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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VPC210
LVL SEN COND 2 PROBE 1IN PVC
LLC510D3
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF106YNP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PPS
LI5141
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP; SWITCH
SQ4-A22-N
SENSOR FOR CHEMICAL LIQUID NPN
TSF73H100DN
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH NYLON 1A
RSF76HNP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC PPS
PLS-051B-3PPI
STANDARD LEVEL SENSOR
RSF43HFP
FLOATSWITCH HORIZ 1A NO/NC NYLON
TLL151-5N-0975-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,975MM
RSF26YFP
FLOATSWITCH 25VA N/C HORZ PPS
BCS001A
SENSOR LEVEL MINI FLAT CAPAC
LMT121
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
RSF166B50B100
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 127MM TOTAL L
RSF66A50A100
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA DUAL 134MM
LK1022
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
LLF76YNP
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PPS NITRILE
RSF106Y100JV
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA PPS
PLS-041B-3PAI
STANDARD LEVEL SENSOR
PLS-051A-3PPI
STANDARD LEVEL SENSOR