Absolute 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 …
With high precision, digital or analog output, and no moving parts, thermal flow monitors are ideal for applications with contaminated or aggressive media. A thermal flow monitor, sometimes referred to as calorimetric flow switch or simply an electronic flow …
Pressure sensors can be used to monitor the fluid level of enclosed vessels. Accurate output signals are key to keeping equipment and processes operating safely and efficiently, especially when working with small tanks and low pressure ranges. When an …
The harsh working conditions imposed on mobile machines do not leave room for any hiccups that can compromise the safety and efficiency of the operation. Manufacturers of mobile machines for the construction, agriculture, mining, and material handling industries need …
Pressure measurement is all about PSI. That’s because pounds per square inch (PSI) is the most common unit for measuring pressure in the U.S. It’s important to understand what PSI means and how it is used, as pressure measurement is an important part of life in the …
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 …
Increasing 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 …
Electronic 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 …
MTTF/ 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- …
Despite 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 …
WIKA became a leader in the instrument industry by investing in our customers. Our basic business model is to pay close attention to new industry developments and technology, listen carefully to our customer needs, and invest our time and resources to develop products …
Pressure measurement is used to ensure safe operation and enhance performance in the fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics) and process industries. Selecting the appropriate measuring range to ensure that the sensor is not destroyed by overloading the sensing element …
An old adage holds that “oil and water don’t mix,” and that maxim is certainly applicable to today’s sophisticated oil-exploration and pumping operations. Groundwater can interfere significantly with the productivity of a well-drilling operation, which …
When choosing a pressure sensor, one of the many factors to consider is its measuring range. Having the optimal range avoids the risk of overpressure without a loss of accuracy or resolution. Pressure sensors play a key role in the safety and efficiency of …
The term “wetted parts” is used in connection with pressure sensors for all those parts, surfaces and/or components that are (potentially) exposed to or in direct contact with the medium under pressure. In case of a typical pressure sensor this is mainly limited to …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new rules that will boost emissions-control requirements for the 150 active refineries in the United States. Proper instrumentation can help these refineries reduce fugitive emissions and the steep price tag …
Temperature has a major impact on the function and operating lifetime of most electronic devices. This is especially true for electronic pressure sensors. That's why pressure sensor specifications typically include minimum and maximum values for operating, storage, …
Avoiding problems like corrosion or premature failure makes the use of pressure sensors safe and maximizes the lifespan of the product. One of the keys to doing that is to ensure that a pressure sensor's wetted parts – those which come in direct contact with …
Read Between the Lines to Select the Right Pressure Sensor Have you heard of a switch detent plunger? It’s a tiny part that could forever underscore the importance of ensuring proper specifications for every component of a design --no matter how small. Ignition …
Malfunctions of small components can cause large problems in an oil and gas production environments. These small components can also hold the key to improved productivity, when installed and used correctly. Though electronic pressure sensors and transmitters …
