A leader in force sensing technology, WIKA Group in Europe is collaborating with the Liebherr Group to design and manufacture aerospace force sensors for electric actuators, which are cleaner and more fuel efficient than pressurized actuators. Europe is serious …
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Measuring Instrumentation for Plastic Injection Molding Machines
Jeff Placek | Applications, Force, Level, Pressure, TemperaturePlastic injection molding machines (PIMMs) require a variety of sensors to transform granulates into high-quality end products. Our interactive graphic helps customers find just the right measuring instrumentation for these precision machines. Plastic molding is …
WIKA Supplies Custom Force Sensors for Space Flight
Chaz Marsinick | Applications, ForceSpecially designed to withstand extremely high stress and low operating temperatures, custom load pins by WIKA were part of a critical component in a vehicle that recently went to space. Commercial space travel is here. And it was with much pride that WIKA …
How to Choose a Load Cell: 3 Key Variables That Aren’t Always Obvious
Patrick McGrath | Force, Know-howDifferent situations require different ways of measuring weight. To choose the right load cell for a particular application, users should consider three factors: the environment, the location, and the load itself. From the humble bathroom scale to enormous …
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 …