-free gauges are certified and meet all the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. An easily refined and malleable …