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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TLL150-5N-0800-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,800MM
PTFA5001
VERTICAL LEVEL SENSOR POLYPRO CA
ILLS-G0100-D-003
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-1MWG 0.5-4.5V
ILTS-G0100-003
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-1MWG 4-20MA
SSF28X100
FLOATSWITCH 50VA NC/NO VERT SS
LLF77YNP
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PVDF NITRILE
MS20CU
CABLE FLOAT SPDT 20A PVC
LK3122
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
TLL150-5N-0550-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,550MM
TLL150-5N-0700-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,700MM
RSF66A25B75
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA SGL 120MM
ILLS-G0500-5-007
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-5MWG 4-20MA
TLL150-5N-0475-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,475MM
TLL150-5N-0275-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,275MM
TLL151-5N-0475-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,475MM
VNYI3
LVL SEN COND 3 PROBE NYLON
LLF43HFP
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA NYLON NITRILE
20017786-00
LS509-52 LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF84YP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A POLYPROP
SA-2359-5-RAW
MECHANICAL FLOAT SWITCH, 5M