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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LVL SEN COND 2 PROBE NYLON
LK3123
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
RSF124Y030KC
MIN HORIZONTAL FLOAT SWITCH M12
SSF211X100H
FLOATSWITCH HORZ SS .5A NC/NO
RSF73H100RN
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC NYLON
RSF166A25B125
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 152MM TOTAL L
LK3124
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
LLF47Y100GF
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PVDF 1M PTFE
RSF48Y100RF
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC PP
RSF166A50A150
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 184MM TOTAL L
TLL151-5N-0950-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,950MM
FFSMC10AW
CABLE FLOAT HORZ SPST-NO 10A
RSF104YNP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PP
TSF46Y050TG
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PPS .6A
LLC500D3L
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
VRY2B
LVL SEN CAP NYLON 1.5 IN THD
SEN0509
CAPACITIVE PIPELINE LIQUID LEVEL
LLG710D324-005
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
LLC103000
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
LLF46Y100RF
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PPS 1M PVC 16/