Float, Level Sensors
Float & Level Sensors: Precision Monitoring for Liquid and Solid Levels
Definition:
Float and Level Sensors are specialized devices within the Sensors & Transducers category designed to detect, measure, and monitor the presence, absence, or precise level of liquids, powders, or granular materials in tanks, reservoirs, or industrial systems. These sensors convert physical level changes into electrical signals, enabling automated control and real-time data reporting.
Types of Float & Level Sensors:
1. Float Switches: Mechanical sensors with buoyant floats that trigger a switch at predetermined levels, ideal for simple on/off control in water tanks or sump pumps.
2. Ultrasonic Level Sensors: Non-contact devices using sound waves to measure distance to material surfaces, suited for corrosive or high-purity applications.
3. Capacitive Level Sensors: Detect level changes via dielectric constant shifts, perfect for adhesives, oils, or fine powders.
4. Optical Level Sensors: Utilize infrared light to sense liquid presence, commonly used in compact or hazardous environments.
5. Magnetostrictive Sensors: High-accuracy probes with a magnetic float, providing continuous level measurement for fuel or chemical storage.
Purchasing Recommendations:
- Material Compatibility: Match sensor construction (e.g., stainless steel, PTFE) to the medium s chemical properties to prevent corrosion.
- Output Type: Select analog (4-20mA, 0-10V) for continuous monitoring or discrete (relay, NPN/PNP) for alarm/control systems.
- Installation: Consider tank geometry submersible sensors for deep tanks, top-mounted units for pressurized systems.
- Certifications: Prioritize IP67/IP69K ratings for outdoor use or ATEX/IECEx for explosive atmospheres.
Float & Level Sensors optimize industrial efficiency by preventing overflows, dry runs, and inventory inaccuracies. Investing in the right technology reduces downtime and operational risks.
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BCS0010
SENSOR LEVEL MINI TUBE CAPAC
RSF66A25B175P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 202MM TOTAL L
RSF78HNP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC POLY
LS02-1A85-S-500W
SENSOR LEVEL FLOAT SPST-NO
RSF76Y100TV
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC PPS
RSF44H100RF
FLOATSWITCH HORIZ 1A NO/NC PP
FSH-31
FLOAT SWITCH HRZ 1/2 NPT PP
SA-3100-3-RAW
PIGGY BACK FLOAT SWITCH, 3M
RSF44Y100RF
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A POLYPROP
TLL150-5N-0225-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,225MM
RSF104H100JN
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA PP
TSF44H100DF
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PP 1A
TSF76Y050TV
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PPS .6A
BE-R1
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR NPN
FFSMC10BU
CABLE FLOAT HORZ SPDT C/O 10A
ILS-G0250-005
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-2.5MWG 4-20MA
LLF74Y100RM
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PP 1M PVC SILI
TSF46H100DF
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PPS 1A
RSF166B50B100P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 127MM TOTAL L
RSF106HNP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA PPS