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This section provides an overview for tilt switches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 tilt switch manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked tilt switch companies as of December, 2024: 1.Rieker Inc., 2.Mercury Displacement Industries, Inc. (MDI, Inc.), 3.NKK SWITCHES OF AMERICA, INC..
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A tilt switch is a device used to detect inclination or tilt.
When the switch tilts beyond a specific angle, it toggles between ON and OFF states. Providing information only about whether it is tilted, tilt switches offer features such as cost-effectiveness, easy handling, and stable operation when compared to accelerometer or gyroscope sensors used for angle measurement.
A typical tilt switch consists of a rod-shaped tube electrode containing a steel ball. When tilted, the steel ball rolls, making contact with the opposite electrode, thus completing the circuit. Tilt switches are compact and versatile in terms of installation locations.
In the past, mercury was used in the steel ball, but due to its toxicity, production and import/export of mercury-containing devices have been prohibited. Alternatives began to be supplied in the 1990s, and by the 2010s, these alternatives became widely adopted.
Currently, tilt switches are used in applications such as fluorescent lights and medical devices. However, with the ongoing development of low-cost accelerometer sensors, they are poised to become alternatives to mercury switches in the future.
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Reiker Inc., originally established in 1917 as Rieker Instrument Company Inc. and headquartered in Aston, Pennsylvania, United States, is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of electronic measuring equipment and sensors. The company's portfolio includes accelerometers, inclinometers, and gradiometers, which are integral to various aerospace applications, such as aircraft fuel system attitude indicators and tilt switches. Since 2010, Reiker Inc. has ventured into new sectors, including the development of systems for gathering traffic information for transportation departments. Additionally, the company launched its 2100 series of rugged, military-grade polycarbonate inclinometers, which are designed to be customizable to any specification.
The Fredericks Company, founded in 1935 and based in Pennsylvania, USA, is a manufacturer of tilt measurement and vacuum measurement products. The company's product portfolio includes electrolytic tilt sensors and vacuum sensors, electronic assemblies, gauges, inclinometers and controllers. Its tilt measurement products serve industries ranging from construction and RV levelling to aerospace applications. It also provides vacuum gauging and calibration services for industrial heating, national laboratories, cryogenics, industrial gas and LNG applications among others. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and registered with the U.S. State Department as ITAR compliant.
Comus International, a company founded in 1978 and headquartered in New Jersey, United States, is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical products. The company offers a wide range of products that include proximity sensors, tilt and tip-over switches, and solid-state relays. These products are used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation for applications such as motion sensing, position detection, and safety control systems. The company also offers customer services that include technical support and assistance to meet customers’ requirements.
Mercury Displacement Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of liquid level control float switches and related products established in 1975 and located in Edwardsburg, Michigan, United States. The company offers high-temperature float switches for resisting extreme temperature environments, vertical floats for use in industrial basins or tanks, and mercury float switches for liquid level control. It also offers monitoring systems for precautionary applications, such as control panels and tank alarms. The company’s products are used by clients in the oil and gas, chemical processing, and wastewater treatment industries.
NKK SWITCHES OF AMERICA, INC. was established in 1953 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA, and is a manufacturer and supplier of electromechanical switches and programmable displays. The company's product range includes Toggle, Tilts, Touch Screens, Rotary, and Rocker switches. These are utilized in various electronic systems and devices. The main industries served are Appliances, Electrical, Electronics Manufacturing, and Electromechanics. In addition to its products, the company offers electronic system design, programming, engineering support, and value-added services.
UBITO is an enterprise within the FRABA group, specializing in the development and marketing of Wiegand technologies for commercial and industrial use. The company serves as a concept incubator and markets Wiegand sensor products, such as fluid meters and multiturn rotary encoders. FRABA has a history dating back to 1918 and has played a significant role in the development of sensor products like rotary encoders and inclinometers. With subsidiaries in Europe, North America, and Asia, FRABA has a global reach and works with sales and distribution partners worldwide.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rieker Inc. |
18.8%
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| 2 | Mercury Displacement Industries, Inc. (MDI, Inc.) |
18.8%
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| 3 | NKK SWITCHES OF AMERICA, INC. |
18.8%
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| 4 | Comus International |
18.8%
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| 5 | POSITAL -Fraba |
18.8%
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| 6 | The Fredericks Company |
6.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the tilt switch page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
|
3 | 75.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 25.0% |
