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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TSF48Y100DF
COMP INT MNT TEMP SEN LVL SW
LITTLE-EX-5M
FLT SW FOR HAZARD AREA 5M CABLE
RSF56Y100TB
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC PPS
RSF54H100RC
FLOATSWITCH VERT 1A NO/NC POLY
RSF166A25B125P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 152MM TOTAL L
TLL151-5N-0775-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,775MM
RSF154YFP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA SPNO
FFSMC10BW
CABLE FLOAT HORZ SPDT C/O 10A
RSF14HFP
SENSOR LEVEL VERT 100VA SPNC PP
TLL151-5N-0825-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,825MM
VP02E
SENS OPTICAL LIQUID LEVEL NPN NO
VPC310
LVL SEN COND 3 PROBE 1IN PVC
RSF46Y100RF
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NC/NO PPS
CD34CNFLFNCT5
LIQUID LVL CAP SEN NPN NC CBL
CD34CNFLFPOT5
LIQUID LVL CAP SEN PNP NO CBL
SA-2359-33-RAW
MECHANICAL FLOAT SWITCH, 33M
LLF77H100GV
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PVDF 1M PTFE V
VH1
LVL SEN COND 1 PROBE HANGING
TLL151-5N-0375-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,375MM
OLS700D3LSH
OPT LIQ LVL SENS 1/4 NPT MNT LW