Pressure-Based Liquid Level Sensors Archives

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 …

Pressure Sensor Market to See Strong Growth

November 28, 2017

Pressure sensors are important because they accurately measure and monitor critical elements in so many applications. Everything from the air in tires, to the oil needed for a machine to run, is made possible thanks to proper pressure sensors. As …

The Role of Float Switches and Level Sensors in a World of Rising Sea Levels

October 25, 2017

Taking a look at the headlines, it’s hard to ignore the looming threat that rising sea levels pose to coastal communities around the globe. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), global sea levels are rising at an …

Urban Flash Flood Detection Systems Utilize Ultrasonic Level Sensors

September 13, 2017

The past month has seen some of the most devastating floodings in recent American history. With Houston and the Gulf Coast devastated by Hurricane Harvey and numerous Caribbean islands, Florida, and even southern portions of Alabama and Georgia flooded in …

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 …

Continuous Liquid Level Sensors: Ultrasonic & Hydrostatic Pressure Sensors

August 17, 2017

In liquid level measurement, sensors can be thought of as having two general classes: point-level and continuous. Point-level liquid level sensors detect the absence or presence of liquid at a certain point. Overflow alarms and low-level alarms to detect leaks …

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 …

Pressure Switches Play a Major Role in Motorcycles

November 10, 2016

Motorcycles rely on pressure switches for their brakes and other functions. In other words, pressure switches are extremely important in these vehicles. Now, we’re taking a closer look at how this part can make a major difference when it comes …

Sensing Pressure Plays Major Role in the Medical Field

October 27, 2016

When you run, there are various physical forces at work. Your heart beats faster to pump more blood through your veins. Your breathing increases as well, allowing the blood to pick up more oxygen to transport to your muscles. But …

Liquid Level Sensors Monitor Tsunamis

September 20, 2016

When 46-foot waves slammed into the coast of Samoa in 2009, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center recorded that there was a significant rise in sea levels. Residents in the low-lying atolls of Tokelau moved to higher ground due to an …

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