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New Report Highlights Continued Growth for Float Switch, Level Sensor Market

April 19, 2018

Float switches play an important role in the accurate measure, response and function of various applications, across numerous industries. Demand continues to grow as more devices are controlled remotely and as reliability and waste elimination requirements also increase. According to …

Liquid Level Sensors with No Moving Parts

August 4, 2017

For many people, a “liquid level sensor” is synonymous with “float switch.” Traditional float switches work thanks to a magnetic reed, breaking or connecting an electrical circuit when liquid levels reach a specified point via a specialized float. For most …

Liquid Level Control Utilizing Conductivity Sensors

June 27, 2017

Maintaining safe operating conditions in a process vessel is critical to the safety of employees and the integrity of consumer products. In many cases, conventional metal and polymeric float switches will be able to complete the task, however, in more …

Storage Tank Safety Tips

June 21, 2017

June is National Safety Month. Founded by the National Safety Council, National Safety Month occurs every June and “focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities.” There are …

Multi-Point Level Detection with Custom Switches from SMD Fluid Controls

May 4, 2017

When point-level sensing is required at multiple points in a liquid tank or container, there are two basic options. Multi-point level detection can be done through either of these options: With individual point-level sensors mounted at each level of the …

Float Switches for Chemical Tanks

October 20, 2016

Measuring liquids in tanks is important. However, measuring some fluids can be more difficult than others. As an example, tanks that hold liquid chemicals are especially difficult to monitor. Fortunately, there’s a way to do so with the help of …

Which Tank Mounting Location is Best for Float Switches?

July 9, 2016

If you’re working on an application that requires one or more float switches to be mounted in a holding tank, you might be having trouble knowing where your switches should be installed. This will depend on a number of factors, …

Varieties of Tank Level Controls from SMD Fluid Controls

June 29, 2016

Tank level controls are necessary for a variety of industries and industrial applications. Chemical processing, water storage and treatment, food and beverage processing, marine applications, and more all rely in some form or another on automated tank level control systems. …

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 …

Closed Tank Liquid Level Measurement Solutions from SMD Fluid Controls

February 17, 2016

Measuring liquid levels in a closed-tank industrial application can pose a number of challenges. This can be an especially critical issue in industries like chemical processing, potable water storage, electroplating, oil and gas industries, and more. Depending on the specifics …

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