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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VPB2MNA
SEN LVL OPTICAL GLASS NPN
59630-3-T-01-A
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
59630-3-T-01-F
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
FPS-T
SENSOR LEVEL FLOAT
FPS-B
SENSOR LEVEL FLOAT W/BRACKET
59630-1-T-03-F
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
29131
SENSOR LIQUID/POWDER LEVEL
59630-4-T-05-F
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
9D-FS
90 DEGREE FLOAT SWITCH
59630-3-T-05-A
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
ILLSU-GI360-D-012
SENSOR PRES 0-360MWG 0.5-4.5V 12
59630-2-T-02-A
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
HB-FS
HINGED BLACK FLOAT SWITCH
LLE103000
SENSOR LIQUID LEV TYPE3 -25-80C
59630-2-T-04-A
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
59630-2-T-02-F
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
59630-2-T-01-F
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
59630-3-T-04-F
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
RSF56Y064K1/8-004
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC PPS
59630-1-T-04-F
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT