In process technology systems in which flammable, explosive or particularly high-quality media are used, one thing is paramount: safety. A key requirement for operators is the permanent leak tightness of mechanical connections – especially for pressure measuring …
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CIGRE Colloquium held at WIKA’s Innovation Center
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightA prestigious CIGRE Colloquium took place at WIKA in Klingenberg. It involved the working groups B3 (substations) and A3 (high-voltage equipment) of the “Conseil International des Grands Réseaux Electriques”. The two purposes of the event at the Innovation Center …
Force transducers secure cable-stayed bridges
Natallia Lineva | ApplicationsCable-stayed bridges span roads, valleys, rivers and straits all over the world. They carry countless vehicles around the clock, every day. Their stability depends, crucially, on the permanent load-bearing capacity of the stay cables. Their tension must therefore be …
Field Services: Occupational safety certified per ISO 45001
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightWIKA’s Field Services division has reached a significant milestone: successful certification in accordance with ISO 45001, an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. This step contributes to integrating occupational health and …
Gas-insulated switchgear: The importance of SF₆
Leo Lopez | Know-howInsulating gases protect air-insulated and gas-insulated switchgear from failure. Not just pure sulphur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) but also SF 6 mixtures, N 2 , g 3 and others can be used for this purpose. WIKA is a leader in sensing solutions that help power transmission …




