Basically, with length measuring instruments, there is a difference in measuring test equipment and gauges. Among gauges, tapered thread gauges can be seen as a specialcase. A tapered thread gauge is a three-stage ring. For example, WIKA uses these for checking the …
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Accurate down to the last µ – calibration of length measuring instruments
| Laura Salzbrenner | Know-howLength measuring instruments, as test instruments, fall under the risk determination of ISO 9001. As a result of increasing safety requirements, the importance of calibration in connection with this is greater. In the past, a good-bad test was often sufficient - as it …
What role do valves play in plant safety?
| Daniele Maniero | Know-howThe reliability of a valve is essential for the safety of the entire plant. Almost all pressure measuring instruments work in conjunction with a valve or a combination of valves. The choice of a high-quality valve is not only essential to ensure the accuracy of the …
3 1/2- vs. 4-digit digital indicator – What is a 1/2 digit?
| Anna Zeitler | Know-howBesides 3- and 4-digit digital indicators, there are also 3 1/2-digit indicators available in the market. But what is a 1/2 digit? A full digit can indicate all numbers from “0” to “9”. A 1/2 digit, in contrast, can only display a “1”, a number …
Are there any FDA-approved measuring instruments?
| Jochen Gries | Know-howDoes the FDA issue its own approvals for systems or devices and therefore also issue approvals for measuring devices? Find out more in the following blog post. There are always uncertainties with this topic, which is why I'd like to shed more light on the question in …