WIKA has put into operation a new plant in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment in the region. In February, Alexander Wiegand opened the factory in Dammam together with the employees, customers and business partners. The German ambassador was among the guests at …
Oil & Gas
Pressure monitoring at high temperature is a challenge
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsPressure monitoring at high temperature is a demanding measuring requirement. This requires a specially designed diaphragm seal. With model 990.45, WIKA offers such an instrument in its portfolio and was therefore awarded the contract by the operator of an oil …
Valve actuators: Pressure switch combines control and alarm function
Jing Lyu | ApplicationsHydraulic valve actuators require pressure switches for safe operation. In control cabinets, usually two of these measuring instruments are installed. One switch is used to control the pump for the hydraulic pressure, while the second triggers an alarm if the pressure …
WIKA has inaugurated a new factory in Kazakhstan
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightWIKA has put into operation a new factory in Kazakhstan. The factory is located in Atyrau at the Caspian Sea. It took the team responsible for the location only six months from the planning to the start of production – in other words: one of the shortest project …
NAMUR working group for pressure and temperature at WIKA
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightThe NAMUR working group 3.11 (pressure and temperature) was a guest at WIKA. NAMUR are an international user association of automation technology and digitalisation in the process industry. The NAMUR working group started its two-day visit in May with a highlight: …