Only WIKA offers a NSF International certified pressure gauge to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Although stainless steel was an option, it is expensive, so WIKA engineers crafted a gauge with wetted parts made from lead-free brass that …
Based WIKA Instrument’s analysis of audit data from more than 250 plants, vibration is one of the most common reason for gauge failure. What are signs of gauge failure? Visible = detached pointer and dust on the inside of the gauge window. Hidden risks = wear …
In more than 250 instrument reviews conducted by WIKA, a staggering 30% of gauges in a typical processing plant required corrective action. That’s one in four gauges. Vibration is one of the most common causes of pressure gauge failure in production facilities, …
Whether it’s used in chemical production, food processing, or a host of other settings, steam has abundant benefits. In fact, steam is used in 80% of all industrial processes in the United States, and steam turbines generate 90% of the world’s electricity. Yet …
Gauge inventory has a way of mushrooming, leaving storerooms stocked with duplicate and obsolete items that can create uncertainty about purchasing and replacing parts. In fact, Instrument Audits of more than 300 processing plants showed that on average a …
