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Delta Controls' History

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50+ Years of Instrumentation Expertise

1972

Delta Controls Founded

On July 24th, 1972 Delta Controls Corporation is founded as a manufacturer of engineered automation and instrumentation systems.

Sulfur Recovery Temperature

Delta is challenged by EPC company to engineer a thermocouple capable of successfully withstanding the corrosive and high temperature process conditions of sulfur recovery units. The ‘Series HT Acid Gas Thermocouple’ is put into production effectively solving the industry’s issue of thermocouple failure in sulfur recovery units.

1976

Innovative Capacitance Technology

The 100-series capacitance line is put into production, later introducing the two-wire capacitance technology in 1987.

1977

Mechanical & Flow Instrumentation

The 600-series flow switches and 700-series mechanical level switches are put into production.

1985

Ultrasonic Technology

The 800-series ultrasonic transmitter line is developed and produced, later introducing the Model 858 Ultrasonic Alarm/Controller in 1989.

1987

Hyrdrostatic Pressure

The 500-series hydrostatic pressure transmitter line is developed and put into production.

1988

New Facility

Delta moves from the original facility to a newly constructed facility in Shreveport, LA.

1992

Ultrasonic Flow

The Model 658 Ultrasonic Flow Meter is put into production.

1996

Solid Level Detection

The 800-series Kodata level sensors for solid materials are put into production.

2003

Claus Pyrometer

The Model HIR sulfur recovery infrared temperature transmitter is introduced in 2003, utilizing a steam jacketed lens assembly and drift-free remote electronics for reliable Claus Reactor temperature measurement.

2005

ATEX HTX Thermocouple

The HTX Thermocouple is put into production in 2005, providing an ATEX version of the popular HTP Thermocouple.

Founder E.E. Brown

Delta Controls founder E.E. Brown passes away in 2005.

2013

Handheld Pyrometer

The HIP Handheld Infrared Pyrometer is put into production in 2013.

2016

Delta Controls Acquisition

Delta is acquired by local investment company resulting in a seamless transition and continued operations in Shreveport, LA.

2019

Delta Controls Rebranded

A revitalized and modernized brand for our customers, employees, distributors, suppliers, and all of our partners globally. Internationally recognized durability – improved and renewed.

2022

50 Years of Engineered Reliability

We are proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary with our employees, clients, and partners—and look forward to the next 50 years!

 

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