Drill two holes and cut the threads, prepare the surface, place the strain sensor and tighten both screws to the specified torque, then set the zero point and now the strain measurement can start. If only it were that easy! Of course, the procedure described for …
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Load pins: Definition and application areas
Markus Heidl | Force, Know-howA load pin provides the connection between force-transmitting machine elements and also allows the simultaneous measurement of the force acting on the sensor. The load pins are fixed in the axial direction as well as against rotation. A small gap of about one fifth of …
Which are the available configuration levels for pressure sensors?
Christian Wirl | PressureThe various possible configuration levels for a pressure measurement solution are not defined conceptually in any standard. At WIKA we have chosen the following terminology: A pressure sensor (also pressure transmitter) delivers a standardised, …
Level sensors – the agony of choice?
Enrico Bossart | ProductsIf one is looking for a level sensor, one can be quickly overwhelmed by the huge selection. A level sensor for limit level detection or continuous measurement can be ordered in a variety of technologies and design variants. But how do I find the right level sensor for …
How does one specify the switch point of a float switch?
Enrico Bossart | LevelIn the specification of the switch points of a float switch, misunderstandings always lead to unsuitable product designs. How one correctly specifies the switch point of a float switch will be explained here. The basic prerequisite for the correct specification …