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Optical Level Switch Manufacturers and Suppliers

IQS Directory implements a thorough list of optical level switch manufacturers and suppliers. Utilize our listing to examine and sort top optical level switch manufacturers with previews of ads and detailed descriptions of each product. Any optical level switch company can design, engineer, and manufacture optical level switches to meet your companies specific qualifications. An easy connection to reach optical level switch companies through our fast request for quote form is provided on our website. The company information includes website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information. Customer reviews are available and product specific news articles. This source is right for you whether it's for a manufacturer of optical level sensors, optical liquid level sensors, and optical float switches.

  • Oxnard, CA 800-562-2447

    Since 1956, Harwil Corporation has been providing quality design and manufacturing of electro mechanical fluid flow and liquid level switches as well as pump emergency shutdown controllers. All of Harwil’s level switches are designed with a focus on producing simple, reliable, low cost units with broad operating flexibility in a multitude of physical, thermal and chemical operating environments.

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  • South Plainfield, NJ 800-631-5454

    A distributor of industrial instrumentation & process controls, representing top level switch manufacturers, such as Magnetrol. Precision level monitoring instruments & flow controls, float liquid level switches, magnetic switches & indicators, and new level switches & transmitters with radar technology.

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  • Dallas, TX 800-852-9984

    FPI Sensors manufactures standard and custom liquid level sensors. Our capabilities include single and multi-level float sensors, side mount, leak detection, continuous measurement, field adjustable products and custom applications. We have technology in capacitance, optical sensing and float type switches. We have the ability to modify standard products and to build complete custom designs.

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  • Cincinnati, OH 513-272-0131

    Vega Inc. has been a leader in the level switch industry for over 60 years. We serve a wide range of industries including industrial, chemical, and energy. With plants in over 80 countries, we are one of the best in the industry worldwide.

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Optical Level Switch Industry Information

Optical Level Switch

Optical level switches are measurement control devices that operate using optical sensors in order to use the light transmittance, reflective or refractive properties of the material being measured to determine its level. Optical level switches operate using either visible, infrared, or laser light, depending on what type of light is best-suited for the intended application.

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Optical Level Switch Design

Optical level switches operate without moving parts instead of depending on light emitting diodes (LEDs). LEDs used in optical level switches produce infrared light used to measure the material. Optical level switches mainly consist of an optical sensor, an LED, a probe, and a photocell. In general, optical level switches react to their physical state and will change depending on whether they are wet or dry (at least, if the probe is wet or dry). When wet, the amount of light reflected back to the level switch is reduced significantly as it is reflected into the liquid material. As a result, if it is dry the amount of reflected light is increased significantly, thus signally a change in the material level. The photocell detects the additional reflected light (which itself does not come into contact with the materials it measures) and then alerts the reaction of the level switch. Able to operate at temperatures up to 125°C (257ºF) and at pressures of up to 500 PSI, optical level switches are incredibly accurate, cost-efficient, and have a rapid response time. Additional parts can be utilized, such as fiber optic cable and a conductivity-type level sensor, in order to widen the capabilities of the optical level switch.

Applications of Optical Level Switches

Able to measure the levels of clear, translucent, reflective, and opaque materials, optical level switches can have either a contacting or non-contacting design. As a result of the wide-ranging capabilities of the optical level switch, the applications and industries in which it is utilized are numerous. They include chemical processing for material level control in aggressive and harsh environments, industrial manufacturing for measurement purposes in high temperatures and high power processing applications, medical for level sensing of materials requiring extremely precise measurements, and commercial for diverse applications such as restaurants and fishing and satellite communications. Some examples of materials that optical level switches commonly measure and control include sediments, liquids with suspending solids, aqueous, organic, and corrosive liquids such as water or food items.

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Standard Catalog Product as a Starting Point

Since 1955, Gems Sensors & Controls has built a solid reputation as a global industry innovator. They design and manufacture a wide range of sensors for the detection and measurement of liquid level, pressure, and flow, as well as solenoid valves for fluid control. While Gems is always willing to engineer a custom solution for qualified OEM customers, their standard product catalog is a universal starting point. The online fully digital catalog contains hundreds of standard models, reference specifications and unit pricing. Content is ever-evolving in response to the ongoing... Read More About This