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    Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Float Switch. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals.
    Image of Product. Float Switch with Splash Guard. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals, Splash Guard.

    Float Switch

    Float Switch with

    Splash Guard

    Mount these switches from outside the tank through a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float.
    316 Stainless Steel Float—Choose switches with a 316 stainless steel float for durability in harsh conditions.
    Splash Guard—Switches with splash guard minimize false switch activation caused by splashing liquid.
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @
    Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2202 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"1 1/2"Wire Leads50195K85000000
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2202 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    1 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"1 1/2"Wire Leads50195K6200000
     
    Polypropylene Float with Splash Guard
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.9100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.3 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1 1/2"Wire Leads50195K9400000
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2202 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"2"Wire Leads50195K8400000
     
    PVDF Float with Splash Guard
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.9515 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.3 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1 1/2"Wire Leads44785K1600000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float with Splash Guard
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.65200 psi @ 70° F35 to 4802 15/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2 1/8"2 3/8"Wire Leads4646K16000000
     

    Hazardous Location Float Switches for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Float Switches. Hazardous Location Float Switches for Chemicals, 316 Stainless Steel Body and Float, Style A.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Hazardous Location Float Switches for Chemicals.

    Style A

    Designed for use in areas where flammable substances are present, these switches are CSA certified for hazardous locations. Mount them through a tank wall.
    Style A—Style A meet Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G; and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2.
    Pipe
    Conduit
    Style
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Electrical
    Connection
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Certification
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body and Float
    A1/2
    NPT
    Male0.7300 psi @ 70° F0 to 3904 5/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads1/4
    NPT
    MaleUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    46815K110000000
    A1/2
    NPT
    Male0.7300 psi @ 70° F0 to 3904 5/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads1/2
    NPT
    MaleUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    46815K22000000
    A1
    NPT
    Male0.7300 psi @ 70° F0 to 3904 5/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads1/2
    NPT
    MaleUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    46815K21000000
     

    Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Float Switch. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals.
    Image of Product. Float Switch with Splash Guard. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Through-Wall Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals, Splash Guard.

    Float Switch

    Float Switch with Splash Guard

    Mount these switches through an unthreaded hole in your tank wall and secure with a nut from outside the tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float.
    Splash Guard—Switches with splash guard minimize false switch activation caused by splashing liquid.
    Switches
    Replacement
    Floats
    For Hole
    Dia.
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Electrical
    Connection
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body and Float with Splash Guard
    3/8"0.8300 psi @ 70° F-40 to 3902 9/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACThrough WallWire LeadsMounting Nut46815K1800000004646K89000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body and Float
    1/2"0.8100 psi @ 70° F-40 to 3903 3/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACThrough WallWire LeadsMounting Nut46815K23000000———0
     

    Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Switch. Front orientation. Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals.
    Image of Product. Switch with Splash Guard. Front orientation. Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals, Splash Guard.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Horizontal-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals.

    Switch

    Switch with Splash Guard

    Install these switches into a threaded connection in your tank wall from outside the tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float.
    Splash Guard—Switches with splash guard minimize false switch activation caused by splashing liquid.
    Pipe
    Conduit
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Electrical
    Connection
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    PVDF Body and Float
    1/2
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F-40 to 2202 3/4"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads1/2
    NPT
    Male5082K21000000
     
    PVDF Body and Float with Splash Guard
    1
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F-40 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads1/2
    NPT
    Male5082K22000000
     
    Polypropylene Body and Float
    1/2
    NPT
    Male0.7100 psi @ 70° F-40 to 2202 3/4"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads1/4
    NPT
    Male46515K4300000
     
    Polypropylene Body and Float with Splash Guard
    1
    NPT
    Male0.7100 psi @ 70° F-40 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads46515K7100000
    1
    NPT
    Male0.7100 psi @ 70° F-40 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACWire Leads1/2
    NPT
    Male46515K8100000
     

    Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Brackets for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Brackets for Chemicals.
    Use the included bracket to mount these switches to the inside of your tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float. A splash guard minimizes false switch activation caused by splashing liquid.
    316 Stainless Steel Float—Choose switches with a 316 stainless steel float for durability in harsh conditions.
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @
    Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float with Splash Guard
    0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2203 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"2 1/2"4666K730000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float with Splash Guard
    0.6585 psi @ 70° F35 to 2303 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"2 1/2"4666K74000000
     

    Through-Wall Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Float Switches. 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. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float.
    For Hole
    Dia.
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Includes
    Each
    120V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float
    3/8"0.750 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 1/4"1 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.12 amp @ 120V ACThrough Wall, Top, Bottom5/8"9/16"Wire LeadsMounting Nut50195K74000000
    3/8"0.750 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 1/4"1 On
    SPST-NC
    0.12 amp @ 120V ACThrough Wall, Top, Bottom5/8"9/16"Wire LeadsMounting Nut50195K7300000
     
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