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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VTI1
LVL SNSR COND 1 PROBE PTFE
80649-000
LS809-32 LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
VNY2
SEN LVL COND 2 PROBE NYLON
VPA2MPA-1
SEN LVL OPTICAL GLASS PNP
VP01EM
SEN LVL OPTICAL MOD NPN NC
RSF76Y100RV
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
VP04EM
SEN LVL OPTICAL MOD NPN NO
VP02EM
SEN LVL OPTICAL MOD NPN NO
VP03EM
SEN LVL OPTICAL MOD NPN NC
VPC105
LVL SNR COND 1 PROBE 0 5IN PVC
VPP210
LVL SNSR COND 2 PROBE 1IN PP
VN4
LVL SNSR COND 4 PROBE NYLON
VNI2
LVL SNSR COND 2 PROBE NYLON
VP04EPM
SEN LVL OPTICAL MOD PNP NO
VRY2A
LVL SNSR CAP NYLON 1 5 IN THD
VH4
LEVEL HANGING PROBE W/O CBL
LLG710D3L24-005
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
VPC110
LVL SNSR COND 1 PROBE 1IN PVC
LLC610D3LSH
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
FSH-35
FLOAT SWITCH HRZ 1/2 NPT PS