Mineral-insulated cables – a core component for the construction of electrical thermometers
Mineral-insulated cable, often also abbreviated to MI cable, consists of a metal sheath and ceramic-insulated internal conductors. The ceramic is a metal oxide powder (standard material is MgO) with a purity of > 99.0%, which ensures the insulation of the internal conductors from each other and also the insulation of the conductors from the outer […]
What is an electronic pressure switch?
As soon as a preset pressure is reached, an electronic pressure switch opens or closes a corresponding switch contact. There are various designs of electronic pressure switches which are used in a multitude of industrial and technical processes. Particularly in machine building, electronic pressure switches are frequently used. The advantages of the electronic version of […]
Magic million – the success story of T32
The T32 is the flagship of WIKA’s temperature transmitters – and a bestseller, too: The instrument of serial number 1000000 has already undergone manufacturing.As one of the first temperature transmitters worldwide, T32 has complied with all requirements of the standard for functional safety to IEC-61508, also known as SIL (Safety Integrity Level). The WIKA in-house […]
„Value Innovation Workshop“ – What is it?
Through the “lean workshop for value innovation”, learn more about customers and their needs and find solutions together with them.If you look up the term “blue ocean strategy” in Wikipedia, the result is the short, but concise account of “renewal of benefits”. Using several examples, it can be demonstrated that specific companies have used this […]
The metrological certificate – Measuring equipment approval in the Eurasian Economic Zone
In addition to the EAC certificate, when importing measuring instruments into the Eurasian Economic Zone (members 2017: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) and into the other member states of the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan), the “metrological certificate” is also required. When and […]
Award: WIKA strengthens the common good in lots of ways
Among a lot more than 2,000 large employers nationwide, WIKA was named one of Germany?s most effective companies 2020 by the business enterprise journal Wirtschaftswoche. An extensive study ? conducted right across Germany by the ?Service Value? institute ? evaluated how ?valuable? a company is. A value judgement based not upon turnover, profits or market […]
Anchor force measurement – a discipline that requires experience
Somewhat less illuminated than the conventional application areas of force measurement, but no less important, is force measurement in the field of geotechnology. Here Studies depends, to a high degree, on know-how and experience.Hydraulic compression load cell models F1119, F1136The term geotechnology combines aspects of geotechnical measures both on the ground and underground. Force measurement […]
Ex barrier and intrinsically safe pressure sensors ? an inseparable pair
Within the European Community, intrinsically safe pressure sensors may only be used in hazardous areas if they are installed together with an Ex barrier. The combination of pressure sensor and Ex barrier must meet the ?Proof of intrinsic safety? relative to the 94/9/EC ATEX directive. Not all combinations of sensor and barrier from different manufacturers […]
Diaphragm seals for stable flow measurement in deep seas
Diaphragm seals make it possible to adapt measuring instruments to even the most extreme conditions. One example is the deep-sea extraction of oil and natural gas. For offshore companies in this industry, a particular OEM company manufactures flow measuring systems using Venturi tubes and differential pressure transmitters. WIKA manufactures specific diaphragm seals for this purpose, […]
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: donations for the victims
The earthquake in Türkiye and Syria was devastating. Squirming triggered a great wave of cooperation worldwide. WIKA’s board of directors also called upon all payroll staff to make donations without delay. In a short space of time, 328 employees from all locations in Germany put together a total of 60,000 euros. WIKA doubled that figure […]