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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LLC101101
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF166A25B175
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 202MM TOTAL L
SK1
LEVEL SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PROBE
RSF166A25B150P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 177MM TOTAL L
LLC210D324-003
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF157YFP
LEVEL SENSOR HI TEMP VERT SPST 2
LR7000
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP; SW
SEN-10221
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR 8
LLF44H100RF
FLOAT SWITCH 100VA PP 1M PVC 16/
RSF166A25B175P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 202MM TOTAL L
RSF53Y100RC
FLOATSWITCH VERT .6A NO/NC NYL
BE-R1-P
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR PNP
LK8123
ELECTRONIC LEVEL SENSOR; PNP/NPN
LS02-1A66-S-500W
SENSOR LEVEL FLOAT SPST-NO
RSF107Y100GV
FLOAT SENS LIQ SPST-NC/NO .6A
RSF44YFP
FLOATSWITCH HORZ .6A POLYPROP
LLC103101
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF66B50B150P
DL PNT FLOATSWITCH 177MM TOTAL L
RSF16HFP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 1A NO/NC PPS
TLL150-5N-0575-71
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR,PRE-CUT,575MM