Diffley-Wright Corporation
1891 Porter Lake Drive Suite 106
Sarasota, Florida 34240

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How Do Proximity Switches Work?

Proximity switches open or close an electrical circuit when they make contact with or come within a certain distance of an object. Proximity switches are most commonly used in manufacturing equipment, robotics, and security systems. There are 4 basic types of proximity switches: infrared, acoustic, capacitive, and inductive. Infrared Switches These work by sending out Read the full article…


What is the Diffley-Wright Corporation?

Welcome to Diffley-Wright Corp. of Sarasota Florida. We have been in the industrial automation business since 1964. Times have certainly changed since my father Tom Diffley started this business. In 1964 the minimum wage was $.75 an hour and justification for automating a manufacturing process was not an easy concept to sell. As a matter Read the full article…