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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RSF56Y050TB
FLOATSWITCH PPS N/O 25VA 50CM
RSF107H100GN
LEVEL SENSOR HI TEMP VERT 100VA
RSF66A25B100P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 127MM TOTAL L
LLF78HNP
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PP NITRILE
RSF108H100JN
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PP
OLS510D3L
OPT LIQUID LVL SENSOR M10 MNT LW
RSF58H100R1/8
FLOATSWITCH VERT 1A NO/NC POLY
LLF59Y100JC004
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NC/NO NYLON
RSF48HFP
FLOATSWITCH HORIZ 1A NO/NC PP
RSF87YP
HORIZ SPNO 25VA PVDF 1/2NPT MOUN
LITTLE-EX-10M
FLT SW FOR HAZARD AREA 10M CABLE
TSF76Y100DN
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PPS .6A
LMC400
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN; SW
MLST-4220-C2"-72"
RF CAPACITANCE LEVEL TRANSMITTER
CD34CNFLFNCP2
LIQUID LVL CAP SEN NPN NC M8
RSF66A25B100
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA SGL 127MM
ILLS-G1000-5-015
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-10MWG 4-20MA
S285-V05
COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH 1/2" NPTF
LMC410
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN; SW
TSF88Y100D
1/2NPT MNT TEMP SEN FLOATSW