Predictive maintenance, a system where inputs from electronic sensors and transmitters are used to help forecast when equipment needs to be serviced or replaced, is the key to minimizing downtime, maximizing efficiency, and saving money. Whether production lines …
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NEMA Rating and IP Rating: Explaining the Difference Between the Two Designations
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressureFor optimal safety and performance, electrical equipment needs to be sheltered from the environment. Both a NEMA rating and an IP rating indicate the level of protection a device has against outside conditions, ranging from falling dust to ocean waves. These two …
WIKA Develops Pressure Sensor for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
Jeff Placek | Applications, PressureIn hydrogen-powered vehicles, the gas in the H 2 storage tank has to be regulated through a series of control valves before reaching the fuel cell. Pressure instruments play an important role in this process, but standard pressure sensors fall short in hydrogen …
WIKA Helps in Fight Against COVID-19 with Medical Pressure Transducers in Anesthesia Machines
Robert Lukat | Applications, PressureIn addition to their designed use of sedating patients before surgery, anesthesia machines have become an important tool in the treatment of those with a coronavirus-related respiratory disease. WIKA USA manufactures a medical pressure transducer that is ideal for use …
Smart Solution for Today’s Needs: Pressure Sensor with Digital Networking Capabilities
Robert Lukat | PressureAs more industrial machines and processes become interconnected, manufacturers need components that can talk to one another. WIKA’s A-1200 pressure sensor is the smart solution for future-focused automated factories. The Internet of Things (IoT) is …