Replacing standard alloy fittings on a pressure gauge with gall resistant fittings is a minor change, but doing so eliminates the major issues associated with standard fittings. Fittings in a gall resistant material ensure a leak-tight seal, prevent particulate …
Pressure Gauges
ASME BPE Study Leads to New Recommendations to Help Prevent Process Contamination
Patrick McGrath | Applications, PressureWIKA inline diaphragm seals and flow-through thermowells either reduce or eliminate dead legs where bacterial or fungal contamination can develop in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Process engineers know for decades that “dead legs” in piping and …
WIKA’s Value Innovation Workshop Helps Equipment Manufacturer Solve Difficulty with Level Measurement
Patrick McGrath | LevelThe clients of a major equipment manufacturer were unhappy because their carbon dioxide tanks often displayed incorrect levels. During a Value Innovation Workshop, WIKA’s experts analyzed the problem and came up with customized solutions that delighted the …
Absolute Pressure Sensors: How They Work and Why They Are Needed
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressureAbsolute pressure sensors and gauges produce readings that are not influenced by fluctuating atmospheric pressure. These precision instruments are used in vacuum pumps, meteorology, laboratories, and aviation/aerospace. There are different types of …
What Is Gauge Pressure and How Is It Measured?
Hardy Orzikowski | Know-how, PressureWIKA USA answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the basic physical principles of pressure and pressure measurement. This includes discussions of absolute pressure, atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure, and differential pressure. Pressure is generally …