Technology leader in measuring magnetic fields and electric current

Globally recognised as the technology leader in gaussmeters, probes, current sensors, and Hall-effect devices.

F.W.Bell Inc. was founded by Floyd Bell in 1944 to design and manufacture Hall generators and continues to produce this type of device to this day. Over the decades, it has been a pioneer in developing instrumentation to measure electric current and magnetic fields. From the first Gaussmeters fitted with solid-state electronics to the popular 5100 hand held series, our equipment is used by engineers and scientists around the world.

The F.W. Bell product line became part of OECO in 2010 and is now part of Meggitt’s Power & Motion business alongside other industry pioneers - Securaplane, TFE Electronics and Artus.
For more details, see our timeline

Why F.W. Bell

For over 60 years our customers have trusted F.W. Bell for:

  • technology leadership
  • standard and custom-designed solutions
  • ease of use, accuracy and reliability.

About the division – Meggitt Sensing Systems (MSS)

OECO is part of MSS, one of the world’s leading providers of high performance sensing, monitoring, power and motion systems. The division’s capabilities include power generation and conversion; air data systems and flight displays; ignition systems; motion and position sensors; as well as sensing and machinery monitoring.

MSS has operated through its antecedents since 1852 — ECET, Endevco®, Ferroperm Piezoceramics, Lodge Ignition, Negretti & Zambra, Sensorex and Vibro-Meter®.

Parent company – Meggitt PLC


Headquartered in the UK, Meggitt is an international engineering group specialising in extreme environment components and sub-systems for aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. It consists of four operating divisions:

  • Energy & Equipment
  • Airframe Systems
  • Engine Systems
  • Services & Support

Find out more about Meggitt.

By cooperating both within and across divisions, we can provide a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions for any new program.

Timeline of pioneering advances at F.W. Bell


 

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