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Tilt Sensors Overview

The Fredericks Company is the leading manufacturer of precision tilt sensors. Tilt sensors measure an angular position with reference to gravity and are used in a wide variety of applications from laser levels to seismic monitoring to medical devices.  The Fredericks Company has a full range of products capable of measuring ranges of arc seconds to 180°. 

Use the table below to find the right product family to fit your sensor requirements.

Family Use Angle Range
(degrees)
Max. Resolution
(arc-seconds)
TrueTILT Narrow Angle Precision Leveling ±2° 1
Glass Narrow Angle Precision Leveling ±3° to ±5° 0.05
Glass Mid-Range Angle Measurement ±9° to ±12° 1
TrueTILT Wide Range Angle Measurement ±25° to ±60° 12
Micro-Arc Angle Measurement 180° 12

In addition to our standard products, we have a range of specialty sensors.  We can customize our products to meet your requirements.  Contact Us to learn more.

To learn more about the principles of electrolytic tilt sensing and how to integrate tilt sensors into your application, see our Technical Information page.

Dual Axis Tilt Switch
Precision tilt sensors and proprietary embedded micro-controller with signal conditioning circuitry for safety, reliablility, and long life sensor Read more

±10° Contact Level
With resolution less than 1 arc second and repeatability less than 2 arc seconds, 0737-0101 electrolytic tilt sensor provides excellent accuracy, null repeatability, mid-range angle measurement, and linear output. Read more

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