A case study of how a major U.S. pharmaceutical company switched to the WIKA Diaphragm Monitoring System to avoid another costly shutdown due to contamination caused by a diaphragm seal failure. Several years ago, a major U.S. pharmaceutical plant suffered the loss …
Diaphragm seals
Diaphragm Seal Pattern Matching Prevents Damage, Reduces Temperature Effects
| Raimund Weissner | PressureDiaphragm seals are a common accessory for pressure gauges and sensors in many refining and manufacturing applications. The pressure of the media being measured bends the flexible diaphragm slightly inward, and this movement displaces the fluid behind the seal into the …
Common Causes of Diaphragm Seal Failure
| Henry Hardee | PressureA diaphragm seal is an efficient, affordable solution for those instances in which pressure instrumentation cannot be in direct contact with the process. A flexible diaphragm seal protects pressure transmitters, transducers, gauges, and switches from contact with …
Diaphragm Breach: When Did That Happen?
| Raimund Weissner | PressureDiaphragm Breach: When did that happen? Sanitary industries, such as biotechnical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food and beverage, are highly regulated to make certain processes comply with extremely strict hygienic requirements. To support operations and ensure …
The Impact of Fluoride on Pressure Gauges and Diaphragm Seals
| Raimund Weissner | PressureFluoride is added to drinking water in many areas as an important nutrient for the health of human teeth. Too much fluoride in the water, however, can lead to corrosion of pipes or equipment, including sensitive pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, and diaphragm …