Pressure 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 …
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Eugene Bourdon and the History of the Bourdon Gauge
| Hardy Orzikowski | PressureThe Industrial Revolution was underpinned by the fortunes of a few dozen financiers, the blood, sweat and tears of millions of factory workers, and a handful of key technical innovations. One of the key inventions of the mid-19 th century was the Bourdon gauge. Eugene …
Absolute Pressure Gauges – When Do You Need Them?
| Hardy Orzikowski | PressureWhen it comes to selecting pressure measuring instrumentation, there are other criteria to consider besides pressure range, type of connections, and output signal. Choosing between measuring absolute pressure and measuring gauge pressure may have an impact on the …
Pressure Sensor On-board Diagnostics Save Time and Money
| Robert Lukat | PressureA number of recent studies have demonstrated that pressure sensor diagnostics in mobile machinery mean less work for field technicians and millions of dollars of cost savings for manufacturers. According to data collected by WIKA from off-road vehicle …
Eight Uses for Diaphragm Seals
| Tony Maupin | Know-howIf you’re like many who work in an industrial setting, a laboratory or some other environment in which pressure gauges are indispensable, chances are you’re unacquainted with how important diaphragm seals are. A diaphragm seal separates a gauge from the process …