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Float Switch Helps Keep the World’s Longest Floating Bridge Afloat

April 15, 2016

Earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Transportation held the grand opening of the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge replacement, also known as the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge and more commonly the SR (State Route) 520 Bridge. The unveiling …

Questions to Ask When Buying Float Switches or Level Sensors

April 8, 2016

If you’re looking for float switches or liquid level sensors you might be a little daunted about where to start. There’s a lot to take into take into consideration, and in most industrial applications switches serve a vital role that …

New Zealand Maritime Icon Sinks Due to Float Switch Alarm Failure

March 18, 2016

Lovers of New Zealand’s rich maritime history suffered what may prove to be a devastating loss last week, when Auckland’s beloved icon, the Waitemata Harbour’s Kestrel Ferry sank in the early morning hours of March 8. Described by the Kestrel …

Liquid Flow Meters & Custom Flow Sensors from SMD Fluid Controls

December 31, 2015

Liquid flow sensors and flow meters are essential for many industries and applications such as petroleum, chemical industries, HVAC and energy management, water management, pump monitoring, wastewater management, mining, agriculture, fuel and lubricant flow, and more. If you need a …

High Temperature Float Switches from SMD Fluid Controls

December 22, 2015

We often think of water and other fluids as things that are cool and refreshing, but in many industrial applications there are liquids that can make boiling water look safe by comparison. Food processing, pressurized fryers, steam tables, water purification, …

Pressure Sensors for Liquid Level Measurement

December 16, 2015

There are many methods for measuring liquid levels in industrial settings: with point level sensors like horizontal and vertically mounted float switches, with ultrasonic liquid level sensors, optical laser sensors, and many others. One such method of determining liquid levels …

How to Replace Your Sump Pump Float Switch

November 24, 2015

If your sump pump does not turn on and off as it should, you may need to replace the float switch. A float switch can become broken because of debris or lack of proper maintenance. Before you replace the …

Float Switch Material Selection and Chemical Compatibility

September 24, 2015

Some of the most important factors to consider when choosing a float switch or level sensor is chemical compatibility and material selection. From potable water to the highly corrosive acids, level sensors are necessary for measuring a near-endless number of liquid …

The Custom Sensor Design Process

September 11, 2015

As process controls and automation have become more and more necessary to many modern industrial processes, the need for accurate, reliable sensor technology has also increased. This has partly meant a boom in the availability of standard sensor designs, available …

Float Switches UK: Industrial Liquid Level Sensors & Gauges

August 27, 2015

If you’re a business in the United Kingdom in need of fluid controls, float switches, level sensors, liquid leak detection, or other custom or OEM sensor applications, the people at SMD Fluid Switch are the team to call. Offering standard …

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How SMD’s Combination Level/Temperature Switches Ensure Safety in a 7-Story Hydraulic Elevator

Capacitive Point Sensors: Enhancing Liquid Level Detection for Diverse Applications