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5 Scary Overflow Scenarios a Level Sensor Could Have Prevented

October 11, 2018

It’s Halloween season and most everyone has horror on their minds. In keeping with that theme, we’re having a little fun with the blog this week. While level sensors and float switches are the answer to a number of problems …

What is a Vertical Float Switch?

October 8, 2018

A vertical float switch is a mechanical device that monitors liquid levels inside a reservoir tank. Regardless of the application, vertical float switches have one main purpose: to trigger an event when the liquid reaches a certain level. What kinds …

Partnering with Design Engineers on Custom and Standard Builds

September 28, 2018

The job of a design engineer is unique and often cumbersome. Across industries, they must rely on physics, complex scientific and mathematical techniques and sometimes even create something that’s not been done before. Along with this inventive requirement, they’re also …

Reviewing Automotive Liquid Level Sensors & Their Importance

September 27, 2018

Liquid level sensors play an important role in the automotive industry. The safe and continued function of a car’s engine and other working parts depend on the ability for lubricants and other liquids to be measured, distributed and controlled at …

Seasonal Focus: Customized Float Switches for OEM HVAC Applications

September 13, 2018

As the season’s change, outdoor temps will fall and many parts of the nation will see daylight hours shorten. Seasonal changes over the course of the year make HVAC functions important as they work to keep homes and buildings comfortable …

How to Choose a Level Sensor

September 7, 2018

We speak frequently about the various applications where level sensing is used and how to best provide accurate measurements. But for this post though, we’ll be going back to basics to overview some of the most important things to consider …

Multilevel Sensors for Chemical Processing

September 4, 2018

Chemical processing plants are under stringent demands for quality and accuracy. These facilities also operate under unique environments where caustic fluids are present. One small inconsistency can easily result in a bad batch or even dangerous outcomes. To improve the …

Customized Sensors: Get the Fit You Need

August 31, 2018

Fluid sensors and level switches are used in a number of applications across industries to provide leak detection, overflow alarms, low-level warnings and even overfill shutoffs. In many of these cases, they are detrimental to operations and livelihood. These sensors …

Better Water Management: Level Monitoring and Pump Controls

August 16, 2018

Water is an essential element that’s used in a multitude of ways each day. Proper management is important for safety measures as well as conservation efforts. For this reason, there are a number of wastewater treatment options and monitoring systems …

Oil & Water Might Not Mix but Here’s How to Measure Their Liquid Levels Anyway

August 10, 2018

Oil and water don’t mix. It’s not only a common analogy used to describe two things that are very different from one another, but it’s also something that’s visually obvious if you’ve ever poured the two liquids into the same …

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