Pressure switches in food silos make a significant contribution to detecting overpressure in good time and safely preventing it. A manufacturer of such elevated vessels uses the model MA mechanical pressure switch for this task. One special property tipped the scales …
Functional safety (SIL)
Pressure switch in hydrogen-powered train ensures safety
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsIn a newly developed hydrogen train for local transport, a pressure switch from WIKA plays a crucial role. Within the scope of pressure monitoring, it performs the central safety function in the H2 supply system during the journey. The benefits of hydrogen in rail …
SIL pressure switch: Safety in tyre manufacturing
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsNumerous industrial processes have an inherently high risk potential. Special pressure switches support the safety of people and the environment. Example: the vulcanisation of tyres for motor vehicles. To monitor this process, leading manufacturers use the model MW …
Safe filter monitoring with differential pressure gauges
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsFilter monitoring is a core task of differential pressure gauges - the differential pressure increases as soon as the filter becomes clogged. The measuring instruments thus signal when the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced. The efficiency of such a solution can be …
MTTF and MTTFD – What is the difference?
Arndt W. Jahns | Know-howThe MTTF value is a term from the field of risk analysis & risk evaluation. The exact meaning is m ean t ime t o f ailure or simply the mean life of a component. The MTTF has gained particular relevance due to EN ISO 13849-1. In accordance with this standard, …