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	Float Material Float Material

ABS Plastic

CPVC Plastic

Polypropylene Plastic

	Material Material

Plastic

Fabric

	For Use With For Use With

	Input Voltage Input Voltage

	Shape Shape


Ball	Oblong

Cylinder	Rectangle

	Switch Starting Position Switch Starting Position

1 Off (Normally Open)

1 On (Normally Closed)

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

	Mounting Orientation Mounting Orientation

Vertical

Horizontal

	Diameter Diameter

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 200° F

200° to 249° F

250° to 299° F

	Inlet Pipe Size Inlet Pipe Size

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

	Insertion Depth Insertion Depth

	Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure

	Thread Size Thread Size

	Thread Type Thread Type

NPT

UNC

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

SPST-NO

SPST-NC

SPDT

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type

Wire Leads

Plug

Spade Terminals

	Current Current

	Mount Type Mount Type

	Connection Type Connection Type

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

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

REACH Compliant

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Level Switches

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Horizontal-Mount Hazardous Location
Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

These switches are CSA certified for hazardous locations.

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.

Vertical-Mount Float Switches
with Brackets for Chemicals

Use the included bracket to mount these switches to the inside 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.

Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

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

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.

Float Switches for Slurries and Thick Liquids

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

Floats

Floats for Threaded Rods

Connect these floats to threaded float rods.

Floats for Chemicals

Made of polyethylene, these floats can be used with chemicals, salts, and caustic fluids.

Float Valves

Brass Float Valves

Use these float valves with water.

Extra-Compact Plastic Float Valves

Control water levels in spaces where a rod and lever won’t fit; these float valves have an internal float and connect to your pipe.

PVC Float Valves

These float valves have a temperature range of 35° to 110° F.

Polypropylene Float Valves

Able to withstand higher temperatures than PVC float valves, these valves have a temperature range of 35° to 175° F.

Compact Metal Float Valves

Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space.

Compact Plastic Float Valves

Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space.

Compact Float Valves for Food and Beverage

Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space.

Compact Float Valves with Plastic
Reservoir for Food and Beverage

Commonly used in ice-making machines, these valves have floats that rest inside a clear plastic reservoir.

Flotation Devices

High-Visibility Life Vests

Vests are fluorescent yellow with reflective stripes to meet ANSI/ISEA 107 standards for high-visibility clothing.

Welders' Life Vests

A tough Nomex shell resists high temperatures and minor sparks when welding near the water. They are international safety orange to draw attention.

Life Vests

These vests have features such as snag-resistant belts and automatic inflation for specialized work near the water. They are international safety orange with reflective panels to draw attention.

Life Preserver Rings

Throw flotation rings into the water for emergency rescues.