The Industrial Internet of Things is useful for more than just manufacturing. A vineyard in southern Germany discovered the value of implementing an IIoT frost warning system designed and assembled by WIKA. Ever since agriculture arose about 12,000 years ago, …
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How to Prevent Thermal Runaway Reactions with Fast-Response Sensors
Alina Green | Know-how, TemperatureThermal runaway reactions are one of the leading causes of accidents in chemical and petrochemical plants. To prevent such catastrophes, operators should continually monitor temperatures using sensors with the fastest possible response time for that application. …
RTD vs. Thermocouple: When To Use Each Product
Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, TemperatureTemperature sensors are essential measuring instruments for ensuring the safety and efficiency of countless industrial processes. While RTDs and thermocouples both provide accuracy and reliability, each has pros and cons that make them better suited for particular …
Smart IO-Link Sensors and Switches for Smart Factories
Jeff Placek | Applications, Flow, Pressure, TemperatureWIKA’s family of robust products with IO-Link – pressure, temperature, and flow sensors – enable the remote monitoring and process control of intelligent machines in smart factories. IO-Link has revolutionized the monitoring, management, and control of …
WIKA’s Range of Industrial Thermometers and Temperature Sensors for HVAC Systems
Patrick McGrath | TemperatureTemperature is the most measured and monitored parameter in residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC applications. As such, dependable instrumentation is a must. WIKA manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality dial thermometers for industrial HVAC …