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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LLC200D3SH
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF86YP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC PPS
MS10BW
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NC 10A POLY
TLL151-5N-0225-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,225MM
SA-2359-2-RAW
MECHANICAL FLOAT SWITCH, 2M
RSF103H100JN
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA NYLON
RSF46YFP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NC/NO PPS
RSF74HNP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC POLY
RSF106Y050TV
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PPS
LS05-1A66-1-500W
SENSOR LEVEL FLOAT M10
RSF56H100RC
FLOATSWITCH VERT 1A NO/NC PPS
RSF47HGP
LEVEL SENSOR HORZ SPST 100VA PVD
TLL151-5N-0450-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,450MM
ILS-G0100-003
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-1MWG 4-20MA
CLH3
PROBE
LLF69B198
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NC/NO PPS
BCW0004
SENSOR LEVEL FLEX STRIP CAPAC
TSF78Y100DN
COMP EXT MNT TEMP SEN LVL SW
VH3-4-MB1
VH3 AND VH4 SNAP ON BRACKET
LMC510
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN; SW