Insulating 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 …
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Hydrostatic pressure test with a digital pressure gauge
Jing Lyu | Applications, PressureA hydrostatic pressure test is used as a proof of strength and leak tightness of containers and pipelines that hold liquids and gases. The procedure and documentation of such a test can be increased in efficiency by using digital pressure gauges. This is particularly …
Ignition protection type Ex i for pressure measuring instruments with battery operation
Jing Lyu | Pressure, ProductsWhich ignition protection type is suitable for battery-operated pressure measuring instruments, which are increasingly being used in combination with a radio unit? WIKA has clearly answered this question for its portfolio: “Ex i”, i.e. intrinsic safety. This …
Green hydrogen: WIKA Chile impressed the audience
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightAt the Chilean-German forum “German technologies for the development of green hydrogen”, WIKA Chile presented the company as a competent measurement technology partner for “H 2 V” with a stand and in a presentation on the subject. In this case, the V stands for …
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 …