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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RSF156HFP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA SPNO
MS10CU
CABLE FLOAT SPDT 10A POLY
RSF103Y100JN
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA NYLON
S286-V03
OIL LEVEL SWITCH 1/4" NPTF
VPA2MPA
LVL SEN OPTICAL GLASS PNP CBL
LMT100
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
RSF103YNP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA NYLON
TSF43H100DF
THERMISTOR FLOAT SW NYLON 1A
PLS-045A-3VAI
STAINLESS STEEL LEVEL SENSOR
TSF86Y050T
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PPS .6A
RSF106Y100JN
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PPS
RSF66A50A150
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA DUAL 184MM
TLL151-5N-0350-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,350MM
RSF74H100RN
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC POLY
RSF77H100GV
HORIZ SPNO 100VA PVDF 1 METRE PT
RSF76YNP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC PPS
RSF77H100GN
HORIZ SPNO 100VA PVDF 1 METRE PT
VNI3
LVL SNSR COND 3 PROBE NYLON
RSF87HP
HORIZ SPNO 100VA PVDF 1/2NPT MOU
VT2
LVL SEN COND 2 PROBE PTFE