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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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FSH-24

FLOAT SWITCH HRZ COMP MNT NYL


PLS-031A-3PAI

MINIATURE LEVEL SENSOR


MS20CW

CABLE FLOAT SPDT 20A PVC


PLS-045B-6VAI

STAINLESS STEEL POWER LEVEL SENS


RSF86H050T

FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC PPS


SA-2368-33-RAW

HEAVY DUTY FLOAT SWITCH, 33M


RSF18Y100RF

FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC PP


VR2A

LVL SEN CAP NYLON 1.5 IN THD


TLL151-5N-0425-01

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,425MM


59630-1-T-02-A

REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT


TLL134-5N-0300-01

LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR 300MM


TLL122-N500

VERTICAL FLOAT SWITCH 500MM


PLS-031B-3PPI

MINIATURE LEVEL SENSOR


PLS-041A-3PAI

STANDARD LEVEL SENSOR


RSF57Y100GC

FLOAT SENS LIQ SPST-NC/NO .6A


PLS-020B-3PPI

WORLD'S SMALLEST MAGNETIC LEVEL


RSF107H100GV

LEVEL SENSOR HI TEMP VERT 100VA


RSF107HVP

LEVEL SENSOR HI TEMP VERT EXT PV


FFSMC10A

CABLE FLOAT HORZ SPST-NO 10A


59630-1-T-02-F

REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT


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