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With every new year, we have seen an increase in the world’s energy demands. In addition to that, the concerns over greenhouse gas emissions have caused many to look for electricity generation that does not require the burning of fossil fuels. For many, the ideal substitutes for fossil fuels are ... Read More

If you are shopping for a float switch, then there are a lot different options to sort through. They come in a variety of different designs and they can be used for a range of different applications. Understanding the differences between the types of liquid level sensors that are out ... Read More

Float switches can be used for a variety of different industrial and commercial applications. Depending on the intentions of the user, there are different types of float switches and they can be configured in a number of different ways. For sensing the liquid level in a tank or chamber, one ... Read More

Many industrial and commercial practices will need switches that engage depending on the different conditions of a liquid that is being worked with. It could be dependent upon liquid level, pressure, flow or temperature. In some cases, it could be necessary to have switching or monitoring for more than one ... Read More

For those in the manufacturing industry, the need to improve efficiency and reduce waste is a common concern. In many businesses, this means following the principles of lean manufacturing. With lean manufacture, you have a systematic approach to reducing waste in the production process. In this process, the idea is ... Read More

The importance of float switch selection is key for every application. These switches are used to protect against damage and to make sure that processes are carried out correctly. For these functions to be preformed reliably, you need to have the right float switch for the job. Several factors will ... Read More

Float Switches A float switch is a device used to detect the level of liquid within a tank. The switch may be used to control a pump or send a signal to an indicator, alarm, controller or other devices. A search of the patents for float level sensors and float switches will ... Read More

With a float switch, you have a device that is designed to detect the level of liquid in a tank. There are several different types of float switches and they can be used for various purposes. Commonly, they are used for reading the level of liquid in a tank and ... Read More

A level measuring system is typically used in a closed environment of some kind: a chemical processing vat, an HVAC system, an automatic lubrication system. These tasks all present unique challenges to measurement, and FPI has plenty of experience in handling them. But one job we haven’t yet had the ... Read More