Who is Vaisala? Vaisala is a Finnish company founded in 1936 by Professor Vilho Väisälä, who invented the operating principles of the radiosonde (a battery-powered instrument carried into the atmosphere, usually by a weather balloon). Thus, from its very first product Vaisala has been at the forefront of measurement technology for nearly 90 years. Today, […]
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Vendor Highlights: NOSHOK
Who is NOSHOK? For over half a century, NOSHOK, Inc. has been a prominent name in the world of industrial instrumentation. The company has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality pressure, level, and temperature measurement solutions. NOSHOK is built on a foundation of providing superior quality, innovative products, and exceptional value to a […]
Product Insights: Isolation Valves
What is an Isolation Valve? Isolation valves play a pivotal role in maintaining an industrial system and ensuring that things flow smoothly. They are mounted on process lines and used to isolate pressure gauges, pressure transmitter, orifice plates, and other various measurement instruments. Their purpose is to facilitate the removal of instruments to ensure maintenance […]
Product Insights: Block and Bleed Manifold
What is a Block and Bleed Manifold? Block and bleed manifolds are a type of valve arrangement used primarily in instrumentation systems to isolate and vent parts of a process for maintenance, calibration, or safety purposes. For example, a block and bleed manifold would be used to stop the flow fluids or gases to some […]
Product Insights: Pressure Snubber
What is a Pressure Snubber? A pressure snubber is a device used to protect pressure gauges, sensors, and transmitters. As an example, they protect from sudden pressure spikes, pulsations, or surges that could damage the equipment or make pressure readings unreliable. How do Pressure Snubbers work? They work by evening out pressure fluctuations. It typically […]
Product Insights: Immersion Heaters
What are Immersion Heaters? Immersion heaters are devices designed to heat liquids or gases within a tank, vessel, or pipe. They operate by being submerged directly into the material that they are meant to heat. To explain further, immersion heaters achieve this by inducing an electric current into the heating element. Thus, the heating element […]
Product Insights: Isolation Pads
What are Isolation Pads? Isolation pads are materials or devices used to dampen or isolate vibrations and shock from machinery, instrumentation, or sensitive equipment. Their primary purpose is to protect both the equipment and the surrounding structures from vibrations, noise, and mechanical shock that might impact performance, safety, or longevity. Most pads are used in […]
Product Insights: Pressure Gauges
What is a Pressure Gauge? Pressure gauges are devices used to measure the pressure of a gas or liquid within a system. The pressure generated is usually measured in force per unit of surface area. For example, psig or Pounds per Square Inch Gauge is such a measurement. Most pressure gauges feature a dial or […]
Product Insights: Pressure Transmitters
What is a Pressure Transmitter? Pressure transmitters are devices used to measure the pressure of liquids or gases in pipes or containers. The pressure readings are then converted into a standardized electrical signal that can be easily interpreted by a control system. Pressure transmitters are often called a pressure transducer but there are key differences […]
Product Insights: Vortex Flow Meter
What is a Vortex Flow Meter? A vortex flow meter is a type of volumetric flow meter used to measure the flow rate of fluids or gases in a pipe. How does a Vortex Meter Work? Vortex meters utilize the natural phenomenon known as the vortex shedding principle. The principle requires a liquid or gas […]
