One of the most challenging elements to motion control is the integration of robots.  However, the benefits that can be achieved through this type of integration cannot be understated.

In many industrial processes, sudden pressure spikes—from water hammer, startup surges, pump cycling or valve events—can place measurement instruments under extreme stress. When a gauge cannot withstand these surges, the result is often permanent damage, unexpected downtime and avoidable maintenance costs.

Across industries like manufacturing, energy, HVAC, and process control, accurate pressure measurement is critical to maintaining safety, efficiency, and product quality. Over time, even high-quality pressure transducers can experience drift — a gradual deviation between actual and measured pressure caused by vibration, temperature changes, or normal wear.
 

When measuring pressure in challenging environments involving extreme temperatures, your instrument must perform accurately and reliably. Temperature exposure can come from many sources, including the process media and the ambient temperature surrounding the sensor. Each affects the transducer differently, but media temperature has the most direct impact because it acts on the sensing diaphragm and internal components. As media temperature rises or falls, it can distort readings, shorten sensor ...

Pressure gauges are instruments designed to deliver reliable and accurate readings in demanding applications. Yet, even the most durable gauges can lose accuracy or fail prematurely if they aren’t stored correctly. Many issues that appear as calibration drift or pointer error actually begin long before the gauge is installed—during storage and handling.

Pressure gauges can be found in virtually every industry. Depending on your application, these instruments play an important role in measuring the air, gas or liquid pressure in your system to keep it running safely and smoothly. However, for optimum efficiency, you will need to make sure the pressure range you choose for your gauge aligns with your application requirements and a few other factors. 

No matter what industry you work in, diaphragm seals (also referred to as isolators) and welded assemblies are used to protect your pressure and temperature instrumentation from corrosive process media.

Selecting the correct electrical connection for a pressure transducer helps ensure your equipment continues to operate effectively, even when affected by vibration, moisture, dust, or temperature extremes that can compromise performance. From off-road equipment to process automation systems, choosing the wrong connector can lead to signal loss, premature failure, or even safety risks.

In industries where temperature extremes, vibration, or hazardous process environments are part of daily operations, accurate and reliable temperature measurement becomes a serious challenge. In these environments, operators need instruments that deliver accurate readings from a safe distance, reducing the need to approach hazardous areas.

Monitoring low-pressure processes comes with unique challenges. In industries ranging from food and beverage to wastewater treatment to liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer, even modest changes in pressure can affect efficiency, product quality, or safety.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the backbone of building comfort and safety. Because these systems operate continuously and consume significant energy, even small inefficiencies can drive up operating costs.

Learn how proper sizing, flow rates, and system parameters impact coalescing performance in three-stage liquid filtration. Improve efficiency and ensure accurate separation.

In many industrial and pneumatic systems, pressure control is essential. But not all pressure regulators are created equal. Two of the most commonly used devices—pressure regulators and back pressure regulators—perform very different roles. Choosing the right one depends on where you need to control pressure in your system.

If you've ever found yourself asking "What exactly is a linear servo motor positioner versus a linear servo motor actuator versus a linear servo motor stage?" you're not alone. Let’s break this down clearly and simply.

Discover how rotary valves reduce stem seal leakage compared to globe valves, improving safety and reliability in critical process applications.

Macnaught hazard rated flow meter products offer global approval ratings, high accuracy and repeatability with no flow conditioning required. Designed for clean process fluids that require Explosion Proof, Intrinsically Safe or Simple Safe measurement needs.

Parker AC890 series variable frequency drives (VFDs), long used for industrial automation and motion control applications, are now being phased out. To ensure uninterrupted operations, it's critical for businesses to understand their migration options. 

Complex drive configurations can turn straightforward motor control installations into costly, time-consuming challenges. If you've ever struggled with getting a VFD up and running due to confusing parameter setups, or faced extended downtimes when replacing a VFD due to the complexity of replacing an old unit, Parker’s AC Series Drives offer a clear, streamlined solution for a variety of industrial applications. 

There are many different differential pressure flowmeter designs to achieve long-term dependable, accurate flow measurement. Read the blog below to learn more.

Safety is a paramount concern in the complex world of industrial automation. The Mosaic Safety Integrated Controller from ReeR Safety is designed to streamline safety management across various applications.

Expandable Ethernet I/O modules now support three field-selectable protocols for networks using Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP.

If it flows through a pipe Valin can heat it, filter it, control it, measure it, automate it and network it. Contact us today to learn more.

How many of your plant processes still depend on operator tribal knowledge? Any of those operators retiring soon? Yokogawa's e-RT3 Plus utilizes Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP) for accelerated machine learning. It can control and autonomize areas of plant operations that have been beyond the capabilities of existing control methods and have up to now necessitated manual operation. 

Tank heating is crucial across various industries, making it a common application in industrial heating. Whether dealing with water, fuel, or corrosive substances, the process requires careful consideration. Read this blog to learn more.