robinson controls
Robinson Controls Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1954 that designs and produces CSA-certified explosion-proof pressure switches, micro switches, and cord assemblies for hazardous-location oil and gas applications worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1954
- HeadquartersLeduc, Canada
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What robinson controls does
Robinson Controls Inc. (legal name) is a privately held Canadian designer and manufacturer of mechanical pressure-operated switches engineered for hazardous locations where flammable atmospheres are present. Founded in 1954 as Camrose Electric Controls by Percy Robinson—an Imperial Oil engineer who invented the original oilfield hard-stop pressure switch—and rebranded under its current name in 2009, the company is headquartered at #104, 7609 Sparrow Drive, Leduc, Alberta. Its core product platform is the Robinson Pressure Switch family (RS74, RC-0750, RC-V, RC-VA-Dual, RC-AA-Dual series), which use mechanical pressure actuation combined with replaceable Honeywell BZ-series micro switches to detect and signal pressure excursions in Class I Div 1 and CEC Zone 1 explosive environments, with CSA-certified dual seals meeting ANSI/ISA-12.27.01-2003, ABSA CRNs, ASME Section VIII Div 1, CSA B51, NACE MR0175 compliance, and an ISO 9001:2015 registered QMS. Products are designed to be drop-in interchangeable with Presco and Argus style switches, allowing operators to standardize replacement parts across legacy installations.
robinson controls firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- robinson controls
- Legal name
- Robinson Controls Inc.
- Website
- https://robinsoncontrols.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1954
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Robinson Controls Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1954 that designs and produces CSA-certified explosion-proof pressure switches, micro switches, and cord assemblies for hazardous-location oil and gas applications worldwide.
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robinson controls industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pressure Switches
- NAICS
- Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)
- SIC
- Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)
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Where robinson controls is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leduc
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
robinson controls business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Pressure Switch Sales: One-time sale of hazardous location pressure switches. Products include the RS74 series (50-1500 PSI, $445-$510), RC-V series (variable differential, $540), RC-VA-Dual ($580), and RC-AA-Dual ($445). Prices range from $445 to $510 for standard pressure switches.
- Micro Switch Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement micro switches (Honeywell BZ-series) for Robinson, Presco, and Argus pressure switches. Prices range from $17 to $43 per unit.
- Surplus Equipment Sales: Sale of surplus/unused industrial equipment including Grove valves (4" to 30"), Fisher actuators, and Sulzer pumps. Prices range from $315 to $59,000. All surplus equipment is described as new/unused.
- Isolation Valve Sales: Sale of 2-inch isolation valves (RC-BV2, 3705 PSI) priced at $315. NACE compliant, designed for hazardous locations.
- Accessory Sales: Sale of accessories including CA-40 explosion-proof cord assemblies for hazardous locations at $120 each.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RS74A, 50-1500 PSI Hazardous Location Pressure Switch - $445.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RS74M, 50-1500 PSI Hazardous Location Pressure Switch - $485.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RS74A-750F Hi Temp, 50-1500 PSI - $470.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RS74M-750F Hi Temp, 50-1500 PSI - $510.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RC-V-Single Variable Differential, 20-500 PSI - $540.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RC-VA-Dual Variable & Fixed Differential, 20-500 PSI - $580.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RC-AA-Dual Fixed Differential, 20-500 PSI - $445.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | CA-40 Cord Assembly for Hazardous Locations - $120.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 2" Isolation Valve RC-BV2 3705 PSI - $315.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Honeywell BZ-2R-A2 Auto Reset Micro Switch - $17.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Honeywell BZ-2RQ-A2 Auto Reset Micro Switch - $36.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Honeywell BZ-RQX Manual Reset Micro Switch - $43.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Honeywell BZ-RX Manual Reset Micro Switch - $28.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Grove Valves - $1,090 to $59,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fisher Actuators - $780-$900 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
robinson controls product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Robinson Controls designs and manufactures explosion-proof pressure switches for hazardous locations, primarily serving oilfield and industrial applications. Their flagship Robinson Pressure Switch line includes RS74 series (50-1500 PSI), RC-0750 series (10-100 PSI), and RC-V/RC-VA/RC-AA dual-circuit variants (20-500 PSI), all interchangeable with Presco and Argus style switches. The company also sells Honeywell BZ-series replacement micro switches, CA-40 explosion-proof cord assemblies, RC-BV2 isolation valves, and surplus industrial equipment such as Grove valves, Fisher actuators, and Sulzer pumps.
Product overview
Robinson Controls is a designer and manufacturer of pressure switches for hazardous locations, particularly for oilfield applications where explosive atmospheres may be present. The core product line consists of Robinson Pressure Switches (Presco style) including RS74A series (50-1500 PSI with auto and manual reset variants, including high temperature 750°F versions), RC-0750 series (10-100 PSI), and RC-V/RC-VA/RC-AA series (20-500 PSI variable and dual-circuit configurations). The company also offers compatible Honeywell micro switches (BZ series auto and manual reset) as replacement components, CA-40 explosion proof cord assemblies, and RC-BV2 isolation valves. Additionally, the company sells surplus unused industrial equipment including Fisher actuators, Grove valves, and Sulzer pumps. All pressure switches are designed to be interchangeable with Presco and Argus style switches and meet ISO, CSA, ASME, and NACE International standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Robinson Pressure Switches: The company's flagship product line - rugged and reliable pressure switches designed for oilfield applications and hazardous locations where flammable processes or atmospheres are present.
Companies that use robinson controls
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
robinson controls technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature4 records
robinson controls partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
robinson controls competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Presco: Presco is the explicitly-named direct competitor whose pressure switch form factor Robinson's products are designed to be interchangeable with (e.g., RC-AA-Dual is interchangeable with Presco Type FF). Both compete for hazardous location oilfield pressure switching business.
- Argus: Argus is Robinson's other explicit interchangeability target (Robinson switches fit Argus installations). It is a direct peer competing for the same hazardous location pressure switch sockets in oilfield and industrial facilities.
- United Electric Controls: United Electric Controls is a North American manufacturer of pressure, temperature, level, and flow switches for hazardous locations and process safety, directly competing with Robinson in the oil & gas pressure switch category.
- SOR Inc. SOR Inc. designs and manufactures pressure, differential pressure, and temperature switches and transmitters for process industries including oil & gas and hazardous locations, making it a close direct peer to Robinson Controls.
- Ashcroft (Ashcroft Inc.): Ashcroft is a major manufacturer of pressure and temperature measurement instruments, including pressure switches certified for hazardous locations in oil & gas and process industries, competing head-to-head with Robinson's pressure switch lineup.
- Barksdale (Crane Co.): Barksdale, part of Crane Co., produces pressure switches, transducers, and control instruments for industrial and hazardous location applications, directly overlapping with Robinson's hazardous location pressure switch product lines.
- Magnetrol (AMETEK): Magnetrol, part of AMETEK, manufactures level, flow, and pressure instrumentation including switches for hazardous locations in oil, gas, and chemical processing — a direct peer to Robinson in process industry pressure switching.
Broad incumbents
- WIKA: WIKA is a broad global instrumentation incumbent covering pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement, including hazardous location pressure switches. It overlaps with Robinson in pressure switches but offers a far wider portfolio across many verticals.
- Honeywell: Honeywell is a broad industrial sensing incumbent whose BZ-series micro switches are actually resold by Robinson as replacement parts. Honeywell competes with Robinson in pressure switches and process instrumentation through its broader sensing portfolio.
- Emerson (Rosemount / Fisher): Emerson, through Rosemount and Fisher, is a broad industrial automation incumbent whose Fisher actuators Robinson resells as surplus. Emerson competes with Robinson in pressure instrumentation and process safety for oil & gas, but as part of a much larger portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
robinson controls financial estimates
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robinson controls leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
robinson controls funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Investors
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robinson controls M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about robinson controls
What does robinson controls do?
Robinson Controls designs and manufactures explosion-proof pressure switches for hazardous locations, primarily serving oilfield and industrial applications. Their flagship Robinson Pressure Switch line includes RS74 series (50-1500 PSI), RC-0750 series (10-100 PSI), and RC-V/RC-VA/RC-AA dual-circuit variants (20-500 PSI), all interchangeable with Presco and Argus style switches. The company also sells Honeywell BZ-series replacement micro switches, CA-40 explosion-proof cord assemblies, RC-BV2 isolation valves, and surplus industrial equipment such as Grove valves, Fisher actuators, and Sulzer pumps.
Is robinson controls a public or private company?
robinson controls is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was robinson controls founded?
robinson controls was founded in 1954.
Where is robinson controls based?
robinson controls is headquartered in Leduc, Canada, in the North America region.
How does robinson controls make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Pressure Switch Sales are the primary driver. The others are micro Switch Replacement Parts, surplus Equipment Sales, isolation Valve Sales and accessory Sales.
Who are robinson controls's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Presco, Argus, United Electric Controls, SOR Inc., Ashcroft (Ashcroft Inc.), Barksdale (Crane Co.) and Magnetrol (AMETEK). Broad incumbents are WIKA, Honeywell and Emerson (Rosemount / Fisher).
Does robinson controls have an API?
No public API is recorded for robinson controls.
What industry is robinson controls in?
robinson controls's product category is Industrial Pressure Switches. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAB, Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAL, Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection). Its NAICS code is 335314 and its SIC code is 3613.