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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RSF78Y100RM
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC NYLON
TLL150-5N-0450-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,450MM
LLF43YFP
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA NYLON NITRILE
LS03/DL-1A85-PA-500W
SENSOR LEVEL FLOAT SPST-NO
ILTS-G0500-007
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-5MWG 4-20MA
LLC210D3LSH
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
PLS-045A-6VAI
STAINLESS STEEL POWER LEVEL SENS
RSF76Y050TV
FLOATSWITCH 25VA PPS N/O 50CM
PLS-031A-3PPI
MINIATURE LEVEL SENSOR
81501-000
VS801-51 VERTICAL LEVEL SENSOR
TLL151-5N-1000-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, CUT-TO-LENGTH
MC05BH
FLOAT SENS LIQ SPST-NC .25A
BCS000Y
SENSOR LEVEL FLEX STRIP CAPAC
TLL151-5N-0900-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,900MM
MS20AW
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NO 20A PVC
PLS-081B-3VAI
STAINLESS STEEL LEVEL SENSOR
RSF56H050TB
FLOATSWITCH VERT 1A NO/NC PPS
RSF77HNP
HORIZ SPNO 100VA PVDF NITRILE M1
RSF83HP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC NYLON
TSF78H100DN
COMP EXT MNT TEMP SEN LVL SW