Today we have important news to share with you. After 34 years, Servoflo will discontinue its distribution business at the end of 2024. The global nature of our business has dictated that we seek a larger partner to serve our loyal customers who frequently design, source, and manufacture in all corners of the globe.

To that end, we will transition many customers to Angst+Pfister this year. Angst+Pfister (A+P) is an international distributor and manufacturer, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They have a US division and lengthy experience with many of our factory partners in Europe. Our long-standing global relationship with A+P makes us confident you will be in good hands with them.

What does this mean for you, our cherished customer?

All current orders will be shipped as committed by Servoflo.  Expediting is possible as long as our inventory can meet an earlier date. All orders remain non-cancellable and non-returnable. If we have an excess inventory of parts you have previously ordered, we can accept orders anytime. In principle, A+P will begin accepting orders in May 2024. For the next several months, we will work closely with A+P to ensure a smooth transition of key personnel and business practices. Those with blanket orders, please be assured we will work closely with you to ensure you receive all your deliveries and we will put you in touch with the appropriate contacts for future orders. We will handhold every customer during this transition.

A+P will become the North American representative for Fujikura, Sensormate, Metallux, Consensic, HYB, and Siargo. While our two companies will not overlap in order taking, Servoflo will support A+P and our customers during this critical transition. A+P is a large, worldwide organization with in-house technical experts in various sensor technologies, applications, and architectures. Angst+Pfister can be contacted via their email box info.apus@angst-pfister.com for any sample, quote, order, or technical information request. For all other factories not mentioned, you may contact them directly.

Our factory partners have been fully supportive of this transition as they see the potential of A+P to support you:

"Fujikura has worked with Angst & Pfister in Europe for over 30 years. We are pleased to extend our relationship to North America with the new U.S. division of Angst & Pfister. We are confident our customers will be in capable hands." - Jason Peng, President of Fujikura America, Inc.

“Metallux is grateful for Servoflo’s past work in North America, and we are looking forward to continuing our growth and presence with our new Angst & Pfister partnership. We are confident in their technical knowledge and professional expertise.” – Massimo Romano - General Manager, Metallux SA

“Sensormate is excited to be part of the Angst & Pfister team in North America" - Leo Wu, President of Sensormate Enterprise Co., Ltd.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at info@servoflo.com or reply to this email. You may also call our office at 781-862-9572.

We are eternally grateful and humbled to have been in this business for 34 years. We have enjoyed this journey and have been privileged to learn from our customers who design and manufacture the best products in their markets.

Sincerely,

David Ezekiel, Owner
david@servoflo.com

About Angst+Pfister

Angst+Pfister is a leading supplier of technical components and comprehensive solution provider for a wide range of industries and has been ensuring business continuity and serving the world’s leading manufacturers for over 100 years. Their professional capabilities center on being an engineering-led solution provider with in-depth customer application knowledge; globally sourcing a wide range of high-quality standard and customized industrial components; and proactively serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe through multiple sales channels.

Angst+Pfister North America Inc. | 10391 Brecksville Rd. | Brecksville, OH 44141 | USA

Phone +1 (440) 375-5212

info.apus@angst-pfister.com

sensorsandpower.angst-pfister.com/en/

It's an understatement to say "the world has changed" over the past 25 years. Aside from the multitude of external factors surrounding our lives, the traditional method of transacting business has changed, but not all of it is helpful for engineers in the sensors world.

For an engineer, the wealth of product information available with just a few keyboard clicks is empowering yet overwhelming. We see the value our website brings to customers with the ease of finding products and respective technical information. However, many sensor providers fall short of providing the accessibility sometimes needed when questions arise. We also noticed the diminished use of the telephone when customers have questions. Email, chat boxes, and forms are the primary methods when customers have questions. Creating relevant, useful content on both our website and blog has proven to be of utmost interest to our audience. Nevertheless, we encourage our customers to continue to chat one-on-one (telephone, online meeting, etc.) because often a 5-minute conversation can make a difference when choosing a part number. With the plethora of choices available, it is very easy for an engineer to overdesign (and overpay) for a part or accidentally pick the wrong part for their application. 

To stay relevant, Servoflo focuses on providing useful, application-specific information for our audience. Additionally, the value of relationships plays a vital role in helping customers choose the best part for their needs. Some examples of where direct relationships play an important role include:

• Working with purchasing to maintain and manage inventory requirement
• Connecting customers to suppliers to discuss in-depth technical understanding
• Customizing a physical attribute of a sensor such as providing special packaging or terminations
• Modifying sensor performance to focus on the specific range of high performance needed by a customer

Servoflo provides the one on one service that has fallen by the wayside in today's world. Our core values keep us focused on providing customers what they need when they need it. Founded by engineers for engineers in 1968, these values include:

1. Only offer those products and services which provide our customers BOTH high value (price/performance) and reliability
2. Always make it easy and simple for engineering and purchasing professionals to work with us
3. Never take an opportunity to work with a new or existing customer for granted - treat every application with thoroughness and urgency
4. Never misrepresent the capability of any product we carry

Our goal is to stay true to these values while adjusting the delivery of these values to meet today's business models.

While it may feel "easier" to browse anonymously online for parts without feeling pressured by salespeople, we ask that you remember at Servoflo, we pride ourselves by focusing on YOUR needs and requirements. We promise that you will save time, gain efficiency, and obtain the best possible solution for your application. A few minutes can save you significant amounts of time and reduce endless browsing.

Please reach out to us to let us know what you see happening in engineering design decisions by contacting us or leaving a comment below!

Companies across a range of different industries use mass flow sensing technologies to meet specific application requirements in a variety of applications. Here, the team at Servoflo provides a few examples of the advantages of mass flow sensors in machines and mechanisms being designed today.

Solutions for Servoflo’s FS6122 Bi-Directional Medical Respiratory Sensor

In the medical industry, mass flow sensors play a key role in the functionality of respiratory monitoring equipment, such as CPAP or anesthesia delivery systems and other types of medical equipment. For example, the Servoflo FS6122 Bi-Directional Medical Respiratory Sensor has been especially designed for suitability in medical applications. It is an energy-saving, fast-responding sensor that can measure mass flow rate in the range of -250 to 250 SLPM (standard litres per minute). This bi-directional sensor also has a unique additional feature of an optional humidity sensor, giving users even more environmental measurement capability.

Some typical flow sensor applications in the medical industry include:

· Air mattresses and cushions

· Anesthesia equipment

· Asthma detection products

· Biological chamber air circulation devices

· Drug delivery solutions

· Endoscopes

· Gamma knives

· Infusion pumps

· Oxygen concentrators and conservers

· Other oxygen therapy tools

· Respirator and breath detection machines (especially for cases of sleep apnea)

· Smart oxygen homecare cylinders

· Spirometers

· Veterinary machines and tools

Solutions for Servoflo’s FS5001B MEMS Mass Flow Sensor

Other mass flow sensors from Servoflo have exceptional operational capabilities for industrial and electrical applications, among many others. For instance, the FS5001B MEMS Mass Flow Sensor has the following key attributes:

· An effective operational range anywhere from 0 to 200 SCCM (standard cubic centimeters per minutes) up to 0-1000 SCCM

· An exceptionally quick response time of 10 milliseconds

· A pressure rating that can go up to 5 bar (72 psi)

· A small form factor of 48.5 x 48.5 x 18.5 mm

· Accurate readings within a range of ±2.0%, in addition to a ±0.5% range for full-scale readings

· Outputs that include linear analog from 0.5 to 4.5 volts, digital RS232, or I2C

Additional Applications of Mass Flow Sensors

Mass flow sensors are highly versatile. For instance, most car engines use mass air flow sensors to inject the correct mix of fuel and air into the engine’s combustion chambers. Mass flow sensors also allow welders that use oxy-fuel equipment to work safely.

The following list includes several examples of common use cases for mass flow sensors:

· Medical: specifically the FS6122 Bi-Directional Medical Respiratory Sensor

· Electronics

· HVAC Engineering: particularly for variable air volume (or VAV) systems, cleanroom management, and refrigerant monitoring

· Industrial: for use in process gas monitors, gas mixing solutions, and welding gas controls, among many other applications

· Food and Beverage: for oven flow monitors, food freshening solutions, and even food packaging

Servoflo’s High Quality Mass Flow Sensors

Mass flow sensors are critical for organizations that run the gamut of commercial and industrial sectors. High quality mass flow sensors lead to better products, durable applications, and benefits for all.

At Servoflo, our expertly trained and dedicated professionals are committed to providing only the best mass flow sensor solutions for our customers. To learn more about our sensor products, request a free quote today.