The clients of a major equipment manufacturer were unhappy because their carbon dioxide tanks often displayed incorrect levels. During a Value Innovation Workshop, WIKA’s experts analyzed the problem and came up with customized solutions that delighted the …
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Absolute Pressure Sensors: How They Work and Why They Are Needed
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressureAbsolute pressure sensors and gauges produce readings that are not influenced by fluctuating atmospheric pressure. These precision instruments are used in vacuum pumps, meteorology, laboratories, and aviation/aerospace. There are different types of …
The Important Role of Differential Pressure Sensors in Hydroelectric Power Generation
Chad Reinhard | PressureIn hydroelectric power generation, dirt and debris in the intake water can shorten the lifetime of turbine blades. Filters inside intake pipes trap the debris so that only sediment-free water hits the blades. A differential pressure sensor/transducer measures the flow …
WIKA Submersible Pressure Transmitters Solve the Challenges of Sump Pit Level Measurement
Chad Reinhard | Level, PressureThe varied nature of the liquid waste in sump pits can create difficulties with accurate level measurement . WIKA’s submersible transmitter avoids these problems by measuring the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid in the sump pit. Power plants and refineries, …
WIKA Sensor Technology for Heavy Duty Vehicles
Jeff Placek | ApplicationsWith more than seven decades of experience, WIKA has the know-how to design and manufacture high-quality measurement solutions specifically for makers of mobile working machines. Industrial vehicles and machines operate in extreme environments , and their sensors …





