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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RSF46Y050TG
FLOAT SW PPS N/O 25VA 50CM LEAD
RSF107YVP
LEVEL SENSOR HI TEMP VERT EXT PV
LK8124
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
TLL151-5N-0250-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,250MM
SEN0368
NON-CONTACT CAPACITIVE LIQUID LE
PLS-051B-6PPI
POWER LEVEL SENSOR
LLF77HNP
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PVDF NITRILE
RSF47H100GF
LEVEL SENSOR HI TEMP HORIZ SPST
FSV-35
FLOAT SWITCH VERT 1/8 PT PS
LM10C
FLOATSWITCH CABLE END C/O 10A
SSF22X100-18N
MIN FS SS 1/8NPT INT
RSF33W100RC
FLOAT SWITCH NYLON N/O 100VA
VPP205
LVL SEN COND 2 PROBE 0.5IN PP
MS20A
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NO 20A PVC
LLF47Y100GG
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PVDF 1M PTFE
LLF43Y100RF
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA NYLON 1M PVC 1
TSF88H100D
1/2NPT MNT TEMP SEN FLOATSW
RSF104Y100JN
VERTICAL, EXT MOUNT, N/O, 25VA
LR2050
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
ILS-G2000-025
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-20MWG 4-20MA