WIKA is a world leader in the manufacture of mechanical pressure measuring instruments (pressure gauges). Whether you want to measure down to 0.5 mbar or up to 7,000 bar - We offer you the right pressure gauge for each industry and each measuring requirement.
What is called pressure gauge?
Instruments used to measure and display pressure in an integral unit are called pressure meters or pressure gauges or vacuum gauges. A manometer is a good example, as it uses the surface area and weight of a column of liquid to both measure and indicate pressure.
What is pressure gauge and types?
Type Definition
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Gauge Reference to atmospheric pressure.
Sealed Referenced to a sealed chamber closed with atmospheric pressure (approximately 1bar).
Absolute The reference is a vacuum (0bar or no pressure).
Differential Measuring the difference between two pressure port readings.
Where are WIKA pressure gauges made?
Lawrenceville, GA
What kind of pressure does a Bourdon tube gauge measure?
100,000 psi
How does a Bourdon gauge measure pressure?
The Bourdon pressure gauge works by measuring the amount of change in a coiled or semicircular metal tube by a pressurized fluid inside. This is due to the principle that a flattened tube tends to regain its circular form when pressurized.
What pressure does a pressure gauge measure?
pressure gauge, instrument for measuring the condition of a fluid (liquid or gas) that is specified by the force that the fluid would exert, when at rest, on a unit area, such as pounds per square inch or newtons per square centimetre.
Where is Bourdon tube pressure gauge used?
It is the most common type of pressure gauge and is used by industries for its high accuracy and precision, especially for high-pressure applications. Bourdon tube pressure gauges are suitable for liquid or gaseous media for vacuum, low and high-pressure applications.
Who owns Wika?
The name of the company "WIKA" was combined from the initial letters of the names of its founders Alexander Wiegand and Philipp Kachel. The company is still owned and chaired by a descendant of Alexander Wiegand. His son Konrad Wiegand took over in 1951.
What does WIKA make?
With almost 70 years of experience, WIKA Instrument, LP is the leading global manufacturer of pressure and temperature measurement instrumentation, producing more than 43 million pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, pressure transmitters, thermometers and other instruments annually.
Where are pressure gauges used?
Pressure gauges are an essential instrument used by industry to measure the pressure in a system as a quality check measure and to ensure the consistency of products. For reasons of safety, pressure gauges monitor fluids, gases, and steam for leaks or a build up of pressure in a system.