{"id":37920,"date":"2024-01-30T21:12:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T21:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/?post_type=article&p=37920"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:55:30","slug":"wie-hart-ist-ein-alicat","status":"publish","type":"support","link":"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/de\/support\/how-tough-is-an-alicat\/","title":{"rendered":"Wie widerstandsf\u00e4hig ist eine Alicat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-45px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”none” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Tough environments call for tougher instruments” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|-36px||-26px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Case study: Alicat vs. truck” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

It isn\u2019t every day an Alicat flow meter takes on a truck approximately 10,000 times its size. During a delivery mishap, an Alicat was literally run over by a delivery truck \u2013 see photographic evidence to the right. This incident led to a cracked screen, bent case, and deformed circuit boards.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Surprisingly, the unit maintained functionality! It was still able to communicate via RS-232 and performed normally on analog control checks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Perhaps most surprisingly, the unit still measured flow accurately. After a few tweaks, we compared the current performance to the factory calibration, and measurements were within normal limits.<\/span><\/p>\n

While we still wouldn\u2019t recommend putting this unit directly back into service, it goes to show that an Alicat mass flow meter can take a LOT of punishment and still ensure that your process stays under control.<\/span><\/p>\n

Images and information are courtesy of our UK representative,\u00a0<\/em>Premier Control Technologies, Ltd<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Harsh process conditions require tough, durable mass flow instrumentation<\/h3>\n

Each Alicat instrument is custom built to handle specific process requirements, with minimal need for repairs and replacements. Devices can be built with the following:<\/p>\n

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  • High temperature electronics<\/span><\/li>\n
  • IP67 ingress protection rating<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Conformal coating<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Humidity resistance<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Corrosion resistance<\/span><\/li>\n
  • CSA\/ATEX certifications for hazardous environments<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Drop resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

    High temperature electronics<\/h2>\n

    Standard devices can flow gases up to 60\u00b0C. For higher operating temperatures, high temperature (HT) electronics can be used instead of the standard circuitry. These devices can flow gases up to 100\u00b0C and operate at ambient temperatures up to 85\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

    It is important to note that our integrated displays are incompatible with high temperatures. An HT device is therefore only available with a remote display or no display.<\/p>\n

    IP67 ingress protection rating<\/h2>\n

    Most instruments can be built with ingress protection up to a rating of IP67. This means if a little water gets into the system, the device will not immediately fail and can be dried out later.<\/p>\n

    Conformal coating<\/h2>\n

    Frequent temperature shifts can lead to condensation which can interfere with some instruments. For applications where this may be a problem, a conformal coating can be applied to the internal electronics to protect the device.<\/p>\n

    Humidity resistance<\/h2>\n