A major U.S. refiner was disappointed with the performance of its thermocouple arrays in hydrotreaters, as the cheaper sensors failed after almost every turnaround. WIKA solved the problem by replacing the old sensors with the high-performance Gayesco Flex-R ® …
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Measuring SF6 Density: A Must for Properly Insulated Switchgear
Leo Lopez | SF6 Gas SolutionsSF 6 is highly effective at insulating switchgears, transducers, and circuit breakers – but only if there is enough of the gas in the equipment. Knowing the density of SF 6 is the best way to make sure gas-filled components are not safety compromised. SF6 …
Cost-effective Level Gauge: Understanding Flanges, Their Variables, and Your Choices
Patrick McGrath | LevelA level gauge’s actual cost often comes down to its flanges. The less expensive the flange material, the less expensive the level gauge. Right? Not always. Other elements factor into the final price, such as the flange rating and whether extra machining and materials …
Load Pins in Mobile Working Machines To Prevent Overload
Jeff Placek | ForceIn mobile working machines, overload conditions – especially on the booms of cranes, hoists, and lifts – can result in serious safety and operational problems. Force measuring instruments, such as WIKA’s F53 series of thin-film load pins, can help save time, …
How Do Thermocouples Work? A Quick Tutorial
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureThermocouples are hardworking temperature sensors found in many industrial applications. Find out what thermocouples are, how they work, and why they are so popular. Thermocouples are electrical devices used to measure temperature. Their accuracy, rapid …