Pressure Measurement & Control


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VEGA handles the pressures of water treatment systems
February 2024, VEGA Controls SA
A water treatment system for a major metropolitan area in the Midwestern United States demands careful monitoring and management of processes across its sprawling network. Choosing VEGA for its process automation needs meant more than just obtaining precise and reliable pressure sensors.

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Sensor technology for cartonboard machine for paper and packaging
March 2024, VEGA Controls SA
Paper and packaging specialist, LEIPA undertook a comprehensive modernisation project, combining three stock preparation lines into one, and making investments in new plant components and extensive automation technology. Because of the good experiences the company had already had with VEGA sensors, those responsible for planning and maintenance decided in favour of the VEGABAR 82 pressure transmitter as the standard instrument for level and pressure measurement in the new stock preparation system.

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Pressure measurement without risk of contamination
February 2024, WIKA Instruments
Injectables are among the most sensitive products in the pharmaceutical industry. Sterility is essential during production. For this reason, a manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals decided to implement the pressure monitoring of its processes with hygienic instruments from WIKA.

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Pressure monitoring for oil and water tempering machines
January 2024, Instrotech
Temperature plays a significant role in many manufacturing processes. In such cases, a tempering machine is used to maintain the manufacturing process at the desired temperature. Keller supplied PR-21Y piezoresistive pressure transmitters to a client specialising in developing and producing oil and water tempering machines.

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How to look after your pressure gauge
November 2023, SA Gauge, Editor's Choice
Pressure and temperature gauges are very widely used on process plants. Specialising in the design and manufacture of pressure and temperature measuring instruments, SA Gauge believes that all process and ambient factors should be considered when selecting and installing pressure measuring devices. The company recommends that the following guidelines on selection and calibration be followed in order to prevent gauge failure.

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Process measurement solution for Copper Belt’s Kansanshi Mine
November 2023, VEGA Controls SA
Kansanshi Mine faced measurement challenges in its gland water tanks, slurry, and raw materials in the stockpiles and crusher bins. VEGA was able to offer a suitable solution to resolve these challenges.

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Pressure and level switches for food production
October 2023, VEGA Controls SA
New compact measuring instruments from VEGA prove that automation in food production can be very simple and economical without compromising on hygiene or safety.

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Safe pressure measurement in chlorine production
September 2023, WIKA Instruments
Pressure measurement plays a central role in chlorine production, which is a safety-critical process.

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Interference-resistant pressure transmitters
September 2023, Instrotech
Instrotech offers a pressure transmitter from Keller for temperature compensation and protection from electromagnetic fields (EMC) in the recently approved 21Y Series.

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The dream team for heat and condensate
September 2023, VEGA Controls SA
Meeting the highest safety standards in all process steps is an indispensable requirement in the chemical industry. VEGA electronic differential pressure measuring systems provide perfect safety with the innovative combination of ceramic and metallic measuring cells.

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Cone penetration testing
August 2023, Instrotech
Everyone has walked along a wet beach at some time and noticed how the damp sand wobbles like jelly when stepped on several times. This may be fun on a beach, but it’s no joke at a construction site or in an earthquake. Houses and streets built on drained swampland or unconsolidated soil or sediment can sink in certain situations, after which they must be condemned for use.

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Electronic pressure switch for hygienic applications
August 2023, WIKA Instruments
The WIKA PSD-4 electronic pressure switch is the universal solution for industrial automation tasks – also in hygienic applications and under harsh conditions.

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Interference-resistant pressure transmitters
July 2023, Instrotech
Instrotech offers a pressure transmitter from Keller for temperature compensation and protection from electromagnetic fields (EMC) in the recently approved 21Y Series.

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How predictive maintenance will help tackle water scarcity
July 2023, ABB South Africa
The water industry is facing increasing pressure to optimise treatment processes and address the impending global water crisis. ABB, suggests how the integration of smart instrumentation and predictive maintenance can ensure the highest quality treatment of water to meet the needs of present and future generations.

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Differential pressure transmitters for industrial applications
July 2023, Vepac Electronics
Vepac Electronics differential pressure transmitters for high requirements work according to the inductive measuring principle. The core piece is a diaphragm made of beryllium bronze.

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Pressure measurement keeps wastewater flowing
July 2023, VEGA Controls SA
Operators at a wastewater treatment plant installed a simple pressure gauge so they would know when to shut down their process and clean the wastewater grinder.

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Digital pressure gauge for use in mobile service applications
July 2023, WIKA Instruments
The WIKA model CPG1200 digital pressure gauge enables convenient and flexible setting of operating pressures, readjusting pressure switches and carrying out pressure monitoring, for example leak testing during transport.

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Overpressure control in mini environments and hygiene rooms
July 2023, Vepac Electronics
For the production and packaging of active ingredients in the pharmaceutical industry, hygiene is an important factor in determining the purity and efficacy of medications. Production therefore takes place in defined hygienic areas.

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New flushing ring design
May 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions, Editor's Choice
Emerson has introduced the Rosemount 319 flushing ring with valve-integrated design, ensuring accurate differential pressure measurement and lower maintenance, suitable for a wide range of differential pressure applications.

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Electronic pressure switch for hygienic applications
May 2023, WIKA Instruments
WIKA’s PSD-4 electronic pressure switch is the universal solution for industrial automation tasks, especially in hygienic applications and under harsh conditions.

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