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Float, Level Sensors
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


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