Pipes and pipe fittings are two of the plumbing industry’s core components. Pipes transport various liquids and gases from one part of a structure to another, while pipe fittings serve to control and direct the flow of these materials. Mid-West Instrument, a leading instrument manufacturer in the Midwest, offers broad experience with both products. Types […]
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Pipes and Pipe Fitting Guide
June 7, 2021
Top 5 Reasons Why You Need Backflow Testing
May 21, 2021Backflow is a plumbing phenomenon in which your home’s wastewater flows backward and becomes a part of your freshwater supply. Sounds unpleasant, right? Well, it is and it is also a health hazard. The mixture of fresh water and waste can not only destroy the plumbing from within due to the chemicals, but it can […]
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What Does a Differential Pressure Sensor Do?
May 1, 2021A differential pressure sensor measures the difference in pressure at two points and provides a comparative measurement between the two. These pressure sensors are manufactured by Mid-West Instrument, have numerous applications, and are used in a variety of industries in Michigan. Differential Pressure Measurement Principle The differential pressure measurement principle states that differential pressure (also […]
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Calculating Air Flow Rate from Pressure and Diameter
March 29, 2021To calculate flow rate from pressure, several variables must be measured. Mid-West Instrument has a long history of helping companies throughout the Midwest to achieve these calculations via a wide range of state-of-the-art gauges, transmitters, switches, and other instruments used in a variety of industries. Standard Air Flow Piping System In any piping system, the […]
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Differential Pressure in a Heat Exchanger
March 15, 2021What is Differential Pressure in a Heat Exchanger? “Differential pressure” represents the difference in pressure between two points. Measuring differential pressure is a simple matter of comparing two separate pressure sources and noting the difference between them. For example, if pipe A flows at 100 psi and pipe B flows at 30 psi, the differential […]
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What is Differential Pressure in A Heat Exchanger? A Michigan Machinist Explains
March 1, 2021Heat exchangers are utilized in a variety of industries and come in several different designs. However, regardless of where they’re used or what they look like, every heat exchanger operates under the same basic principles and is affected by differential pressure. What is a Heat Exchanger? A heat exchanger transfers heat between two or more fluids and […]
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Backflow Testing Kit Buyers Guide
February 15, 2021In the market for a backflow testing kit, but not sure where to start? Mid-West Instrument is here to help. Headquartered in Michigan and serving the instrumentation needs of the Midwest, we’ll help you find the right distributor and the right product for your needs. Products Our Model 830 was the very first backflow testing […]
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February 5, 2021One of the application for our differential pressure gauges is measuring liquid levels of large cryogenic tanks, used for the medical industry. In April 2020, we experienced unprecedented demand for our cryotank gauges because of COVID19. In a two week period, we received orders for the equivalent of 10 months production. Our team had to […]
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What is Backflow Testing?
January 30, 2021If your business in the Midwest has been asking the question, “What is backflow testing,” Mid-West Instrument is happy to provide a detailed answer. And along with analyzing your company’s backflow testing needs, we’re a trusted source for backflow kits, backflow preventers, and associated professional-grade components. What is Backflow Testing? The longer the pressure in […]
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