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How to Choose a Load Cell: 3 Key Variables That Aren’t Always Obvious

Patrick McGrath | Force, Know-how
Industrial weight measurement

Different situations require different ways of measuring weight. To choose the right load cell for a particular application, users should consider three factors: the environment, the location, and the load itself. From the humble bathroom scale to enormous …

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How to Select a Pressure Gauge

Hardy Orzikowski | Know-how, Pressure

Many factors go into the decision of which industrial pressure gauge to purchase. Asking the “STAMPED” questions regarding Size, Temperature, Application, Media, Pressure, “Ends,” and Delivery time will help buyers determine which gauges are right for their …

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Where should I install my thermowell? A guide for best practices

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature
Thermowell installation

When installing thermowells in a pipeline, a user must first answer several questions regarding their location, quantity, stem length, distance from each another, and effects on the process media. Thermowells are highly effective devices for protecting …

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NEMA Rating and IP Rating: Explaining the Difference Between the Two Designations

Robert Lukat | Know-how, Pressure
NEMA ratings and enclosures

For optimal safety and performance, electrical equipment needs to be sheltered from the environment. Both a NEMA rating and an IP rating indicate the level of protection a device has against outside conditions, ranging from falling dust to ocean waves. These two …

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Diaphragm Seals: Types, Uses, and Applications

Chi-Che Ma | Know-how, Pressure

Certain process media can damage pressure gauges, which, in turn, can contaminate clean process media. By using a diaphragm seal as a protective barrier, plant operators save time and money by avoiding instrument damage, batch losses, and expensive downtime. If …

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Welcome to the WIKA blog

In our WIKA US blog you can expect many interesting articles on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement, and also on the subject of calibration technology. Furthermore, there are various insights into the world of the WIKA group of companies – seen from different angles.

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