The Oil and Gas industry is always searching for better, more effective strategies to improve the extraction of oil and natural gas. The two most common methods of extraction are drilling and fracking. But how do they differ? At Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG), we provided this handy guide on differentiating the two methods and […]
Mounting mistakes are one of the most common pitfalls when installing ultrasonic level sensors—but they’re also one of the easiest to avoid. At Automations Products Group, Inc. (APG), we’ve worked with thousands of customers to ensure sensors are installed the right way. This guide walks you through the basics of proper mounting, so your sensor […]
Measuring the river level downstream of a dam is critical. If the river levels downstream rise too high, then there’s a risk of flooding for the residents living in nearby areas. At Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG), we’re no strangers to liquid level measurements and our industrial level sensors help with monitoring flood risks. Our TRUE […]
In car washes, water reclaim is an important tool in everyday operations. Industrial sensors are important for managing the water levels inside the underground tanks. At Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG), we provide several industrial sensors that assist with this process. What is Water Reclaim? Water reclaim is the systematic collection and treatment of wastewater […]
With pressure transducers, grounding is an important aspect for accurate measurement. At Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG), we supply many industrial pressure transducers that can be safely and easily grounded. But what is grounding and why is it important? We’ll describe why it’s important to keep your pressure transducer grounded and the best practices in […]
Cooking oil is a vital component to many restaurants, allowing them to craft stir fries, deep fry tasty chicken, and deliver batches of hot, crispy fries to diners. But managing the flow of new and used cooking oil is a constant cycle each restaurant must balance, and that’s where a cooking oil collection company comes […]
For quality products and good quality industrial sensors, look no further than selecting a sensor from Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG). But what sets an APG sensor apart from the rest? Let’s take a look. Customized, Tailored Solutions APG’s engineering team has developed custom OEM solutions for a variety of applications. From tank monitoring to […]
Pressure sensors and gauges need to be calibrated regularly for optimal performance. Calibration depends on the sensor’s measurement and the environment it’s operating in. A typical calibration schedule might be anywhere from once a year to once every three months. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an organization that certifies a sensor’s […]
Here at Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG), each of our sensors are custom-built to serve the needs of each individual customer. But before you start customizing your sensor, you first need to ask yourself a few questions. Sensor Selection Process 1. Contact or Non-contact? Whether or not your sensor directly touches what it’s measuring will […]