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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RSF48YFP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC PP
LLF46HFP
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PPS NITRILE
SA-2368-10-RAW
HEAVY DUTY FLOAT SWITCH, 10M
RSF54Y100RC
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC POLY
LLF74HNP
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PP NITRILE
FSH-25
FLOAT SWITCH HRZ COMP MNT PS
ILS-G1002-110
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-100MWG 4-20MA
RSF56Y100R1/8
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC PPS
CD34CNFLFPCP2
SENSOR LEVEL SWITCH PNP
LLC210D3SH
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF34W100RF
FLOAT SWITCH HORZ SPST-NO
RSF166A25B75P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 102MM TOTAL L
SSF211X100
FLOATSWITCH 50VA NC/NO HORZ SS
TSF74H100DN
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PP 1A
TLL150-5N-0975-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,975MM
LLF47HGP
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PVDF VITON
RSF154HFP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA SPNO
RSF166A50A100P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 134MM TOTAL L
LR8300
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP; SW
FFSMC10CU
CABLE FLOAT HORZ SPST-NC 10A