ES Straight Rod Stainless Steel Float Level Switches

Description

One or two level signals from a threaded stem

ES float switches use a ring magnet inside each float to operate a reed contact within the straight stem. A single float provides one sensing point; two floats provide upper and lower level signals for a receiving controller. The passive contacts require no separate sensor supply.

Choose 304 stainless steel for the standard construction or 316 stainless steel where the application requires it. The compact threaded mounting, sealing gasket and welded construction suit vertical installation in tanks, water-treatment equipment, heating systems and industrial reservoirs. Check compatibility with the actual liquid, concentration and temperature.

Contact and cable selection

Parameter1A12A1
Maximum contact rating10VA50VA
Maximum switching voltage100VAC/DC220VAC/DC
Maximum switching current0.5A1.5A
Breakdown-voltage reference110VAC/DC300VAC/DC
Maximum contact resistance100mΩ100mΩ
Switch-body temperature range−30–120°C−30–120°C

Apply voltage, current and contact-power limits together. Use a suitable receiving relay, and a correctly sized contactor for pump or motor control. Breakdown voltage is separate from the maximum switching voltage.

ConfigurationLead arrangementLead temperature limit
Single floatTwo braided high-temperature leads120°C
Double floatFour PVC leads, approximately 300mm long80°C

The double-float PVC leads have a lower temperature limit than the switch body. Keep every part of the installation within its own rating.

Glass reed-switch elements used for magnetic float sensing
Float magnets actuate reed contacts inside the stem.
ES single-float switch with two high-temperature braided leads
The single-float lead option is rated for temperatures up to 120°C.

Common dimensional values

DimensionAll single- and double-float models
L128mm
H116mm
H35mm
H428mm
Mounting threadM10×1.5

Single-float dimensions

All dimensions below are in mm and use the symbols in the downloadable drawing. Common dimensions are L1=28, H1=16, H3=5 and H4=28. The mounting thread is M10×1.5.

ModelH2ModelH2
ES451045ES601060
ES751075ES10010100
ES12010120ES15010150
ES18010180ES20010200
ES25010250ES30010300
ES35010350ES40010400
ES45010450ES50010500
ES55010550ES60010600
ES70010700ES75010750
ES80010800ES90010900
ES1000101000——

Double-float dimensions

Common dimensions are L1=28, H1=16, H3=5 and H4=28, with M10×1.5 mounting. H5 identifies the additional dimension in the double-float drawing; confirm the actual switching elevations as part of the order.

ModelH2, mmH5, mm
ES10010-210048
ES12010-212061
ES15010-215083
ES20010-2200139
ES25010-2250188
ES30010-2300228
ES35010-2350280
ES40010-2400310
ES45010-2450355
ES50010-2500408
ES55010-2550460
ES60010-2600512
ES65010-2650560
ES70010-2700555
ES75010-2750610
ES80010-2800660
ES85010-285038
ES90010-290038
ES95010-295038
ES100010-2100038
ES120010-2120038

H5 is measured from the upper float’s lower retaining-clip plane to the bottom end of the stem. The 38mm H5 options place both floats within a compact lower section of the stem. Specify custom lengths and switching elevations before manufacture.

Installation and operating checks

Install vertically with adequate clearance around both floats. Confirm each contact’s state at low and high levels before connecting the controller. Keep the sensing points away from external magnetic fields, and prevent deposits or debris from blocking the float travel. Inspect the sealing gasket and terminations during maintenance and disconnect power before servicing.