Pendulum switch | Tilt switch • EmWeA

Pendulum switch | Tilt switch | KBT Europe

Pendulum switches (tilt switches) are freely suspended and emit a signal when they are deflected from the vertical by contact with bulk material. This enables the monitoring of pouring cones, transfer points, fill levels, etc.

All pendulum switches are available mercury-free or with a mercury switch inside. The mercury-free tilt sensors use the most advanced technology to achieve the same performance as conventional mercury switches. Mercury switches are no longer allowed to be used in the European Union.

Tilt switches with contact output can be used independently or in combination with a control unit. They only detect the vertical or tilted position.

Electronic inclination sensors must be operated in combination with a control unit. They also monitor faults, cable breaks and short circuits.

Typical Tilt Switch Applications


High Pile	Material Flow	Plugged Chute


Low Level	High Level	Hazardous Areas

System description

The precision-manufactured pendulum switches (tilt switches) offer 20° or 35° scanning over the entire 360° range. Two basic models and a wide range of options are available for different applications.

The signal processing of our pendulum switches (tilt switches) is fully encapsulated. The necessary components for suspension are included. The control units in the wall-mounted housing are equipped with LED indicator lights to the usual standard: green for “normal” and red for “alarm”. A control unit for mounting rail installation is also available.