A false trip is when an instrument error, rather than an actual problem, sets off (“trips”) a safety alarm. All plant operators want to avoid false trips, especially the ones that lead to a full process shutdown – a very expensive scenario. WIKA’s SIL III …
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What You Need to Know about Industrial Resistance Thermometers
Adam DeLancey | Know-how, TemperatureRTDs are widely used in industrial applications. It is important to choose a temperature device with the appropriate material, design, and configuration that meet requirements and comply with the DIN EN 60751 standard for industrial resistance thermometers. A …
WIKA Knows Mobile Working Machines
Jeff Placek | ApplicationsWith more than seven decades of experience, WIKA has the know-how to design and manufacture high-quality measurement solutions specifically for makers of mobile working machines. Industrial vehicles and machines operate in extreme environments , and their sensors …
Industrial Thermocouple Repair and Replacement
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureA thermocouple has no moving parts and is extremely robust. However, thermocouples do lose accuracy over time and can become damaged by overheating during use or by human error. With a TC96-R thermocouple assembly, you enjoy the flexibility of thermocouple replacement …
FAQs About Thermocouple Selection: Grounded vs. Ungrounded
Adam DeLancey | TemperatureThermocouples come in either grounded or ungrounded variants, which refer to whether the measuring point is welded to the sheath (grounded) or not (ungrounded). There are benefits, but also some tradeoffs, of using grounded vs. ungrounded thermocouples. …