by Nathan Whitcomb | Nov 30, 2022 | Blogs
Overpressure is the maximum pressure value that a pressure transducer, a device that measures pressure levels, can handle without affecting its performance or accuracy. Overpressure is often confused with burst pressure, which is the maximum pressure that the system...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Oct 21, 2022 | Blogs
Rupture discs are safety devices used for pressure relief in many different applications throughout the industrial life science markets. Rupture discs have a defined breaking point that responds to a set pressure, preventing deflagrations and deformations in a system...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Sep 26, 2022 | Blogs
An ultrasonic flow meter is a type of volumetric flow meter that is used to measure the flow rate of a liquid. Ultrasonic flow meters are different from other types of volumetric flow meters because they use acoustic vibrations to measure flow rate, making them...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Aug 26, 2022 | Blogs
A rotameter, also known as a variable area flow meter or a gravity flow meter, is a device used to measure the volumetric flow rate of a gas or fluid. Rotameters have two main components: a tapered tube and a moving internal float. Rotameters are sometimes referred to...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Aug 2, 2022 | Blogs
Companies operating in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and many other industries face specific challenges and regulations with their application’s equipment. Many of these challenges revolve around the fact that manufacturing systems need to be sanitary in order...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Jul 29, 2022 | Blogs
Sanitary pressure transmitters are used to ensure that food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and life science products are not biologically or chemically contaminated. In order to prevent contamination, sanitary pressure transmitters need to be highly polished, perfectly...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Jul 20, 2022 | Blogs
A differential pressure transmitter’s main purpose is to measure two opposing pressures in a pipe or vessel, but they can also be used to determine liquid level. Differential pressure transmitters are made up of a few different components: a primary element, a...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Jul 6, 2022 | Blogs
Temperature and pressure regulators can be classified into two categories: direct-operated and pilot-operated. The differences between these two types of valves come from their design characteristics. In this article, we’ll break down some of the main differences...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Jul 6, 2022 | Blogs
One of the most common questions that engineers who work with applications that require pH sensors ask is, “How can I effectively extend the life of my pH sensor?”. While this question does not have a cut & dry answer, there are a few things you can do...
by Nathan Whitcomb | Apr 29, 2022 | Newsletters
Upcoming Events & What's In This Issue Our Lobster Salad Demo Van is back in action.ASHRAE Boston golf outing Monday May 16 – Info hereMay 23 – ISPE Boston Spring Golf Outing – RegisterMay 24 – 26 – Interphex 2022In this issue:Now...
