Moisture measurement in SF 6 -insulated switchgear is essential. That's why WIKA has improved the performance of the GDHT-20 sensor for this industry. The transmitter, which also provides values for gas density, pressure and temperature, now measures the dew/frost …
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Why the calibration of (force) measuring instruments is important
Markus Heidl | Calibration, ProductsEveryone involved in measurement technology knows the somewhat flippant – but very catchy – statement: “If you measure a lot, you measure nothing!” What is meant by this is: You can measure a lot. But the values are only useful if you can validate them. In …
Reed level sensor: Defining the measuring range flexibly
Oleg Greber | Know-howA float-based level sensor with a reed chain is a widely used and comparatively economical solution for continuous level measurement in vessels. Users can define its measuring range flexibly within a given range. This article describes what needs to be taken into …
Temperature calibration: Thermocouples vs. resistance thermometers
Katja Strecke | Know-howIn temperature calibration, high demands are placed on reference thermometers in terms of accuracy and reproducibility and thus long-term stability. Therefore, RTDs (“resistance temperature detectors”) – here specifically platinum resistance thermometers – and …
Mega orifice plate manufactured in India as a showpiece
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightMicro Precision Products (a WIKA Group company) can now showcase another great achievement. The largest orifice plate ever manufactured in India, to date, was produced in Palwal. The order was placed by one of the largest EPC companies on the subcontinent. The mega …