Plastic injection molding machines (PIMMs) require a variety of sensors to transform granulates into high-quality end products. Our interactive graphic helps customers find just the right measuring instrumentation for these precision machines. Plastic molding is …
Applications
WIKA Supplies Custom Force Sensors for Space Flight
Chaz Marsinick | Applications, ForceSpecially designed to withstand extremely high stress and low operating temperatures, custom load pins by WIKA were part of a critical component in a vehicle that recently went to space. Commercial space travel is here. And it was with much pride that WIKA …
Venturi Nozzles Improve Flow Distribution, Reduce Uneven Coking During Ethylene Production
Alina Green | Applications, FlowVenturi nozzles help regulate feedstock flow rates in order to minimize uneven coking inside the radiant tube walls of furnaces. Along with tubeskin thermocouple assemblies, Venturi nozzles enable ethylene crackers to operate more efficiently. Refineries and …
Case Study: Preventing Moisture in SF6 Switchgear with WIKA’s SF6 Gas Dehydrator
Leo Lopez | Applications, SF6 Gas SolutionsA major power provider in the Midwest was having issues with high humidity levels in its SF 6 switchgear. WIKA implemented a cost-effective solution for keeping this insulating gas clean and dry, with significant potential savings. By Leo Lopez, Rafael Derencio, …
Using Motor Sensors for Predictive Maintenance Helps Businesses Save Time and Money
Patrick McGrath | Applications, TemperaturePredictive maintenance is vital to keep equipment running at its peak at all times. In a variety of industries, using wireless sensors for motor condition monitoring helps minimize unplanned shutdowns and reduce the cost of maintenance. Motors are the workhorses …