Turbines, pumps, and compressors produce significant vibrations, which can lead temperature measurement instruments to give incorrect readings and cause premature sensor failure. Pt100 RTDs can withstand several times more vibration than standard elements, making them …
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The Best Gauge for High Vibration Conditions
| Hardy Orzikowski | PressureBased WIKA Instrument’s analysis of audit data from more than 250 plants, vibration is one of the most common reason for gauge failure. What are signs of gauge failure? Visible = detached pointer and dust on the inside of the gauge window. Hidden risks = wear …
Three Ways to Prevent Gauge Failure from Vibration
| Tony Maupin | Know-howIn more than 250 instrument reviews conducted by WIKA, a staggering 30% of gauges in a typical processing plant required corrective action. That’s one in four gauges. Vibration is one of the most common causes of pressure gauge failure in production facilities, …
Pressure Sensors Eliminate Weak Links in Heavy Equipment
| Jeff Placek | ApplicationsThe old adage that “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link” works in many situations. A faulty screw can make your new kitchen table collapse under the weight of this week’s groceries. In sports, a few slackers can confound the efforts of a great team. And …
Common Reasons for Pressure Transmitter Failure
| Robert Lukat | PressurePressure transmitters have become essential parts of virtually all large equipment. Cranes, dump trucks, bulldozers, earth movers, drilling machines, and agricultural combines all use electronic pressure transmitters as highly reliable sensors for their operating and …