Pressure gauge failure can be attributed to one or more of these eight reasons: mechanical vibration, pulsation, extreme temperature, pressure spikes, overpressure, corrosion, clogging, and mishandling/abuse. Pressure gauges are an integral part of an …
Diaphragm seals
XSEL® Industrial Process Gauges, Durability for Peace of Mind
Hardy Orzikowski | PressureProcess industries rely on pressure instruments for safe and efficient operations. WIKA USA’s XSEL ® process gauges offer exceptional performance, reliability, and safety, even in the harshest conditions. The process industry converts raw materials – crude …
Diaphragm Seals: Ultimate Protection for Safer, More Sanitary Pressure Measurement
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 …
WIKA Patented Diaphragm Monitoring System Helps Pharma Plant Avert Contamination
Chi-Che Ma | ApplicationsAfter a contamination incident caused by a diaphragm seal failure, a m ajor U.S. pharmaceutical company switched to WIKA’s reliable Diaphragm Monitoring System to avoid another costly and time-consuming shutdown. Today, as the nation eagerly awaits a treatment …
Case Study: Unique Diaphragm Seal Assembly Meets Customer’s Precise Requirements
Chi-Che Ma | PressureA company in the energy and water/wastewater sector contacted WIKA about installing a diaphragm seal on a pipeline with limited clearance, but with a specific stipulation: The process gauge had to be readable from both sides. WIKA’s Diaphragm Seal Division designed a …