Instrumentation and Controls for Hilo & Hawai‘i Island

Q: How fast can you be on site?

It depends on scope and location; we propose realistic dates and can often support urgent needs by phone or video the same day.

Serving Hilo and Hawai‘i Island with corrosion-resistant instrumentation, analyzers, and field services—built for heavy rainfall, coastal salt-fog, and remote sites.

Reliable Process Measurement for Hilo & East Hawai‘i

Hilo’s utilities, industrial plants, research facilities, and coastal infrastructure demand instruments that stand up to heavy rain, salt-fog, and remote sites. Clipper Controls supplies and supports sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control systems engineered for island conditions to keep operations safe, efficient, and compliant.

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Call (844) 880-2469 — ask for the Hilo/Hawai'i team.

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Solutions We Deliver

Products Offered:

Flow Measurement — Ultrasonic, magnetic, and open-channel systems; AV/LaserFlow and primary devices.
Level — Non-contact radar, guided-wave radar, ultrasonic, and vibrating-fork point level.
Pressure & Temperature — Industrial and sanitary transmitters, switches, and assemblies.
Analytical — pH/ORP, conductivity, DO, turbidity/solids, chlorine, TOC, oil-in-water, moisture analyzers.
Signal Conditioning & Safety — Isolators, alarms, and safety relays.
Data & Telemetry — Flow computers, cellular gateways, and secure cloud dashboards.

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Services Offered:

Calibration & Verification: On-site meter verification, loop checks, and calibration certificates.
Start-Up & Commissioning: Installation support, programming, and acceptance testing.
Rentals: Portable/refrigerated samplers, flow modules and accessories.
Training: Operator/maintenance training for best practices and data quality.
Maintenance & Repair: Preventive maintenance and break/fix for supported lines.

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Industries We Help in Hilo & East Hawai‘i

Municipal water and wastewater treatment
Stormwater (MS4) monitoring and wet-weather compliance
Power & energy/ utilities (boiler, cooling, and reuse systems)
Food & beverage, and agriculture/aquaculture processing
Ports, marine, and coastal facilities
Universities & labs (UH Hilo and research programs)

Our local team supports facilities across Hilo, Kea‘au, Pāhoa (Puna), Hāmākua Coast (Honoka‘a), and Waimea (Kamuela), with travel available across the Island of Hawai‘i as needed—ensuring quick response times and knowledgeable technical support.

Manufacturers We Represent

We serve East Hawai‘i as a manufacturer’s representative and authorized distributor—also acting as a trusted supplier, channel partner, and local agent for the brands below. Where appropriate, we operate as a stocking wholesaler to shorten lead times.

Teledyne ISCO — Portable & refrigerated samplers; open-channel flow (Signature/Duratracker); LaserFlow & AV sensors; rain modules; stormwater compliance kits and accessories.
Moore Industries — Signal conditioners/isolators, alarms & trip amplifiers, temperature transmitters, safety interfaces, and I/O solutions for noisy/long runs.
Panametrics — Moisture analyzers (dew point) and ultrasonic flow (clamp-on liquid/gas) for utilities, process, and energy.
UWT — Non-contact radar and vibrating level switches for liquids and bulk solids.
Metrix — Vibration monitoring & machinery protection for rotating equipment.
SOR Controls Group — Rugged pressure/temperature switches and transmitters; level switches.
Reotemp — Temperature & pressure instrumentation: RTD/TC assemblies, transmitters, diaphragm seals, thermowells, gauges.
Toshiba — Magnetic flowmeters, including compact Mount Anywhere magmeters.

This is a partial list of the manufacturers we represent; line availability may vary by application and territory. Need a specific brand? Call 844-880-2469 or contact us.

Local Context we Understand

High rainfall & coastal exposure:
Corrosion-resistant materials, IP/NEMA-rated enclosures, and sealed connectors.

Remote pump stations & long runs:
Low-noise signal paths, isolation, and cellular telemetry.

Variable hydraulics:
Reliable depth/velocity in channels influenced by storms and tides.

Why Choose Clipper Controls

Regional expertise: Serving California, Nevada, and Hawaii since 1974.
Trusted manufacturers: Authorized representative for brands like SOR Controls Group, Reotemp Instruments, Metrix, and Moore Industries. Check out our manufacturers page to see a full list of companies we partner with and represent.
End-to-end support: From specification and quoting to commissioning and calibration.
Commitment to accuracy: ISO-compliant standards and traceable calibration services.