Switches

Select Controls, Inc. of Bohemia, NY, has published a video guide about adjustable tilt switches online. The information resource provides an overview of how tilt switches work, their applications in industry, and functional options. On their most basic level, tilt switches close or open a circuit in response to a change of angle. A tilt…

Tilt switches are very versatile automation components. They respond to changes in angle and serve as safety, security, and monitoring devices in many applications such as hospital beds and medical equipment. Also called tip-over switches or ball switches, they are frequently in demand by many manufacturers, independent engineers, and hobbyists. During their tilt switch research…