This section provides an overview for duct sensors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 duct sensor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked duct sensor companies as of December, 2024: 1.Autani, 2.Siemens AG, 3.SHINYEI Technology Co.,LTD..
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Dust sensors, as the name suggests, are elements that detect dust, and are used to detect particles floating in space in general home environments and particle-controlled clean rooms. Dust sensors are widely known for general household use, such as in air purifiers and air conditioners with built-in dust sensors.
A particle counter is similar to a dust sensor. These detectors detect suspended particles based on the light scattering principle. It can detect cigarette smoke, house dust that causes allergies, etc.
Dust sensors optically detect airborne particles such as house dust and tobacco smoke. They are used in air purifiers, air conditioners, ventilation fans, environmental monitors, and other sensors that use light to detect various types of dust, cigarette smoke, house dust, and other particles.
Duct sensors are often used in air purifiers and air conditioners that detect particles suspended in the air and monitor their condition, or change their operation according to the state of particles in the air.
Dust Sensors consist of a light-emitting diode that emits light and a photodiode that receives light reflected from dust. In addition, a lens is used to collect the light efficiently, and a heater is used to generate a weak updraft of air inside the sensor, which draws in dust and smoke from the air intake. Dust and smoke are then discharged from the exhaust port.
The light-emitting diode (e.g., infrared) emits light in pulses in response to an external input signal. A photodiode, which is the light-receiving element, receives the incident light from the light-emitting diode and outputs a pulse current in response to the amount of incident light.
Aspheric lenses are installed on all surfaces of the light-emitting and light-receiving elements to narrow directivity. The area where the optical axes of the emitting and receiving elements intersect is the area where dust, smoke, etc. are detected. To prevent unnecessary light from entering the light-receiving element as stray light, a slit, or the like, is added to the sensor case to reduce stray light.
Cigarette smoke and house dust can be distinguished by looking at the temporal transition of the output voltage. If the output voltage is detected continuously, it can be identified as cigarette smoke, and if the output voltage is detected intermittently, it can be identified as particles such as house dust.
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Envea is a developer and manufacturer of environmental management products that was originally established in Poissy, France, as Environnement SA in 1978 before rebranding in 2022. The company’s product lineup includes emissions monitoring products such as stack emission analyzers, dioxin analyzers, and flue gas analyzers. It also offers air monitoring products such as particulate monitors, and process environment products such as flow meters. The company operates internationally, with manufacturing and R&D locations in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Tianjin Zwinsoft Technology Co. Ltd. is a developer and manufacturer of environmental monitoring instruments and software that was established in Tianjin, China, in 2010. The company offers online monitoring devices for various environmental parameters, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), motor vehicle exhaust, and catering oil fumes. It also offers cloud-based environmental data analysis platforms and custom software development services for unique customer projects. The company’s products are commonly used in environmental protection, industrial processing, and urban management operations.
Since we first commercialized metal oxide humidity sensors in 1970, we have grown up as a leading company in sensing technology mainly in the field of temperature, humidity, dust and acceleration, etc. In the future, we will continue to lead the world by providing sensing and analysis services using IoT, with keywords of safety, security, and comfort.
Honeywell HBT., established in 1906 and headquartered in North Carolina, United States, is a manufacturer of aerospace, building technologies, and industrial automation. The company is a Fortune 500 company and specializes in inventing and manufacturing technologies such as safety, security, and energy. Its products include intelligent security solutions, electrical products like fire safety systems, PAVA (Public Address and Voice Alarm) systems, and building management systems. It offers solutions for building automation, industrial automation, and energy and sustainability. The company also provides electrical products for commercial and residential spaces, including smart wiring devices, circuit protection, and cable management solutions.
Siemens began in 1847 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Siemens focuses in automation and digitalization technology and operates globally. Siemens’s 5 operating segments are digital industries, smart infrastructure, mobility, Siemens Healthineers, and Siemens Financial Services. Siemens Financial Services provides debt and equity investment as well as financing solutions. Siemens Healthineers is a medical devices company that provides products and consulting. Mobility includes passenger and freight transportation. Smart infrastructure includes full solutions for electrification. Digital industries offer both software and hardware for industries and production efficiency.
Belimo Aircontrols Inc. is based in Danbury, Connecticut, USA, and is a manufacturer of HVAC products that was established in 1984 as a subsidiary of the Swiss company Belimo Holding AG. The company’s products include control valves for regulating the flow of water or steam in HVAC systems, damper actuators for controlling air damper shutters, and sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, or air quality. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001-certified, and provides additional retrofitting services to clients requiring additional assistance.
Monitor Technologies LLC was founded by George Gruber in Port Sanilac, Michigan in 1958. The ISO 9001-certified company is a manufacturer of indicators and control equipment for industries including plastic processing, cement & aggregates, feed processing, grain processing, and food processing. The company sells domestically and internationally through authorized representatives. The company’s products include point level indicators & controls, dust leak indicators & particulate emission trend monitors, inventory management software, and various flow measurement devices.
Aretas Sensor Networks, founded in 2011, is a Canadian manufacturer based in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, developing intelligent wireless sensing technology. The company provides Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, controllers, and related accessories for various applications, including indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring. Complementing these products, the company develops IoT gateway, control software (edge devices), and cloud technologies for data management. It also offers a range of developer products and mainboards to facilitate the creation of wireless sensor prototypes.
Sensirion is based in Stäfa, Switzerland, and is a manufacturer of various sensor products that was established in 1998 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). The company’s product lineup includes gas flow sensors for medical devices such as ventilators, particulate sensors for indoor air quality control applications, and humidity sensors for use in HVAC systems or smart homes. It also offers specialized sensor models, such as for CO2, formaldehyde, and mass flow controllers. The company mainly serves clients in the consumer appliances, medical devices, and public utilities sectors.
Audiowell Electronics Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of sensor products and components that was established in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, in 1999. The company’s products include piezoelectric transducers for converting electrical energy, piezoelectric actuators for exerting precise and controlled movements from mechanical vibrations generated by transducers, and ultrasonic sensors for measuring physical parameters such as distance or flow using ultrasonic waves. The company’s products are mainly used in industrial manufacturing operations, such as in the automotive, aerospace, and smart home sectors.
Knight Optical is a company that manufactures optical components based in the UK. The company offers services such as design, consultancy, custom packaging, testing, quality assurance, and others. They serve a wide number of industries including scientific, defense, medical, pharmaceutical, laser engineering and manufacturing. They also provide a wide range of coating capabilities for optical components throughout the ultraviolet (UV), visible and infrared (IR) spectra.They are ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 accredited and are providing quality products and services.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Autani |
26.3%
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2 | Siemens AG |
15.8%
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3 | SHINYEI Technology Co.,LTD. |
15.8%
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4 | TASSERON SENSORS INC. |
10.5%
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5 | Audiowell Electronics Co., Ltd. |
5.3%
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6 | Aretas Sensor Networks |
5.3%
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7 | Honeywell HBT. |
5.3%
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8 | BELIMO AIRCONTROLS Inc. |
5.3%
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9 | Monitor Technologies, LLC |
5.3%
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10 | Sensirion |
5.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the duct sensor 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 | 2 | 33.3% |
China | 1 | 16.7% |
Japan | 1 | 16.7% |
India | 1 | 16.7% |
Germany | 1 | 16.7% |
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