A number of recent studies have demonstrated that pressure sensor diagnostics in mobile machinery mean less work for field technicians and millions of dollars of cost savings for manufacturers. According to data collected by WIKA from off-road vehicle …
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How the Right Pressure Sensor Can Help You Minimize the Effects of Uncontrollable Conditions
Robert Lukat | PressureIncreasing material costs, unplanned equipment downtime, unpredictable weather, government regulations – the list of uncontrollable issues facing industries today goes on. In particular, the mining, construction and agriculture sectors encounter these problems …
Understanding Why Some Pressure Sensors Fail, and What to Do about It
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressureElectronic pressure sensors can stop working for a variety of reasons. Understanding those reasons is a key step in preventing future failures. A pressure sensor plays a key role in the instrumentation of machinery and processes. When sensors fail, the process …
The Lifespan of an Industrial Pressure Sensor
Robert Lukat | PressureMTTF/ MTBF and service life of an industrial pressure sensor: How long can I expect an industrial pressure sensor to last before it fails? Industrial pressure sensors are electronic instruments containing a number of components that are typically assembled in semi- …
How to Avoid Damage to Pressure Sensors from Overload and Spikes
Robert Lukat | PressureDespite the fact that pressure sensors are available in many different pressure ranges today, most pressure sensors failures in the field can be traced to overpressure. Data shows that over 50% of pressure sensors that fail in the field have been subjected to …