Float Sensors | McMaster-Carr

	For Use With For Use With

Cleaning Solutions

Hydraulic Fluid

Plating Solutions

	Input Voltage Input Voltage

	Float Material Float Material

Stainless Steel

	Mounting Orientation Mounting Orientation

	Switch Starting Position Switch Starting Position

1 Off (Normally Open)

1 On (Normally Closed)

1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On
(Normally Closed)

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 150° F

150° to 199° F

200° to 249° F

250° to 299° F

300° F or greater

	Insertion Depth Insertion Depth

	Mount Type Mount Type

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type

Spade Terminals

	Mounting Location Mounting Location

	Stem Material Stem Material

Stainless Steel

	Current Current

0.12 A @ 120 V AC

0.16 A @ 120 V AC

0.17 A @ 120 V AC

0.28 A @ 120 V AC

0.3 A @ 120 V AC

0.4 A @ 120 V AC

0.5 A @ 120 V AC

0.83 A @ 120 V AC

10 A @ 120 V AC

15 A @ 120 V AC

0.5 A @ 120 V AC/DC

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Overall Diameter Overall Diameter

	Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure

15 psi @ 70° F

20 psi @ 70° F

28 psi @ 70° F

29 psi @ 70° F

50 psi @ 70° F

85 psi @ 70° F

100 psi @ 70° F

125 psi @ 70° F

150 psi @ 70° F

200 psi @ 70° F

300 psi @ 70° F

350 psi @ 70° F

360 psi @ 70° F

500 psi @ 70° F

750 psi @ 70° F

900 psi @ 70° F

1,000 psi @ 70° F

1,500 psi @ 70° F

2,000 psi @ 70° F

	Connection Type Connection Type

	Body Material Body Material

Stainless Steel

	Minimum Specific Gravity Minimum Specific Gravity

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	Gender Gender

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

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Level Switches for Water

Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water

Mount these switches from outside the tank through a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank.

Dual-Level Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water

Empty and fill your tank with a single device—this dual-level switch includes two float switches that actuate at different levels. Mount through a threaded connection at the top of your tank.

Through-Wall Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water

Install these switches into an unthreaded hole at the top or bottom of your tank and secure with a nut from inside the tank.

Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Water

Install these switches into a threaded connection in your tank wall from outside the tank.

Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Water

Mount these switches through an unthreaded hole in your tank wall and secure with a nut from outside the tank.

Drop-In Float Switches for Water

Drop-In Float Switches for Water

Hang these free-floating switches in your tank for liquid-level monitoring that doesn't require installation through a tank wall.

Hazardous Location Float Switches for Water

Hazardous Location Float Switches for Water

For use in locations with flammable gases and combustible dust, this switch is UL listed and CSA certified for Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups C and D; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G.

Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

Mount these switches from outside the tank through a threaded connection.

Dual-Level Vertical-Mount Float
Switches for Fuels and Oils

Empty and fill your tank with a single device—these dual-level switches include two float switches that actuate at different levels. Mount through a threaded connection at the top of your tank.

Vertical-Mount Float Switches
with Bracket for Fuels and Oils

Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Bracket for Fuels and Oils

Use the included bracket to mount these switches to the inside of your tank.

Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

Install these switches into a threaded connection in your tank wall from outside the tank.

Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount
Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

Mount these switches through an unthreaded hole in your tank wall and secure with a nut from outside the tank.

External-Mount Float Switches for Oils

For visual monitoring and easy access, these switches are housed in a clear acrylic reservoir that mounts to the outside of your tank.

Vertical-Mount Hazardous Location
Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

Vertical-Mount Hazardous Location Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

For use in locations with flammable gases and combustible dust, this switch is UL listed and CSA certified for Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups C and D; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G.

Horizontal-Mount Hazardous Location
Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

These switches are CSA certified for hazardous locations.

Level Switches for Chemicals

Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

Mount these switches from outside the tank through a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank.

Through-Wall Vertical-Mount
Float Switches for Chemicals

Install these switches into an unthreaded hole at the top or bottom of your tank and secure with a nut from inside the tank.

Vertical-Mount Float Switches
with Brackets for Chemicals

Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Brackets for Chemicals

Use the included bracket to mount these switches to the inside of your tank.

Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount
Float Switches for Chemicals

Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

Install these switches into a threaded connection in your tank wall from outside the tank.

Hazardous Location Float Switches for Chemicals

Designed for use in areas where flammable substances are present, these switches are CSA certified for hazardous locations.

Float Switches for Food and Beverage

Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Food and Beverage

Mount these switches into a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank.

Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Food and Beverage

Install these switches into a threaded connection in your tank wall from outside the tank.

Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount Float
Switches for Food and Beverage

Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Food and Beverage

Mount these switches through an unthreaded hole in your tank wall and secure with a nut from inside the tank.

Float Switches for Slurries and Thick Liquids

Float Switches for Slurries and Thick Liquids

A polypropylene float makes these switches buoyant even in viscous liquids.

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