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WIKA Liquid-Filled Gauges Longer Lifetimes and Greater Accuracy - WIKA USA
WIKA Liquid-Filled Gauges Longer Lifetimes and Greater Accuracy - WIKA USA
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Liquid-filled gauges are generally preferred over dry gauges for two reasons: performance and ROI. Liquid-filled
gauges are filled with a liquid, usually glycerin or silicone oil and are designed to perform optimally in less-than-
ideal conditions. While WIKA’s liquid-filled gauges are engineered to function in difficult environments, they’re
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also more economical from a long-term perspective: High heat, pulsation, or vibration lead to instrument
breakdown, but WIKA’s liquid-filled gauges stand up to these harsh conditions. We offer a local website for Italy.
The choice of fill fluid is based on the application, but glycerin is typically used for room-temperature applications
and silicone oil is commonly used for extreme temperature applications, especially when icing is a problem. An
oil with insulating properties is ideal if the system has exposed electrical contacts.
Liquid-filled gauges have longer lives than traditional (non-hermetically-sealed) gauges because of their
viscous fluid filling. Over time, this design advantage results in costs savings due to lowered instrumentation
costs as well as lessened unscheduled downtime.
Internal liquids protect against severe temperature fluctuations and vibrations—major factors in the breakdown
of regular gauges. Because they dampen temperature spikes and vibrations, WIKA’s liquid-filled gauges are
easier to read, allowing for greater accuracy and process control.
In traditional gauges, condensation build-up results in visibility issues. This can be a crucial (and costly) flaw in
high-humidity environments—an unreadable gauge is a worthless gauge. A solution to the impact of high
humidity situations, WIKA’s liquid-filled gauges are designed to prevent moisture from entering not only the
body casing but also the inside of the case lens.
Because they are sealed and constructed to meet rugged specifications, liquid-filled gauges are commonly
used in highly corrosive chemical processes or in manufacturing or refining processes, and where products
must be transported, stored, or handled in extreme temperature conditions.
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