Pumps are vital to many different industries – from air conditioning to food and beverage. Pressure gauges can be essential to keeping pumps up and running. Proper maintenance plays a vital role in keeping your pumps pumping. Here's a quick look at …
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SDWA-Compliant Pressure Gauges are Now Required by Law
Hardy Orzikowski | PressureOnly WIKA offers a NSF International certified pressure gauge to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Although stainless steel was an option, it is expensive, so WIKA engineers crafted a gauge with wetted parts made from lead-free brass that …
The Best Gauge for High Vibration Conditions
Hardy Orzikowski | PressureBased WIKA Instrument’s analysis of audit data from more than 250 plants, vibration is one of the most common reasons for gauge failure. What are signs of gauge failure? Visible = detached pointer and dust on the inside of the gauge window. Hidden risks = wear …
Three Ways to Prevent Gauge Failure from Vibration
Hardy Orzikowski | Know-howJust for starters, simply reading a gauge mounted to a vibrating piece of equipment can be difficult. Vibration also can move a gauge’s pointer mechanism “off zero” — making readings inaccurate. If you don't address vibration risks in your production lines, …
How a WIKA Instrument Audit Streamlined a Plant’s Gauge Installations to Improve Reliability, Lower Costs
Hardy Orzikowski | Know-howA recent case study involving a large chemical processing facility provides useful perspectives on the value of a comprehensive facility instrument audit. It will also give you a good idea of how WIKA's Full Audit Service Team can help you reduce the complexity of …





