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Pressure sensor

How to Avoid Damage to Pressure Sensors from Overload and Spikes

Robert Lukat | Pressure

Despite the fact that pressure sensors are available in many different pressure ranges today, most pressure sensors failures in the field can be traced to overpressure. Data shows that over 50% of pressure sensors that fail in the field have been subjected to …

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Avoid Damage by Selecting the Appropriate Pressure Sensor Measuring Range

Robert Lukat | Pressure

Pressure measurement is used to ensure safe operation and enhance performance in the fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics) and process industries. Selecting the appropriate measuring range to ensure that the sensor is not destroyed by overloading the sensing element …

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Choosing the Optimal Pressure Range for Pressure Sensors

Robert Lukat | Know-how, Pressure

When choosing a pressure sensor, one of the many factors to consider is its measuring range. Having the optimal range avoids the risk of overpressure without a loss of accuracy or resolution.  Pressure sensors play a key role in the safety and efficiency of …

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Wetted Parts of pressure sensors – definition and overview

Robert Lukat | Pressure

The term “wetted parts” is used in connection with pressure sensors for all those parts, surfaces and/or components that are (potentially) exposed to or in direct contact with the medium under pressure. In case of a typical pressure sensor this is mainly limited to …

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Learning About the Effect of Temperature on Pressure Sensors

Robert Lukat | Pressure

Temperature has a major impact on the function and operating lifetime of most electronic devices. This is especially true for electronic pressure sensors. That's why pressure sensor specifications typically include minimum and maximum values for operating, storage, …

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In our WIKA US blog you can expect many interesting articles on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement, and also on the subject of calibration technology. Furthermore, there are various insights into the world of the WIKA group of companies – seen from different angles.

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  • Pressure Measurement: Understanding PSI, PSIA and PSIG

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