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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FN20-A017
FN20-A014-XXX-E Normally Open N
TLL150-5N-0425-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,425MM
OLS710D3LSH
FLOAT SENS LIQ PUSH-PULL 2.5MA
SLP4AP15
PROBE SUBMERSIBLE 25VA 15M CABLE
RSF103HNP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA NYLON
20017769-00
VS301-51N LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
VP02EP
SENS OPTICAL LIQUID LEVEL PNP NO
RSF16Y050TG
FLOATSWITCH VERT SPST-NO POLY
MS10B
CABLE FLOAT SPST-NC 10A PLOY
VP01EP
SENS OPTICAL LIQUID LEVEL PNP NC
LLF77Y100GN
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PVDF 1M PTFE
VP01-110TB
LVL SEN OPTICAL 110VAC NC
LMC100
BINARY LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN; SW
LLF44YFP
FLOAT SWITCH 25VA PP NITRILE
RSF87Y100G
FLOAT SENS LIQ SPST-NC/NO .6A
RSF77YVP
HORIZ SPNO 25VA PVDF VITON M12 P
LLF73Y100RN
FLOAT SWITCH NYLON 1M PVC
RSF76H100RN
FLOATSWITCH HORZ 1A NO/NC PPS
UM0034-000
ULTRASONIC TOP LEVEL SENSOR
LK1023
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN