Wika Benelux bv
About us
The WIKA Group is a global market leader in pressure and temperature measurement. The company also sets the standard in the measurement of level, force and flow, and in calibration technology. The broad portfolio of high-precision instruments, IIoT solutions and comprehensive services makes WIKA a strong and reliable partner for all the requirements of industrial measurement technology. The family-run business, founded in 1946, has a global presence with 11,200 employees. This includes our own subsidiaries, production sites and development departments, such as the Innovation Center in Klingenberg. There alone, over 100 engineers work on innovative sensing solutions that provide answers to global challenges. WIKA's unique experience and know-how make sensing technology smarter, add more value and prepare it for a sustainable future: “Smart in sensing”.
Products
Industrial radar level sensor, model ILT-C01
The ILT free-beam radar level sensor enables non-contact level measurement, even through plastic vessel walls. The free-beam radar for level measurement emits electromagnetic waves that are reflected by the surface of the material to be measured. The reflected signals are received and analysed, providing information about the fill level. Up to two additional switch points can be integrated to enable further switching outputs, e.g. for overflow and/or dry run protection. Thanks to its compact design and easy handling, the model ILT radar sensor is ideal for measuring applications in industrial environments and in mobile working machines. It has been prepared for the requirements of mobile working machines and offers high-precision measurements at temperatures of -40 ... +150 °C [-40 ... +302 °F]. Thanks to metal shielding, the sensor operates, interference-free, at field strengths of up to 100 V/m and remains reliable even with vibrations of up to 40g and shocks of up to 100g. The model ILT is particularly safe in operation, even under difficult conditions such as dust, moisture and heat. The non-contact measuring principle, combined with its maintenance-free design, ensures low total cost of ownership. Special features - Continuous, accurate measuring signal - Compact design for easy integration - Can also be installed outside a container (plastic) - Calibration function for complex container geometries possible
Submersible pressure sensor, model LS-1000
The model LS-1000 submersible pressure sensor continuously measures the level of liquid media in industrial environments. It records the level hydrostatically from 1 ... 10 m [3.28 ... 32.81 ft]. Optimum long-term stability ensures precise measured data and minimal signal drift. Hermetic leak tightness is ensured by the robust design and a specially developed cable with integrated strain relief. Due to its attractive pricing, the LS-1000 submersible pressure sensor is the ideal choice for OEM customers. Special Features - Hydrostatic measurement of levels from 1 to 10 m [3.28 ... 32.81 ft] - Permanently leak-tight - Low total cost of ownership - Certified for use in hazardous areas - Low current consumption
Rotating Machinery Manager
The advanced multi-sensor probe detects anomalies at an early stage by measuring temperature, ultrasound and vibration. Thanks to easy installation, which does not require sensor wiring, and the use of LoRaWAN® and battery operation, remote access to machine parameters is possible, increasing transparency and availability. In addition, a machine learning algorithm relieves the maintenance team. Advantages: - Plant monitoring - Wireless networking - Predictive maintenance - Process optimization
Valve Position Monitoring
In collaboration with Aloxy, WIKA offers a system solution for monitoring valve positions. The combination of cutting-edge sensor, LoRaWAN® network and WIKA dashboard enables real-time monitoring of the valve position with alarm or notification function. Advantages: - Process safety: Alerting and notifications to your needs – eliminating human errors. - Transparency: Real-time monitoring and verification of correct valve position. - Cost reduction: Minimise manual checks. - Staff safety: Reduce need to access hazardous areas. - Easy installation: Fits any type and size of manual valve, anywhere in your plant.
WIKA IIoT solutions
WIKA presents its holistic approach to conditional monitoring and alarming in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. This includes a WIKA cloud platform, various connectivity solutions including the setup of own LoRaWAN & Mioty networks and of course IIoT devices. For connectivity solutions, we support technologies such as LoRAWAN, Mioty, LTE-M/NB-IoT and Bluetooth LE. Our IIoT devices for the measurands pressure, temperature, flow, level and force are based on WIKA's 75 years of expertise. Highlights - Battery-powered LowPower devices - Wide range of process connections - For ATEX and No-ATEX environments - With 0 ... 5 V and 4 ... 20 mA connection for retrofitting in the field - Highest quality, accuracy and robustness
Temperature transmitter, model T38
Challenging environments require reliable temperature transmitters. In hazardous areas or in critical applications that don't allow any leeway, the processes must be as safe as possible. Because all downtime must be avoided and efficient plant operation must be guaranteed. To meet these challenges, we have developed the new, and state-of-the-art, T38 temperature transmitter. Special features - TÜV certified SIL version per IEC 61508 (option) - Operation in safety applications to SIL 2/SIL 3 - Configurable with almost all configuration tools - Universal for the connection of 1 or 2 sensors: Resistance thermometer (up to 2 x 3-wire), Thermocouple, Voltage sensor, Potentiometer, Reed chains and others - Signalling in accordance with NAMUR NE43, sensor monitoring in accordance with NE89, EMC in accordance with NE21, self-monitoring and diagnostics of field instruments in accordance with NE107
Bypass level indicator, model BNA
The magnetic level gauge model BNA consists of a bypass chamber, which, as a communicating tube, is connected laterally to a vessel via at least 2 process connections. Through this type of arrangement, the level in the bypass chamber corresponds to the level in the vessel. The float with a built-in permanent magnetic system, which is mounted within the bypass chamber, transmits the liquid level, contact-free, to the magnetic display mounted to the outside of the bypass chamber.
Process transmitter, models UPT-20, UPT-21
The model UPT-2x process transmitter has been developed for applications which require an intelligent sensor. Particularly the integrated temperature compensation makes the process transmitter interesting for a wide range of applications. The measuring cell is made of stainless steel 316L or of a combination with high-quality Elgiloy®. For specific requirements, further special materials are available. The case is rotatable by 330° and the LC display can be mounted in different positions, displaceable in 90° steps. The LC display is easy to read in any mounting position, even from a distance of up to 5 m. The process transmitter can be installed both in applications using analogue technique and modern systems communicating via the HART® protocol. Special features - Multi-functional display - Simple menu navigation - Conductive plastic case or stainless steel case (optionally with electropolished surface) - Large LC display, rotatable - Approvals for hazardous areas
Digital High Performance Gauge, model CPG1500
The model CPG1500 precision digital pressure gauge adopts the concept of an analogue pressure gauge and at the same time works with the precision of a digital calibration instrument. The instrument thus combines the accuracy of digital measurement technology with the simplicity of an analogue measuring instrument and features impressive performance and ease of use. The CPG1500 offers an accuracy of 0.1 % FS, 0.05 % FS or 0.025 % FS and is temperature-compensated in the range of -10 … +50 °C [14 ... 122 °F]. Measurements can be displayed in any of 26 pressure and 5 level units, or in custom units to avoid intricate conversions. Special features - Measuring ranges between 0 ... 10,000 bar [0 ... 150,000 psi] and also vacuum and absolute pressure measuring ranges are available - Accuracy: up to 0.025 % (incl. calibration certificate) - Intrinsically safe version - Logger function with up to 50 measured values per second - Communication with WIKA-Cal software via Bluetooth®
Thermowell in ScrutonWell® design
In order to avoid any damage to the thermowell during operation due to mechanical loads, a wake frequency calculation per ASME PTC 19.3 TW-2016 is recommended for critical process conditions. In case of a calculation with negative results, the only constructive solution so far was to shorten the thermowell stem or to increase the root and tip diameter, accepting a longer response time of the thermometer. The only other alternative up to now was to use a support collar to stabilise the thermowell stem inside the flange nozzle. This variant required an on-site machining of the collar to assure an interference fit in flange nozzles. The ScrutonWell® design reduces the amplitude of oscillation by more than 90 % 1) and allows an easy and fast installation of the thermowell without support collar, and thus without expensive and time-consuming rework on site. The WIKA ScrutonWell® design has been tested and approved by the independent laboratories TÜV NEL (Glasgow) and the Institute for Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics (Technical University of Freiberg). The ScrutonWell® design can be used for all kind of solid-machined thermowells with flange connection, in Vanstone design or for weld-in or threaded process connection. This helical design has been used successfully for decades in a wide variety of industrial applications to effectively suppress vortex-induced vibration excitation. Special features - The damping of vibrational excitation by helical strakes is a recognised state of the art in a wide variety of industrial applications - Easier and more cost-effective installation of the thermowell without any machining of the collar or nozzle compared to the conventional support of the thermowell with support collar - Optimised root design for improved bending strength
Diaphragm monitoring system with HART® protocol, model DSMU21SA
To ensure the production of harmless food products, the food industry is subject to strict hygiene regulations. During their processing, the products in the food industry are exposed to cleaning processes which place higher demands on the degree of hygiene. Therefore, diaphragm seal systems with easy-to-clean process connections and FDA- or USPlisted pressure transmission media are used for pressure measurement. If the wetted diaphragm is damaged, the pressure transmission medium can enter the process without being noticed. This results in a high hygienic risk, as the diaphragm damage cannot be detected immediately. A solution to this problem is the diaphragm monitoring system developed by WIKA. Compared to conventional measuring instruments with only one diaphragm, measuring instruments with two diaphragms are used here. The space between the two diaphragms is evacuated and the vacuum can be monitored with a monitoring instrument. Should there be a diaphragm rupture during the process, the vacuum breaks immediately and the monitoring instrument indicates a change in pressure. The second diaphragm continues to reliably seal off the process and the transmitter continues the pressure measurement until the damage is repaired. An error signal indicating the diaphragm rupture is sent to the control room via HART protocol. In addition, the measuring instrument can generate a residual current, which also notifies the users immediately even if they don’t have a distributed bus control system. WIKA pressure measuring instruments with integrated diaphragm monitoring are therefore particularly suitable for sanitary and aseptic production plants and help to minimise the hygienic risk. Applications - Hygienic pressure measurement for sanitary and aseptic food processing - Hygienic pressure measurement in sanitary applications for the food and beverage industry - Suitable for application in UHT lines - Sterile steam monitoring in SIP systems and aseptic plants
Diaphragm monitoring system with threaded connectionm model DMS34
The WIKA combination of diaphragm seal, pressure measuring instrument and monitoring element is ideally suited for the harshest measuring tasks. The system can withstand aggressive, contaminated or hot media and ensures a secure connection between the medium and the diaphragm monitoring system. The patented diaphragm monitoring has been designed specifically for the highest safety requirements in the chemical and petrochemical industries. On the double-diaphragm system a second, internal diaphragm in the pressure measuring instrument ensures the reliable separation of the environment and the process in the event of a diaphragm rupture. The measuring function of the overall system remains unrestricted, nevertheless it must be replaced immediately. Mounting of the diaphragm seal to the pressure measuring instrument is made as direct mounting as standard. A fluid inside the system, which is explicitly chosen to suit the particular application, hydraulically transmits the pressure to the pressure measuring instrument. Special features - Double-diaphragm system to ensure the separation of the process and the pressure measuring instrument - Process connection with thread to provide for direct threaded connection - All welded version with internal diaphragm - System from Monel
Pressure transmitter, model IS-3
The model IS-3 intrinsically safe pressure sensor has been designed for gas hazardous areas (EPL Ga) and can also be used with combustible dusts (EPL Da) and in mines susceptible to firedamp (EPL Ma). The model IS-3 is suitable for pressure ranges up to 6,000 bar [87,000 psi] and medium temperatures up to 200 °C [392 °F]. It features numerous approvals, such as ATEX, IECEx, FM and CSA. Thanks to the flush design variant, the IS-3 is also suitable for crystalline and viscous media, and also for applications where residuefree cleaning is needed. Large selection of approvals The model IS-3 offers many globally established approvals for use in hazardous areas – even for smaller markets. For system suppliers, approval combinations reduce the number of instrument variants that they have to keep available for their markets. Special features - Ignition protection type intrinsically safe (Ex ia) with Equipment Protection Level (EPL) Ga, Da, Ma - Large selection of common approvals for use in hazardous areas, e.g. ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA, EACEx or NEPSI - Exceptionally large variety covers almost all applications – even under extreme operating conditions - Excellent quality and proven technology
Threaded resistance thermometer, model TR10-D
Resistance thermometers of this series are used for the measurement of liquid and gaseous media at low and medium pressures. The resistance thermometer is screwed directly into the process. The electrical connection is made via connection terminals in the connection head (splash-proof). The measuring inserts are available in two variants, depending upon the application. There is a choice between versions with a replaceable, spring-loaded miniature measuring insert and versions with a non-replaceable measuring resistor built directly into the thermowell tip. Insertion length, process connection and sensor can each be selected for the respective application. Special features - Sensor ranges from -196 ... +500 °C [-320 ... +932 °F] - Compact design - Universal application - Direct installation into the process - Explosion-protected versions are available for many approval types
Resistance thermometer, model TR22-A
The model TR22-A resistance thermometer is used for temperature measurement in sanitary applications. The process connections meet the stringent requirements, in terms of materials and design, of hygienic measuring locations. With increased hygienic requirements for the ambient areas around the measuring location, a stainless steel head is available in an optimised hygienic design. This enables easy cleaning of the measuring instrument, particularly for splash zones in food production. Due to the rotatable threaded connection to the connection head, it is possible to loosen the connection head and to adjust it in the desired position. The connection head can be removed together with the measuring insert. This allows the resistance thermometer to be calibrated along with the whole measuring chain, i.e. without disconnecting the electrical connections. In addition, this avoids having to open the process, and thus the risk of contamination is minimised. The spring-loaded measuring insert guarantees the contact between the sensor tip and the bottom of the protection tube and thus ensures a fast response time and high accuracy. The welded junction between the protection tube and the flange makes the use of a sealing as additional material in those areas redundant which are in contact with the product. Special features - Simplified calibration through removable measuring inserts - Materials and surface finish quality in accordance with the standards of hygienic design - Stainless steel head in optimised hygienic design, easily cleanable in all mounting positions (patent, property right: GM 000984349) - Pt100, 4 … 20 mA or HART® protocol
Process resistance thermometer, model TR12-B
Due to use of hydrogen, extremely low-temperature measurement during transport and storage is gaining an ever-greater relevance. For this application, with the CryoTemp design,WIKA provides the most suitable option for all relevant temperature measuring instruments. In laboratory trials, resistance thermometers (Pt1000) and thermocouples (type E) were tested for their suitability in cryogenic applications. The special design of the CryoTemp features a high accuracy of +/− 3 Kelvin at minus 253 °C.