The German institute for standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung) has opened up new territory: Its DIN 16001 is the world's first standard that deals exclusively with high-pressure gauges. In accordance with the criteria described within it, WIKA is at the …
Pressure gauge
Standard for absolute pressure gauges: DIN 16002
Silvia Weber | Know-howFilling in the gap in standardisation for measuring instruments: For absolute pressure gauges, DIN 16002 was published in mid-2017. The model 532.52 instrument family from WIKA conforms to this standard. All versions have since then been marked with the DIN 16002 …
Advantages of diaphragm pressure gauges (2): High overload protection
Silvia Weber | Know-howOverload can quickly expose the limit of any pressure measuring instrument. Diaphragm pressure gauges withstand a significantly higher maximum pressure when compared to instruments with Bourdon tubes. This protection is due to their physical design. A …
Alarm contacts: When pressure gauges switch
Christopher Ott | Know-howMechanical pressure measuring instruments with integrated alarm contacts offer two functionalities in a single unit. The task of the pressure measurement is achieved without the need for any external power supply and thus always provides a reliable on-site display. At …
EAC approval for pressure gauges and thermometers: What must be considered?
Jürgen Reiser | Know-howWhoever exports measuring instruments or other technical goods to Russia and many of its neighbouring countries, has to go through the certification process of the “Eurasian Conformity” (EAC). An EAC approval is comparable with CE conformity. It is issued for each …




