Why Oilfields Need Explosion-proof Pressure Transmitters You’re working at a sun-baked oilfield miles from the nearest settlement. As you know all too well, plenty can go wrong, and the tiniest breakdowns can lead to the largest headaches: Equipment that …
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Pressure Sensor Technology in the Mining Industry
Robert LukatUntil you've stood next to one of the behemoth cranes, haul trucks, and hydraulic shovels used in the mining industry , you simply can't appreciate the scale of these machines. Some of these modern engineering marvels weigh hundreds of tons, and all must be operated …
Hazardous Settings Need the Right Pressure Transmitters
Robert LukatHazardous Settings Need the Right Pressure Transmitters, ever since Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a lightning storm, people have embraced new uses for electricity. Yet just as Franklin learned when he touched a key wired to his kite—and received a sudden …
Pressure Transmitters Enable Control of Farm Chemicals
Robert LukatModern pressure transmitters enable exact control of agricultural chemical application In a risky business fraught with floods, drought, hail, tornadoes, and wildly fluctuating commodity prices, the last thing farmers need to worry about is their machinery. Modern …
Real-World Testing of Industrial Pressure Transmitters
Robert LukatYou are probably aware that electronic devices receive a basic quality-control check before they go to market, but you might not be aware of the extensive testing that top-flight companies such as WIKA Instrument perform on their electronic pressure measurement …