Leak testing is an essential step in the production of pressure gauges, as airtight pressure systems prevent fugitive emissions of hazardous and/or expensive process media. WIKA’s helium leak tests greatly exceed international, European, and U.S. standards. In …
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What to Know about Capillary Tubes in Pressure Measurement Systems
Chi-Che Ma | Know-how, PressureInstalled between a diaphragm seal and pressure gauge or transmitter, capillary tubing enables remote monitoring while protecting the instrument from extreme temperatures. Proper design and configuration minimizes the errors that capillary lines can introduce to …
Beam Load Cells: Smart Ways to Measure Weight (and Level) in Industrial Applications
Jonathan Bey | Force, Know-howA bending beam or sheer beam load cell determines weight indirectly by measuring the deformation of its strain gauge or thin-film sensor. These force transducers are a smart – and often the only – way to measure load in industrial applications. There …
Meet Rob Lukat, Electronic Instrumentation Expert at WIKA USA
Stephanie Fitzpatrick | Know-how, PressureAs part of WIKA USA’s 198 Years of Expertise video series, get to know Rob Lukat and how he helps customers optimize their industrial processes through smart sensors. In his 25-plus years at WIKA USA, Rob Lukat has seen plenty of changes in the world of …
Meet Daniel Burch, Product Manager for Mechanical Pressure and Temperature at WIKA USA
Stephanie Fitzpatrick | Know-how, Pressure, TemperatureAs part of WIKA USA’s 198 Years of Expertise series, get to know Daniel Burch and his pivotal role in developing new instruments that meet customers’ needs. Daniel Burch has a strategic position at WIKA USA. As product manager, half of his role involves …





