For decades, the power transmission and distribution (T&D) industry has been using sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) as the insulator in circuit breakers, disconnectors, and switchgear. The heat transfer and dielectric characteristics of this gas are better than those of …
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WIKA TR 21-B and TR 22-B Thermometers Ideal for Sanitary Industry Processes
Patrick McGrath | ApplicationsResistance thermometers are one of the most accurate and reliable methods for monitoring temperatures in industrial processes, especially sanitary processes. Resistance temperature detectors (RTD) operate on the principle that the electrical resistance of metals varies …
Pressure Measurement: Understanding PSI, PSIA and PSIG
Robert Lukat | PressurePressure measurement is all about PSI. That’s because pounds per square inch (PSI) is the most common unit for measuring pressure in the U.S. It’s important to understand what PSI means and how it is used, as pressure measurement is an important part of life in the …
WIKA Offers Full Line of Threaded Diaphragm Seals, Including Non-Catalog Custom Connections
Chi-Che Ma | PressureWIKA offers full line of threaded diaphragm seals maximizing the lifetime of your equipment is an especially important consideration in the process sector. Chemical plants, refineries and manufacturing facilities are constantly looking for ways to minimize equipment …
Engineering Custom Solutions for Your Unique Problems
Alina Green | Know-howWIKA Instrument, LP is your one-stop shop for innovative, custom-engineered instrumentation in the manufacturing, mining, and refining industries. Ask the maintenance chiefs or technical directors of manufacturing facilities, oil and gas operations, or refineries whom …