When installing thermowells in a pipeline, a user must first answer several questions regarding their location, quantity, stem length, distance from each another, and effects on the process media. Thermowells are highly effective devices for protecting …
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The S-20 Industrial Pressure Sensor: Excellence Under Extreme Conditions
Robert Lukat | PressureHigh temperatures, aggressive media, vibration, submersion — the S-20 industrial pressure sensor can be customized to operate in these and other tough conditions without affecting accuracy. Its versatility and durability are what make this transmitter the pressure …
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 …
Common SF6 Gas Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Leo Lopez | SF6 Gas SolutionsSulfur hexafluoride, a highly effective insulator and arc quencher, is commonly found in the power transmission and distribution industry. But to protect equipment, personnel, and the environment, users must be aware of the common SF 6 gas hazards and how to avoid …
WIKA’s Strain Gauge Service: Expert Placement, Attachment, Calibration, and Repairs
Chaz Marsinick | ForceFor accurate force measurement, it’s not enough to simply use the right sensor for the job. Just as critical is where the strain gauges are placed within the force sensor itself, and how they’re attached. We all know the adage about the three most important …