Flow Switches

Find the water, thermal, electronic or gas flow switch that's right for your system
By Christine Emmick Whether you need electronic flow switches, industrial flow switches or air flow switches, there are many distributors ready and waiting to fill your needs. But if you're looking for something specific, like a liquid flow switch, you might need to search through many different sites before you find the flow switch manufacturer or distributor that meets your specs.
 

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

1. Buy from an established flow switch manufacturer to get a quality product.

2. Choose a flow switch distributor that specializes in making the kind of part you need.

3. Ask the supplier about customization if your project requires it.

Buy from established flow switch distributors to find the best products

When you buy from an established distributor, you can shave time off your flow switch purchase and find exactly what you're looking for. Reputable distributors tend to have the most product information on their websites, which makes it easier to track down what you need.
Try: Dwyer and Gems Sensors & Controls are two experienced suppliers with your company's best interest in mind. Both of these companies have over 50 years experience. With that many years of experience, you know you can trust them to supply the switch you need, or direct you to the supplier that can.

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

Flow switches are used in a wide array of applications, from satellites to petroleum processing to refrigeration. Make sure you work with a distributor that carries just the right product for your job. There are plenty of suppliers to choose from, so shop around to get the best fit and price.
Try: Intek, supplier of the Rheotherm flow switches, meets the needs of those systems that require gas or liquid flow control. RCM Industries makes flow reed switches for designs that require communication between the flow rate indicator and the flow switch.

Determine if your project needs customized flow switches

When you have a special flow situation, you need a custom solution. Locating manufacturers that custom design items to your specifications is easy if you know where to look.
Try: Steven Engineering has an online tech contact sheet that makes it easy to get quick answers to your technical questions, such as whether you'll need a fully custom solution or if you simply need a modified flow switch. Innovative Solutions is a company that specializes in fully-custom solutions for your flow control project.

• A company is only as good as it's customer service department. Especially if you're looking for a custom supplier for your flow switches, give the company a call to get a feel for its professionalism and attention to customer service.