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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RSF66A25B125P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 152MM TOTAL L
RSF66B50B150
FLOATSWITCH 25VA DUAL VERT 177MM
MS10BU
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NC 10A PLOY
TLL151-5N-0675-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,675MM
RSF58Y100R1/8
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC POLY
RSF54Y100R1/8
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC POLY
LLF78H100RN
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PP(UL) 1M PVC
LM10AW
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NO 10A
RSF108Y100JN
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PP
ILLS-G0100-5-003
SENSOR PRESSUER 0-1MWG 4-20MA
MC05B
FLOAT SENS LIQ SPST-NC .25A
MS10A
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NO 10A POLY
RSF46H100RF
FLOATSWITCH HORIZ 1A NO/NC PPS
OLS210D3SH
FLOAT SENS LIQ PUSH-PULL 2.5MA
20017663-00
LCS-03 LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF166A25B100P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 127MM TOTAL L
LLC710D324-005
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
S285-109
COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH 1/4" NPTF
RSF74YNP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC POLY
VP03EP
LVL SEN OPTICAL PNP NC