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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VPA1MNA-1
SEN LVL OPTICAL POLYS NPN
VP02EPM
SEN LVL OPTICAL MOD PNP NO
VT3
SEN LVL COND 3 PROBE PTFE
VPA1MPA-1
SEN LVL OPTICAL POLYS PNP
VPB1MPA-1
LVL SNSR OPTICAL POLYS PNP QDC
PTFA2115
VERTICAL LEVEL SENSOR INOX 2WIRE
VPB2MNA-1
SEN LVL OPTICAL GLASS NPN
LS804-31
LS804-31 LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
VNY1
LVL SNSR COND 1 PROBE NYLON
VTI3
SEN LVL COND 3 PROBE PTFE
VPB2MPA-1
SEN LVL OPTICAL GLASS NPN
PFA3125EX
HORIZONTAL LEVEL SENSOR PLASTIQU
VNYI4
SEN LVL COND 4 PROBE NYLON
VPB1MPA
LVL SNR OPT POLY NIBR PNP CBL
POS187311
POS LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
VPP310
SEN LVL COND 3 PROBE 1IN PP
LRNR31N01
LNR FLOAT SWITCH
LLC710D324-003
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
PTFA1015
VERTICAL LEVEL SENSOR NYLON CABL
VNI4
LEVEL SENSOR 4X1M S S INSUL