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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ILTS-G1000-015
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-10MWG 4-20MA
TLL150-5N-0750-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,750MM
RSF47YGP
LEVEL SENSOR HORZ SPST 25VA PVDF
MC05A
FLOAT SENS LIQ SPST-NO .25A
S286-05
OIL LEVEL SWITCH 1/2" NPTF
RSF46H050TG
FLOATSWITCH HORIZ 1A NO/NC PPS
VPB1MNA
LVL SNR OPT POLY NIBR NPN CBL
LLF59Y100JC
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NC/NO NYLON
MS20BU
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NC 20A PVC
TLL150-5N-0825-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,825MM
LLG210D3L24-005
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
PLS-045B-3VAI
STAINLESS STEEL LEVEL SENSOR
TLL150-5N-0525-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,525MM
UM0017-000
ULTRASONIC BOTTOM LEVEL SENSOR
LS05-1A66-7-500W
SENSOR LEVEL FLOAT M10
PLS-031A-6PPI
POWER LEVEL SENSOR
ILLS-G0500-D-007
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-5MWG 0.5-4.5V
SA-3120-10-RAW
PIGGY BACK FLOAT SWITCH, 10M
RSF157HFP
LEVEL SENSOR HI TEMP VERT SPST 1
RSF78YNP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC POLY