
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