Even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, WIKA was able to ramp up production of components for medical equipment and custom manufacture a 106-inch Venturi tube for a refinery customer. In the first few months of the global pandemic, WIKA’s …
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WIKA Flow Manufactures Orifice Flange Unions According to Industry Specs and Customers’ Requirements
Patrick McGrath | FlowWIKA Flow designs and manufactures orifice flange unions according to the latest industry specifications. What’s more, our engineers can tailor the entire package – flow elements, unions, gaskets, and hardware – for the needs of every application. To …
The Value of Using Averaging Resistance Temperature Detectors in HVAC Applications
Patrick McGrath | TemperatureWhen it comes to HVAC temperature measurements, a single point sometimes is not enough. An averaging RTD measures temperature along a duct or across a sectional area, resulting in more accurate information about the overall conditions inside HVAC units. …
How to Calibrate Level Indicators (A Trick Question)
Patrick McGrath | Know-howCalibration is a best practice for industries that use precision instruments to measure length, mass, temperature, pressure, flow, volume, and more. However, level measurement can't be calibrated because there is not an external reference point. How do you …
Cost-effective Level Gauge: Understanding Flanges, Their Variables, and Your Choices
Patrick McGrath | LevelA level gauge’s actual cost often comes down to its flanges. The less expensive the flange material, the less expensive the level gauge. Right? Not always. Other elements factor into the final price, such as the flange rating and whether extra machining and materials …





