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RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors): Uses, Types, and FAQs

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature

Questions and answers about why resistance temperature detectors are ideal for many refining, processing, and manufacturing applications, and what to keep in mind when choosing the RTDs that meet your specifications.   Accurate temperature measurement is …

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FAQs About RTDs in Industrial Temperature Measurement

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature

Questions and answers about how RTDs measure temperature changes by tracking the variation in electrical resistance in metal wires. The resistance values of the metal wires are known, so resistance value changes are an accurate proxy for temperature changes.   A …

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Industrial Thermocouple – How to Choose the Right One

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature

Industrial Thermocouple - choosing the right one. The answer to the question “what kind of thermocouple?” depends on several factors relating to the process to be monitored, such as its compatibility with the media/process environment, frequency and accuracy of …

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Mechanical Pressure Switches: Options and Selection Criteria (Part 2)

Jeff Placek | Applications, Pressure

Mechanical pressure switches are reliable and low-cost. And with the variety of options available, they meet the requirements of many different applications. This blog summarizes common features and factors to consider when selecting a mechanical pressure switch.  …

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Long-Term Planning with the Gayesco Flex-R® Multipoint System Enables Major Cost Savings

Robert Torgerson | Temperature

Temperature control is a critical factor for reactor vessels in the refining and chemicals industry. The catalysts that convert the process oil in these reactors work best in very specific temperature ranges, and too high or too low a temperature can have a noticeable …

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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.

Most-read articles
  • Six Common Causes for Thermocouple Temperature Measurement Errors
  • Pt100 vs. Pt1000: Differences and Which RTD to Choose
  • Where should I install my thermowell? A guide for best practices

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