Pressure measurement could be so simple: Installing a pressure gauge, pressure transmitter or IIoT measuring instrument with radio unit – done. But in many cases, a measuring location requires more components than just the measuring instrument, especially in the process industry. This is why WIKA has positioned itself as a systems provider for pressure measurement – because users can only benefit from a “one-stop shop”.
Being a systems provider means that WIKA manufactures all core elements for pressure measurement itself. The hardware portfolio is correspondingly broad. In terms of measuring instruments, it ranges from standard pressure gauges to smart pressure transmitters and IIoT-capable sensors. There is also a wide variety of diaphragm seals, instrumentation valves and other integrated components for an application-specific measuring location setup, even for extreme ambient conditions. Portable calibrators for test tasks in the field complete the range.
Users can therefore draw on the full range of options. This opens up a number of advantages for them:
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No need to coordinate several suppliers
Example of a measuring location on a pipeline with flange connection, as supplied by WIKA, completely preassembled and ready for installation. It is instrumented with a model PGU pressure gauge with ATEX-approved NETRIS®3 radio unit, a model IV20 valve manifold (“block-and-bleed”), a syphon and a model IBF1 monoblock.
Users no longer have to coordinate the design of the complete measuring location with several suppliers. They have just one contact person at the systems provider who is available to assist them with all aspects of their specific measuring task. All components can be assembled to requirements without any loss of time or, if necessary, manufactured separately. Compatibility problems, such as mismatched connection threads, which lead to additional work and delays during system installation, are eliminated. Flexible production structures also enable the rapid realisation of special requirements.
- Less personnel costs on site
WIKA delivers the measuring assembly completely preassembled. The user thus saves the personnel costs involved in assembling the individual components themselves – measuring instrument, valves, overpressure protectors, syphons, flushing rings, adapter flanges and seals. They also avoid potential errors, such as incorrect tightening torques or missing seals, which can occur during the individual assembly steps in the field.
- Safety for the process:
Comprehensive testing before delivery
WIKA manufactures the measuring systems to order on the basis of legal requirements and specific guidelines. Function and leak tightness are tested before delivery. The quality checks during production ensure that no faults occur during commissioning. Optional test logs confirm to the user that the system has the required measurement quality. Such tests, ultimately, increase process reliability.
- Long service life of the measuring system: All parts precisely matched to each other
As a systems provider for pressure measurement, WIKA can precisely match all components of a measuring assembly to each other. This enables consistent quality and a long service life for the system that is appropriate for the process in question. This also increases the cost-effectiveness of procurement.
Conclusion
As soon as measuring locations require several components, a systems provider such as WIKA is recommended as a solution partner. In this way, users receive customised instrumentation from a single source, preassembled ready for installation and comprehensively tested. They benefit from this collaboration through the savings in personnel and time, greater process reliability and the durability of the measuring assembly.
Note
On the WIKA website, you can get an overview of the product portfolio for pressure measurement. There we will also inform you about other measurement solutions for the process industry. If you have any questions, your contact will gladly help you.
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