Fluid Components International
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Instrumentation, Measurement technology |
| Founded | 1 January 1964 in Canoga Park, California, United States |
| Founder | Robert (Bob) Deane, Malcom (Mac) McQueen |
| Headquarters | San Marcos , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (105 countries) |
| Products | Gas mass flow meters, air and biogas flow meters, thermal mass flow meters, gas and liquid flow switches, flow sensors, level switches, flow conditioners, aerospace sensors for level, flow, temperature, pressure |
| Parent | Process Sensing Technologies |
| Website | www |
Fluid Components International (FCI), based in San Marcos, California, became part of Process Sensing Technologies (PST) following its acquisition in November 2023. Specializing in thermal dispersion technology, FCI produces instruments for flow and level measurement. The company is organized into three main divisions: one focused on industrial process and plant applications; an aerospace segment that designs sensors for level, flow, temperature, and pressure tailored to both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft; and FCI-Nuclear, which provides customized level and flow measurement devices for nuclear power facilities. As a pioneer in thermal dispersion technology, FCI holds a substantial portfolio of patents related to flow and level measurement technologies.
The range of FCI’s offerings encompasses gas mass flow meters, air and biogas flow meters, thermal mass flow meters, as well as gas and liquid flow switches, flow sensors, level switches, and flow conditioners. The aerospace division supplies various sensors, meters, and switches designed for monitoring liquid levels, flow, temperature, and pressure.
FCI is certified under ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards. Its calibration laboratory, traceable to NIST, includes 19 precision flow stands capable of testing real gases and reference fluids under conditions specified by customers.
With subsidiaries located in Tilburg, Netherlands and Beijing, China, FCI has a presence in 105 countries worldwide. The company operates full-service factory centers throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
History
Established in 1964 in Canoga Park, California by Robert (Bob) Deane and Malcom (Mac) McQueen, FCI entered the nuclear sector in 1978 by developing specialized level, flow, and temperature instruments that meet international nuclear industry standards.
In 1980, the company relocated its headquarters to San Marcos, California. To accommodate increasing global demand, FCI inaugurated a European Sales and Service Center in the Netherlands in 1993.
The firm achieved AS 9100 certification in 2001. Its design, manufacturing, and calibration procedures are regularly audited to ensure ongoing compliance with quality requirements.
In 2010, FCI was honored with Control Global Magazine’s Reader Choice awards for Thermal Flowmeters and Flow Switches.
The acquisition by Process Sensing Technologies (PST) was finalized in 2023.