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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ILS-G1000-015
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-10MWG 4-20MA
TLL151-5N-0650-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,650MM
RSF84H100R
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC POLY
RSF58H100RC
FLOATSWITCH VERT 1A NO/NC POLY
RSF166A50A150P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 184MM TOTAL L
RSF166A25B150
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 177MM TOTAL L
TLL150-5N-0900-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,900MM
TLL151-5N-0300-01
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,300MM
RSF153YFP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA SPNO
LLF73Y100RM
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA NYLON 1M PVC S
LLC510D3L
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
LLF48H100RF
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PP(UL) 1M PVC
4965
SIMPLE WATER DETECTION SENSOR WI
MP1C-5
AUTOCLAVE LEVEL SWITCH 5M
RSF66A25B175
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA SGL 202MM
CD34CNFLFNOP2
LIQUID LVL CAP SEN NPN NO M8
RSF158YFP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 25VA SPNO
TLL150-5N-0375-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,375MM
RSF43Y100RF
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A NYLON
ILLS-G0250-D-005
SENSOR PRESSURE 0-2.5MWG 0.5-4.5