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NEMA Rating and IP Rating: Explaining the Difference Between the Two Designations

Robert Lukat | Know-how, Pressure
NEMA ratings and enclosures

For 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 …

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Diaphragm Seals: Types, Uses, and Applications

Chi-Che Ma | Know-how, Pressure

Certain process media can damage pressure gauges, which, in turn, can contaminate clean process media. By using a diaphragm seal as a protective barrier, plant operators save time and money by avoiding instrument damage, batch losses, and expensive downtime. If …

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How Many Thermocouples Types Are There, and What Makes Each One Different?

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature

Type K, Type J, Type N – the list of thermocouple types seems like an alphabet soup. And as technology improves and manufacturers come up with more options, it can be hard to keep track of all the various names and classifications. This article outlines the 11 most …

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Better Together: The Advantages of Using Two Interconnected Process Transmitters for Differential Pressure Measurement

Robert Lukat | Know-how, Level
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Liquid level monitoring reaches a new height with WIKA’s innovative solution: a system that uses two interconnected process transmitters for differential pressure measurement. This configuration is extremely precise, easy to install and use, and not susceptible to …

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Using a Differential Pressure Transmitter for Liquid Measurement

Robert Lukat | Know-how, Level, Pressure

Differential pressure transmitters are designed to measure pressure before and after the fluid encounters an interruption, such as a filter or pump. However, this pressure instrument can also be used to measure liquid levels.   The market offers several …

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In our WIKA US blog you can expect many interesting articles on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement, and also on the subject of calibration technology. Furthermore, there are various insights into the world of the WIKA group of companies – seen from different angles.

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  • Pt100 and Pt1000 Sensors: Important Facts and Differences


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