As household appliances continue to become more sophisticated, the need for modern components increases. Dishwashers, washing machines, ovens, refrigerators, and more are all providing more and more functions to users, many of which are automated.
One consequence of this trend is the need of household appliance manufacturers for sophisticated sensing elements within their products to facilitate these automated functions. In the case of water-based devices like dishwashers, embedded liquid level sensors are especially important.
If you’re a manufacturer who needs liquid level sensing units for an upcoming or existing line of household appliances, SMD Fluid Controls can help. A worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of liquid level sensors, SMD Fluid Controls can create custom solutions to meet your needs, whatever the volume. Keep reading to learn more.
Liquid Level Sensors from SMD Fluid Controls
For a perfect example of how SMD Fluid Controls can provide level sensing solutions for household appliances, look to the OS950 miniature plastic optical liquid level sensor. Designed for accurate point-level measurement, the compact OS950 contains no moving parts and can withstand pressures of up to 250 PSI and temperatures reaching 125° Celsius, making it ideal for use in a wide array of appliances.
Miniature float switches that operate as reed sensors can also be used for point-level sensing where liquid contact is not problematic. The SMD’s FS25 miniature plastic float switch is an example of such a device.
For applications where non-contact level sensing is required, SMD Fluid Controls has a number of options for ultrasonic liquid level sensors.
Possible Applications
Possible applications for liquid level sensors in household appliances could include low-level indicators for water or detergent, auto top-off for ice makers, condensate sensing for air conditioner units, and more.