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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TSF73Y100DN
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH NYL .6A
LLF76Y100RN
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PPS 1M PVC NIT
LLF74Y100RN
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PP 1M PVC NITR
LM10B
FLOATSWITCH CABLE END N/C 10A
PHP32EP15T-12"-24"
2 LVL 3" 150LB FLANGE PROBE HLDR
RSF88Y100R
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC POLY
MS20B
SPNC, 20AMP SWITCH, 5M PVC 3-COR
RSF108YNP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PP
PTFA1104
VERTICAL LEVEL SENSOR POLYPRO 2W
RSF57Y100GB
FLOAT SENS LIQ SPST-NC/NO .6A
CD50CNF05NO
SEN PROX FP NPN NO 5V
RSF87H100G
HORIZ SPNO 100VA PVDF 1/2NPT MOU
TLL150-5N-0350-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,350MM
RSF77YNP
HORIZ SPNO 25VA PVDF NITRILE M12
OLS700D3SH
OPT LIQ LVL SENS 1/4 NPT MNT HI
RSF43YFP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NYLON
FSV-31
FLOAT SWITCH VERT 1/8 PT PP
FM10-1111-AME2
SENSOR LEV 2SW TRI 4.48" 1/8"NPT
OLS200D3LSH
OPT LIQUID SENSOR M12 EXT MT LOW
TLL151-5N-0200-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,200MM