A transformation is currently taking place: Linear drives are taking the place of pneumatic and hydraulic drives, and there is no longer any scope for measuring pressure. However, WIKA has another solution: force measurement. Electrical propulsion technology is …
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Multipoint Thermocouples: The Ideal High Temperature Sensors for Ammonia Applications
Alina Green | TemperatureTemperature measurement and monitoring are critical for processes that synthesize ammonia for nitrogen fertilizer production. WIKA USA’s multipoint thermocouple assemblies feature high temperature sensors designed to withstand the harsh condition of ammonia …
Hydraulic Brake Pressure Switches for Industrial Vehicles
Jeff Placek | PressureWIKA USA manufactures a high-quality compact pressure switch that is ideal for hydraulic mobile working machine applications such as brake systems. It is the perfect device for activating a warning signal when the emergency brake is engaged, which alerts the operator …
Diaphragm Seals: Protection for Pressure Measuring Devices in Urea Fertilizer Production
Alina Green | PressureHigh temperatures, corrosion, and crystallization can put a lot of stress on – and quickly damage – even the most robust pressure measuring devices. WIKA USA has designed an extra-tough diaphragm seal to protect mechanical pressure gauges, pressure switches and …
Bending Beams and Shear Beams: Indispensable in Weighing Technology
Chaz Marsinick | Force“Phew, I’ve not gained anything!” Aren’t you relieved when your bathroom scale shows that? But in actuality, your scale doesn’t directly measure your weight. Instead, the load cell built into it converts the weight force into a path. In many industrial …