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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LM10BW
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NC 10A PVC
VPA2MNA
LVL SEN OPTICAL GLASS NPN CBL
TSF48H100DF
COMP INT MNT TEMP SEN LVL SW
VH2
LVL SEN COND 1 PROBE HANGING
CLE1
LEVEL SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PROBE
TLL151-5N-0550-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,550MM
RSF26H050TG
FLOATSWITCH HORIZ 1A N/C PPS
RSF76H050TV
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC PPS
SQ4-A21-P
SENSOR FOR STANDARD LIQUID PNP
PLS-092A-6PPH
HORIZONTAL POWER LEVEL SENSOR
LLC710D3SH
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF166B50B150
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 177MM TOTAL L
RSF66A50A100P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 134MM TOTAL L
TLL150-5N-0925-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,925MM
LLF43H100RF
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA NYLON 1M PVC
PLS-080B-3VAL
STAINLESS STEEL LEVEL SENSOR
RSF74Y100RN
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC POLY
RSF66A25B150
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA SGL 177MM
LR8000
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP; SW
TSF86Y100D
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PPS .6A