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Adjustable Submersible Fluid Switch For Fuel Level Detection

November 18, 2020

Knowing how much fuel is in a holding tank is imperative for proper operation and distribution. Commercial vehicles and tractor-trailers need to fill their fuel tanks before they set off on their journeys, and to make the process as smooth …

Top Float Switch Considerations to Make Before Installation

March 6, 2019

If you’ve decided to add a float switch to your current project, you might be wondering at what point you should install it, and what factors would be best considered as you make your float switch selection. Here are some …

Level Sensors: How They Work & What They Do

July 19, 2018

How do you measure the level of liquid in a contained space that’s flowing freely and in some cases too hot or dangerous to come in contact with? The answer is – Level Sensors. Using a magnet and reed, the …

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 …

Liquid Level Sensors for Leachate Tanks from SMD Fluid Controls

November 2, 2017

When rain falls over landfills, the water passes through the collected waste and becomes a hazardous liquid known as leachate. Left alone, this leachate will seep into the groundwater and contaminate nearby rivers, streams, and other bodies of water. That’s …

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 Switches for Well Pumps

July 19, 2017

Wells have been an important part of the human infrastructure for thousands of years. Water is essential for everyday life, and wells make it possible to rely on a clean, ready source of fresh drinking water right beneath one’s feet. …

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 …

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 …

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