Electronic pressure sensor/pressure transmitter or mechanical pressure indicator?
For some years now, it has been possible to increasingly automate production processes, and by doing to to achieve substantial cost reductions in some cases. This raises the question: does it still make sense to use mechanical pressure measuring instruments?The answer to this question is obvious and simple: yes. Both electronic pressure sensors and mechanical […]
Selection criteria for dial thermometers (2): process temperature
Which dial thermometer is suitable for which process? Whether a bimetal or a gas-actuated thermometer is used depends on several factors – for example, on the process temperature.Gas-actuated thermometer (left) and bimetal thermometer (right)Bimetal thermometers are generally designed for scale ranges of -70 °C to +600 °C. Psychological , in this respect, for unfilled instruments. […]
RoHS marking and certificates
I am often asked, “How is a RoHS marking actually carried out?” The quick answer: EU RoHS will, from 22nd July 2017, be visible in the CE marking and the declaration of conformity linked to it. China RoHS conformant instruments carry a green logo. Non-conformant instruments in accordance with China RoHS carry an orange logo […]
Award: WIKA strengthens the common good in many ways
Among more than 2,000 large employers nationwide, WIKA was named among Germany?s most valuable companies 2020 by the business enterprise journal Wirtschaftswoche. An extensive study ? conducted First across Germany by the ?Service Value? institute ? evaluated how ?valuable? an organization is. A value judgement based not upon turnover, profits or market shares. Instead, this […]