Whether you need electric low pressure switches, wireless electronic pressure switches or just a low cost pressure switch, there are many distributors ready and waiting to fill your needs. But, when you need a pressure activated switch, you need to search through pressure switch manufacturers and distributors to find the one that meets your specs.

Your search for the right electrical pressure switches for your piping project needs to be as short as possible so you can get back to designing. To locate the pressure switch manufacturer quickly, take these steps:

1. Narrow your selection of electrical pressure switch suppliers by visiting engineering catalog search tools.
2. Select a short list of pressure switch distributors who carry the electrical pressure switches that match your specs or who will customize a switch for you.
3. Ask the supplier about customization if your project requires it.
   

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Narrow your search for electric pressure switch manufacturers

Online search tools for engineering professionals make finding small products like switches with exaction specifications much easier. Many search catalog tools you simply click to limit your spec and the suppliers who match that specification are automatically shown.

I recommend: ThomasNet and GlobalSpec are the two most popular engineering catalog search tools. These tools are popular for a reason; they have the most widely listed catalog base and easily let the customer search the products for free.

Select a few pressure switch distributors that carry pressure switches that meet your specs

Now that you know who carries the pressure switches that match your specs, select a few and check out their product line. Look for easy online ordering and account creation that enables you to get the items you need quickly and easily.

I recommend: Wasco, Inc. and Transducers Direct both have extensive product listings. Transducers Direct also has easy online configuration and ordering capabilities.

Determine if your project needs customized pressure switches

When you have a special pressure situation, you need a custom solution. Locating manufacturers that custom design items to your specifications is easy if you know where to look.

I recommend: Nason Company and Sensortechnics, Inc. have customization capabilities to match your switch specs. Nason allows you to create a customized switch with a simple online request form. Sensortechnics makes it easy to find the switch with your specifications with their spec search, or you can contact them for modified or fully customized solutions.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  A company is only as good as it's customer service department. When you think you've found the right supplier for your pressure switches, give their customer service line a call to see how easy it is to get through, and how easily they answer your questions.