Pressure switches in food silos make a significant contribution to detecting overpressure in good time and safely preventing it. A manufacturer of such elevated vessels uses the model MA mechanical pressure switch for this task. One special property tipped the scales …
Process safety
Stainless steel pressure gauge in safety version: Selection guide
Christopher Ott | Know-howPressure gauges in safety version made from stainless steel are of great importance, especially for critical processes in the process industry. They are recommended, for example, for applications with aggressive media and/or pulsations, overpressures and pressure …
Level monitoring in milk tanks using a process transmitter
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsLevel monitoring using a process transmitter with a flush diaphragm is an option for applications in the food industry. It is highly accurate and at the same time suitable for aseptic tanks. A manufacturer of dairy products (milk, cream and yoghurt), for example, uses …
Differential pressure switches ensure safe filter operation
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsDifferential pressure switches take on central tasks within monitoring and control. A manufacturer of filter systems for the process industry uses the WIKA model DE switches with an attached valve manifold for these functions. The decision in favour of this solution …
Pressure monitoring in UHT plant without risk of contamination
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsCompanies in the food industry use electronic pressure transmitters to monitor the pressure in a UHT plant. In order to optimise its process reliability, a manufacturer of dairy products has now upgraded its system to utilise the WIKA DMSU21SA pressure transmitter with …