Sulfur hexafluoride, a highly effective insulator and arc quencher, is commonly found in the power transmission and distribution industry. But to protect equipment, personnel, and the environment, users must be aware of the common SF 6 gas hazards and how to avoid …
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WIKA’s Strain Gauge Service: Expert Placement, Attachment, Calibration, and Repairs
Jonathan Bey | ForceFor accurate force measurement, it’s not enough to simply use the right sensor for the job. Just as critical is where the strain gauges are placed within the force sensor itself, and how they’re attached. We all know the adage about the three most important …
Diaphragm Seals: Types, Uses, and Applications
Chi-Che Ma | Know-how, PressureCertain 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 …
Certified Lead-Free Gauges for Drinking Water Applications
Chad Reinhard | Applications, PressureWhen choosing pressure instrumentation for drinking water applications, WIKA USA takes the guesswork out of regulatory compliance. Our lead-free gauges are certified and meet all the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. An easily refined and malleable …
WIKA Delivers Oversized Venturi Tube in the Midst of a Pandemic
Patrick McGrath | FlowEven 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 …





