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Service equipment for installations and corrective maintenance

Filling and handling equipment for SF6 gas are the central tools for the maintenance of gas-insulated equipment. For both installation and maintenance, WIKA supplies the complete product spectrum of efficient service equipment, starting from simple filling carts up to complex, fully automated all-in-one solutions. Furthermore, the instruments support the plant operator with the recording of the SF6 gas volumes and emissions, as is prescribed in the F-gas regulation (EU), No. 517/2014, for specified equipment.

FAQ
FAQ

What is the difference between “oil-free” and “oil-less”?

With oil-free, the compressor still contains small amounts of lubricant that could come into the circuit under various circumstances. “Oil-less” refers to compressors that work completely without lubricant.

Why cannot the SF6 compressor capacity be used directly to compare process velocities?

Although the capacity of the SF6 compressor can be an indication of the process velocity, the following factors can also be very crucial:

  • The pipe diameter in the SF6 handling unit
  • The construction of the pipeline (number of constrictions, etc.)
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