Sensit
Sensit LLC designs and manufactures piezoelectric crystal wind erosion and surface particle movement sensors (H15-LIN, H14-LIN, FP5), serving research institutions, USDA, and environmental monitoring agencies worldwide through direct sales and a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersRedlands, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Sensit firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sensit
- Legal name
- Sensit LLC
- Website
- https://sensit.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Sensit LLC designs and manufactures piezoelectric crystal wind erosion and surface particle movement sensors (H15-LIN, H14-LIN, FP5), serving research institutions, USDA, and environmental monitoring agencies worldwide through direct sales and a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sensit industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Environmental Monitoring Instruments
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH)
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Where Sensit is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Redlands
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sensit business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Erosion Sensor Hardware Sales: Sensit manufactures and sells specialized erosion measurement sensors (H15-LIN, H14-LIN, FP5) as physical products. These are one-time hardware purchases with the company currently in full production. Sensors are sold with accessories, mounting hardware, and cables.
- Historical Data Logger and Specialty Instruments: Sensit historically produced data acquisition systems (DAS-1), soil moisture sensors (GT-1), rain kinetic energy sensors (V4), and other specialized scientific instruments. Some of these products have been discontinued.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels3 records
Sensit product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sensit designs and manufactures piezoelectric crystal-based wind erosion measurement sensors (the H14-LIN and H15-LIN Mass Flux Sensors and the FP5 Flat Plate Surface Particle Movement Sensor) for remote field deployment. The sensors detect particle impacts and output TTL/CMOS compatible pulses for high-speed counting, enabling researchers to determine the threshold of movement (friction velocity U*) and measure horizontal mass flux of wind-eroded particles. Sensors are sold with mounting hardware, cables, glass spheres for testing, and wind diffusers, and integrate with Campbell Scientific data loggers for field data acquisition.
Product overview
Sensit manufactures specialized wind erosion measurement sensors for remote site monitoring. The product portfolio centers on three current sensor models: the H15-LIN and H14-LIN Mass Flux Sensors (cylindrical crystal sensors vertically mounted for mass flux and movement monitoring) and the FP5 Flat Plate Surface Particle Movement Sensor (extremely sensitive surface movement detector). When combined with wind speed data, these sensors determine threshold of movement (wind speed or friction velocity U*) throughout erosion events. Sensors output TTL/CMOS compatible pulses to Campbell Scientific data loggers for data acquisition. The company has been in production for over 30 years and supplies erosion monitoring equipment to research institutions worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- H15-LIN Mass Flux Sensor Remote site eroding mass flux sensor with completely redesigned body for longer endurance and a new output port for easier installation and better weather protection. Features stainless steel construction with TTL/CMOS compatible pulse output for particle impacts. Now in mass production.
- H14-LIN Mass Flux Sensor Industry-standard wind eroding mass flux sensor vertically mounted above ground surface for mass flux and movement monitoring. Features cylindrical crystal suspended on stainless steel post with hardened surface, superior seal protection, lower power draw (12V @ 70mA), and uniform radial response. Outputs particle counts (KE) and energy data (PHA).
- FP5 Flat Plate Surface Particle Movement Sensor Extremely sensitive flat plate surface movement detector with 2.54cm active diameter and dynamic range of approximately 10^6. Produces TTL/CMOS compatible pulse for each particle impact. Designed for remote use in all environmental conditions including Antarctica. Includes 6 meters stainless steel shielded cable, glass spheres for testing (600um and 1000um), wind diffuser to prevent scouring, and various mounting hardware. Power: 12V @ 8.6mA.
Quantifiable outcome
- Dynamic range of ~105 achieved for H14-LIN sensor
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Sensit
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sensit technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature6 records
Sensit partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Custom ProductscoreCustom Products is an authorized North American distributor of Sensit products. They also manufacture complementary products including BSNE mass catchers, site towers, and wind tunnels used in erosion research. Located in Big Spring, TX.
- Beijing TechnoSolutionscoreAuthorized distributor for Sensit products in Beijing, China. Provides sales consultation and local support for Chinese customers. Room 305, Building No. 10, Xinqidian Jiayuan No. 5 Changchunqiao Rd., Beijing.
- Sigma Enterprises L.L.CcoreAuthorized distributor for Sensit products covering United Arab Emirates and Dubai region. Abu Dhabi Office: P.O. Box 3555, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Contact: [email protected].
- Encosys Co., LtdcoreAuthorized distributor for Sensit products in South Korea. Located at RM 232, 8-Dong, Industrial Complex #555-9 Hogae-Dong, Dongan-Ku, Anyang City, Kyunggi-Do, 431-831, South Korea.
- CLIMATEC Inc.coreAuthorized distributor for Sensit products in Japan. Located at Totaku Bldg. 4F 2-54-1, Ikebukuro Toshima-ku Tokyo 171-0014, Japan. Contact: [email protected].
- Truwel Scientific LimitedcoreAuthorized distributor for Sensit products in China. Beijing Office: Room 821, Jade Apartment, No. A38 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100039, China.
- Bacca Trading Co.minorAuthorized distributor for Sensit products in Egypt. Located at 39 dobat Buildings Saqr qurish, New Maadi Cairo, Egypt.
- Rainroot Scientific LimitedcoreAuthorized distributor for Sensit products in China. Located at Room 904, New Material Building, NO.7 Fenghui Mid Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100094, China.
- Beijing BoLun JingWei Tech Dev Co LtdcoreAuthorized distributor for Sensit products in China. Located at Room 713, Unit 1, Bldg 3, Zhujiang Mooer INT'L BLDG Beiqing RD Changping DIST Beijing China, 102206.
- RM Young CompanycoreRecommended supplier for anemometers (wind speed sensors) and wind direction sensors used in field erosion monitoring stations. Located in Traverse City, Michigan. Phone: 231-946-3980.
- Campbell ScientificcoreRecommended supplier for air temperature sensors and data systems used in field erosion monitoring stations integrated with Sensit sensors.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Sensit competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kipp & Zonen (OTT HydroMet): Kipp & Zonen manufactures solar radiation and atmospheric measurement instruments serving meteorological and environmental research markets. Comparable as a specialty scientific instrument manufacturer with proprietary sensor technology sold globally through distributor networks similar to Sensit's channel structure.
- Onset Computer Corporation (HOBO): Onset's HOBO product line includes data loggers and environmental sensors for field monitoring applications including soil and atmospheric measurements. Comparable as a provider of field-deployable environmental monitoring instrumentation, though primarily focused on temperature and weather variables rather than erosion.
- Met One Instruments: Met One Instruments manufactures air quality and meteorological sensors including anemometers that Sensit recommends as alternatives for wind speed measurements. Both serve environmental monitoring customers with complementary product portfolios in the same field monitoring stations.
- Decagon Devices (METER Group): METER Group (formerly Decagon Devices) manufactures soil moisture, temperature, and environmental sensors for research and agricultural markets. While broader than Sensit's erosion focus, METER overlaps in customer base (USDA, agricultural researchers) and competes for similar research instrumentation budgets.
- LI-COR Biosciences: LI-COR manufactures environmental measurement instruments including radiation sensors and eddy covariance systems used in atmospheric and ecological research. They are comparable as a specialty scientific instrumentation company serving similar research customers, though with broader scope and significantly larger scale.
Direct peers
- RM Young Company: RM Young manufactures anemometers and wind monitoring sensors recommended as preferred complements to Sensit's erosion sensors for field monitoring stations. Both target the same research and environmental monitoring customer base with specialized meteorological instrumentation.
- Hukseflux Thermal Sensors: Hukseflux is a Dutch specialist in heat flux and soil thermal property sensors serving geotechnical, agricultural, and environmental research markets. Comparable as a niche scientific sensor manufacturer with proprietary technology sold to research institutions globally.
- Campbell Scientific: Campbell Scientific manufactures data loggers (CR1000x, CR6) that Sensit sensors integrate with directly. Both serve environmental monitoring customers including agricultural research, weather stations, and geotechnical applications, making Campbell both a technology partner and the closest comparable in the environmental instrumentation market.
- Apogee Instruments: Apogee Instruments manufactures environmental sensors for atmospheric, soil, and plant measurements sold to research institutions worldwide. Comparable as a privately-held specialty sensor company serving agricultural research and climate monitoring applications similar to Sensit's erosion science market.
Others
- Custom Products: Custom Products is Sensit's authorized North American distributor and also manufactures BSNE mass catchers, site towers, and wind tunnels used in erosion research. While a channel partner rather than direct competitor, they represent the closest business model analog (specialty erosion research equipment manufacturer with direct-to-customer sales).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Sensit social profiles
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Sensit leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Sensit funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Sensit
What does Sensit do?
Sensit designs and manufactures piezoelectric crystal-based wind erosion measurement sensors (the H14-LIN and H15-LIN Mass Flux Sensors and the FP5 Flat Plate Surface Particle Movement Sensor) for remote field deployment. The sensors detect particle impacts and output TTL/CMOS compatible pulses for high-speed counting, enabling researchers to determine the threshold of movement (friction velocity U*) and measure horizontal mass flux of wind-eroded particles. Sensors are sold with mounting hardware, cables, glass spheres for testing, and wind diffusers, and integrate with Campbell Scientific data loggers for field data acquisition.
Is Sensit a public or private company?
Sensit is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sensit founded?
Sensit was founded in 1978. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Sensit based?
Sensit is headquartered in Redlands, United States, in the North America region.
How does Sensit make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Erosion Sensor Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are historical Data Logger and Specialty Instruments.
Who are Sensit's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kipp & Zonen (OTT HydroMet), Onset Computer Corporation (HOBO), Met One Instruments, Decagon Devices (METER Group) and LI-COR Biosciences. Direct peers are RM Young Company, Hukseflux Thermal Sensors, Campbell Scientific and Apogee Instruments. Custom Products is listed as an others.
Does Sensit have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sensit.
What industry is Sensit in?
Sensit's product category is Environmental Monitoring Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAA, Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration), with a secondary code of HDAHALAB, Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.