A major producer of supported catalysts in the U.S. was dissatisfied with the short lifespan of the temperature sensors in their rotary calciners. WIKA USA came up with a creative solution that protects thermocouples from mechanical damage while still providing …
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Case Study: Keys to a Successful Partnership are High-Quality OEM Pressure Sensors and Timely, Reliable Service
| Jeff Placek | ApplicationsTired of poor quality and delivery issues from its supplier of pressure sensors, a leading technology company for the agricultural sector switched to WIKA in 2017 for dependable instrumentation and reliable service. The relationship has only deepened since then. …
Case Study: WIKA Equips Syngas Plant with Long-Lasting Thermocouples
| Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureAt a Texas-based syngas plant, the thermocouples in its partial oxidation units were lasting an average of three months before failing. But after switching to WIKA’s TC84 platinum thermocouple with sapphire protection tube, the facility has not had to replace its …
Case Study: How WIKA’s Tubeskin Thermocouple Assembly Maximizes Furnace Capacity Without Compromising Tube Integrity
| Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureAn operator of steam methane reformers was able to minimize burner fuel consumption and increase productivity after installing XTRACTO-PAD ® assemblies on furnace tube walls. WIKA USA has developed a comprehensive portfolio of tubeskin thermocouples for …
Case Study: Engineered Gauge for Severe Pressure Pulsation is Answer for Company’s Sanitary Processes
| Jessica Woodside | Know-how, PressureThe CEO of a personal care company contacted WIKA USA about problems reading a pressure gauge due to severe pressure fluctuations and pointer flutter. Our pressure expert immediately came up with a solution to dampen extreme pulsations in pressure applications, to …