Sealed Head Stainless Steel Float Level Switches

Description

Sealed cable termination for industrial tanks

These stainless steel float switches combine magnetic reed sensing with a Japanese-style sealed connection head. The enclosed termination space and sealed cable entry help protect connections from moisture, dust and oil mist. A 1in threaded mounting secures the assembly to the tank.

Choose a single float for one sensing point or a double float for high and low level signals. The float and stem are available in 304 or 316 stainless steel. Welded joints, high-temperature leads and the accessible connection head suit water-treatment systems, cooling circuits and industrial reservoirs.

Sealed connection head with cover and side cable entry
The connection head encloses the terminals and provides a sealed side cable entry.
Single-float connection head open to show its two internal leads
The single-float example shows two leads connected inside the head.

Contact and environmental ratings

Parameter1A12A1
Maximum contact rating10VA50VA
Maximum switching voltage100VAC/DC220VAC/DC
Maximum switching current0.5A1.5A
Breakdown-voltage reference110VAC/DC300VAC/DC
Maximum contact resistance100mΩ100mΩ
Operating temperature−30–120°C−30–120°C
Enclosure protectionIP65IP65

Observe contact power, switching voltage and current together. Select the actual enclosure configuration for any higher protection requirement. Use the float as a receiving-relay or PLC input signal and select a suitable relay, contactor or motor starter for the load.

Welded joint between the stainless steel stem and threaded mounting
The welded stem joint forms part of the sealed mechanical assembly.

Single-float common dimensions

Dimensions are in mm and apply to every single-float sealed-head model below. H1 identifies the stem assembly length below the mounting fitting.

L1L2L3H2H3H4Thread
88.52882428381in

Double-float common dimensions

Dimensions are in mm and apply to every double-float sealed-head model below. Its H1 is the stem assembly length and H2 is the complete assembly height. Keep the symbols with the matching single- or double-float drawing.

L1L2L3H3H4H5Thread
92.72882428381in

Japanese-style sealed-head ES sizes

Single-float modelDouble-float modelH1, mmDouble-float H2, mm
ES7510—75—
ES10010ES10010-2100210
ES15010ES15010-2150260
ES20010ES20010-2200310
ES25010ES25010-2250360
ES30010ES30010-2300410
ES35010ES35010-2350460
ES40010ES40010-2400510
ES45010ES45010-2450560
ES50010ES50010-2500610
ES55010ES55010-2550660
ES60010ES60010-2600710
ES65010ES65010-2650760
ES70010ES70010-2700810
ES75010ES75010-2750860
ES80010ES80010-2800910
ES85010ES85010-2850960
ES90010ES90010-29001010
ES95010ES95010-29501060
ES100010ES100010-210001110
ES110010ES110010-211001210
ES120010ES120010-212001310
ES130010ES130010-213001410
ES140010ES140010-214001510

Select the thread standard and pitch to match the tank. Custom stem lengths, float counts, switching elevations, cable lengths and wire specifications are available. The size identifiers in this table apply to the sealed-head construction.

Switching action and two-level control

In the standard below-closed arrangement, the contact opens as the float rises away from the reed’s operating position and closes as it falls back. Reverse the float to change the closed-state orientation and check continuity before connection.

For filling, the lower level starts operation and the upper level stops it. For drainage, the upper level starts operation and the lower level stops it. A receiving relay circuit can maintain operation between these two points.

14-pin relay connectionFunction in the 220VAC example
10–13 jumperLive supply and coil terminal 13
11Neutral and float common return
12–14 jumperAuxiliary-contact common and coil terminal 14
14Start-signal lead
8Permit / stop-signal lead
6 and 7Switched load connections

Use the 220VAC example only with a 220VAC-rated float option and the matching relay coil and terminal arrangement. Select the receiving relay or contactor for the actual load. The English circuit attachment gives the contact states for both filling and drainage; verify the supplied head’s signal connections separately.

Installation and maintenance

Check medium compatibility, temperature, viscosity, pressure and installation clearances before ordering. Keep heavy sludge and large particles away from the float travel. Seal the cable entry correctly, secure the head cover and inspect the terminals and welded assembly periodically. Disconnect power before servicing and test the complete operating sequence after installation.