Burkert 438496 - Type 8181 Float Switch

Bürkert was founded in Germany in 1946 by Christian Bürkert, who began developing and manufacturing innovative products such as foot warmers, oven controls and thermal control systems for incubators.

International presence

In the years that followed the fledgling company increasingly focused on valve technology and soon became an international benchmark for industrial solenoid valves with dedicated research and development and manufacturing plants located across the globe.

Christian succeeded in building an enterprise that is today a global leader in fluid control systems, designing and manufacturing everything from single valves to high-tech sensors, all constructed to the highest quality and applying state-of-the-art technology.

Family-owned Innovation

Bürkert is still family owned to this day successfully maintaining its position as an independent market leader, producing countless products to meet the demands of numerous sectors including the automotive industry, biotechnology, the chemical industry, energy production, semiconductor manufacture, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and more. At Bürkert, we love fluidic challenges. Our solutions cover the entire control circuit, encompassing measurement, control, and regulation of liquids and gases.

Valves Direct has access to Bürkert entire product portfolio. Whether you are working on a new installation or upgrading an existing system, our team can help you find the ideal products to meet your requirements.

You can purchase these products and many more directly from Valves Direct, with expert support available to ensure you get the right solution for your application.

Solenoid Valves

Pressure Transmitters

Pneumatic Valves

Sensors