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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LLC102101
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
LI5143
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP; SWITCH
SA-2359-10-RAW
MECHANICAL FLOAT SWITCH, 10M
LI5142
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP; SWITCH
RSF26Y050TG
DROP FLOAT, SPNC 25VA, PPS, 50 C
RSF83H100R
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC NYLON
TSF86H100D
THERMISTOR FLOAT SWITCH PPS 1A
TLL150-5N-0675-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,675MM
RSF84Y100R
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A POLYPROP
PLS-020A-3PPI
WORLD'S SMALLEST MAGNETIC LEVEL
CLH5
LEVEL SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PROBE
TLL151-5N-0700-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,700MM
RSF73YNP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NO/NC NYLON
LLF73H100RN
FLOAT SWITCH NYLON 1M PVC
LLF73HNP
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA NYLON NITRILE
MS20C
SPCO, 20AMP SWITCH, 5M PVC 3-COR
RSF47HFP
LEVEL SENSOR HORZ SPST 100VA PVD
S287-03
COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH 1/2" NPTF
PTFA3415
HORIZONTAL LEVEL SENSOR POLYPRO
LLF77Y100GV
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PVDF 1M PTFE