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Looking for an APCO TL008? Try SMD’s FM22C Instead. Here’s Why.

September 5, 2017

Have you been looking for an APCO TL008 combination float switch and temperature sensor? If so, you are not alone! Unfortunately, APCO TL008 sensors can be difficult to find. The unit is largely listed as out of stock or unavailable …

The Disadvantages of Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors

August 30, 2017

When it comes to liquid level sensors, there are many different styles to choose from. Standard float switches are probably the most popular and well-known options, but there are also more sophisticated units like hydrostatic pressure sensors, optical liquid …

SMD Fluid Controls Named a “Key Vendor” in New Worldwide Market Report

August 22, 2017

In less than two years, SMD Fluid Controls has three times been named a major player in the global float switch marketplace. Most recently, Technavio’s report, Global Float Switch Market 2017-2021, named SMD Fluid Controls as one of the “key …

Float Switch Failure Contributes to Seattle Wastewater Spill

April 12, 2017

Just how big of an impact can one or two float switches have? According to reports, a combination of a power outage and failing float switches at Seattle’s West Point Treatment Plant caused millions of gallons of raw sewage and …

Level Sensors for the Consumer Electronics Industry

December 7, 2016

Do you know what a liquid level sensor is? It’s a component that helps brew your morning coffee, and also helps your dishwasher clean your silverware. It’s also a part of your washing machine and other electronic household appliances that …

Liquid Level Sensors and Float Switches for Oil Tanks

September 13, 2016

Oil tanks, particularly where drilling and fracking are concerned, cover a range of functions, but through all, liquid level sensors play a part. General Use Whether oil’s coming from a well or getting sourced via hydraulic drilling, tanks in the …

Liquid Level Sensors for Medical Equipment: Technology & Solutions

August 26, 2016

What many don’t realize is, the market for medical sensors is one of the few that didn’t decline during the Great Recession and even experienced growth in the late 2000s, particularly for point-of-care, home diagnostic, and testing systems. Yet, considering …

Liquid Level Sensors for Household Appliance Manufacturers

July 16, 2016

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 …

Liquid Level Sensors for Specialty Vehicles

June 10, 2016

While much gets made of the technological advances being made in the consumer auto industry, and rightfully so, there’s a great deal less being said about similar advances in specialty and commercial vehicles. As advances like increased fuel efficiency, hybrid …

How to Tell if Your Liquid Level Sensors Need to Be Replaced

May 31, 2016

Liquid level sensors and float switches are extremely common devices which are necessary for a variety of applications in industries as diverse as aerospace, HVAC, oil and gas, manufacturing, wastewater treatment, brewing and distilling, and many more. While many float …

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