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W.L. Walker Co. Attends 99th ISHM and Announces New Developments

W.L. Walker Co. continued its long-standing involvement in hydrocarbon measurement at the 99th Annual International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement while introducing new developments for petroleum measurement professionals.

2026 ISHM Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Product Development

W.L. Walker Co. Participates in the 99th Annual International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement

Oklahoma City, OK – 2026 — W.L. Walker Co. attended the 99th Annual International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement, continuing the company’s long-standing support of petroleum measurement education, field practices, and industry standards.

ISHM brings together measurement professionals from across the oil and gas industry to discuss field measurement, custody transfer, sampling, temperature determination, proving, calibration, and related technical practices. For W.L. Walker, the event remains an important opportunity to meet with customers, support measurement education, and introduce equipment designed for real-world field use.

Continued Industry Involvement: W.L. Walker’s participation in ISHM reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to practical petroleum measurement, customer support, and equipment development for the next generation of field measurement work.

During the event, W.L. Walker shared updates on several new developments, including improvements to digital thermometry equipment, field-ready temperature measurement systems, and product enhancements intended to improve durability, serviceability, and day-to-day usability.

ISHM

Measurement Education

W.L. Walker continues to support the technical education and field measurement discussions that make ISHM an important event for the hydrocarbon measurement industry.

New Development

Walker Ranger Reel Type

The Walker Ranger Reel Type represents a new field-focused configuration built around practical temperature measurement needs in petroleum service.

Customer Support

Field-Ready Solutions

New equipment developments are focused on durability, serviceability, and solving measurement challenges encountered by technicians in the field.

Introducing the Walker Ranger Reel Type (Intrinsically Safe PET DCT)

One of the key developments highlighted by W.L. Walker is the Walker Ranger Reel Type, a new Intinsically safe rated portable electronic thermometer / digital contact thermometer. This product combines the field-proven utility of a reel-style housing with updated Walker Ranger temperature measurement capabilities, giving users a practical option for tank temperature measurement and related field applications. 

Certified CSA C/US, the Walker Ranger Reel Type is rated 3.7 VDC, 0.1A, Class I, Zone 0, A/Ex ia IIC T4 for use in hazardous locations where intrinsically safe equipment is required.

The Walker Ranger Reel Type is designed for customers who need reliable temperature measurement equipment with a rugged housing, manageable cable storage, and service support from W.L. Walker.

Product Information: View the Walker Ranger Reel Type product page for additional details, specifications, and availability.

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Looking Ahead

As W.L. Walker Co. continues into its second century, the company remains focused on petroleum measurement equipment, field support, product repairability, and practical innovation for customers working in custody transfer, tank gauging, sampling, thermometry, and laboratory measurement.

The company will continue developing equipment and support programs that reflect the needs of measurement professionals while staying connected to the industry events, standards work, and customer conversations that shape petroleum measurement practice.

Need Help with Digital Thermometry or Field Measurement Equipment?

Contact W.L. Walker for Walker Ranger products, digital thermometers, replacement parts, calibration support, and petroleum measurement equipment.

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