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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RSF56H100R1/8
FLOATSWITCH VERT 1A NO/NC PPS
ILLS-G1000-D-015
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-10MWG 0.5-4.5V
RSF78H100RN
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC POLY
RSF53Y100R1/8
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC NYL
LLF44Y100RF
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PP 1M PVC 16/0
MS10C
CABLE FLOAT SPDT 10A POLY
BCS001F
SENSOR LEVEL MINI FLAT CAPAC
LMC110
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN; SW
TLL150-5N-0600-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,600MM
20017615-01
VCS-01 LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
SEN0370
SMALL PIPE DIAMETER LEVEL SENSOR
BCS0013
SENSOR LEVEL MINI TUBE CAPAC
OLS200D3SH
OPT LIQUID SENSOR M12 EXT MT HI
TLL150-5N-0500-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, CUT-TO-LENGTH
TLL150-5N-1000-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, CUT-TO-LENGTH
PTFA3315
HORIZONTAL LEVEL SENSOR POLYPRO
TSF84H100D
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWTCH PP 1A
RSF44HFP
FLOATSWITCH HORIZ 1A NO/NC PP
PLS-031B-6PPI
POWER LEVEL SENSOR
TSF83H100D
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWTCH NYLON 1A