Plastic level switches handle higher temperatures

Gems Sensors has announced a new high temperature version of the popular LS-7 Series side-mounted liquid level switches for use in small vessels where top or bottom switch mounting is not practical.

Gems Sensors has announced a new high temperature version of the popular LS-7 Series side-mounted liquid level switches for use in small vessels where top or bottom switch mounting is not practical.

Constructed in VersaplastT, a material manufactured by Gems, the new models handle temperatures up to +150C - which is 50% more than other plastic switches in the LS-7 range.

VersaplastT is compatible with water, oils and chemicals.

The switches are ideal for high volume use in small tanks including food processing, medical equipment, engine oils and water purifiers.

This LS-7 is also an ideal replacement for stainless steel units.

Competitively priced and durable, the VersaplastT LS-7 provides accurate and repeatable switching for high, low or intermediate level sensing.

Mounting is through 1/2in BSP ports.

The full range of operating temperatures is -40C to +150C with pressures to 7 bar at 20C.

Operation is straightforward and directly related to movement of a liquid's surface.

Depending on the mounting position, as the float rises or lowers with liquid level, a magnetic field is moved into the proximity of a reliable, hermetically sealed reed switch within the housing thereby causing switch actuation.

By rotating the switch 180 degrees, the switch operation can be Normally Open or Normally Closed.

Arrows on the exterior of the mounting indicate N.O.

when pointing up.

Units are supplied with 600 mm lead wires.

Gems offers many other versions within the LS-7 Series, including internally or externally mounted units, and those made of polypropylene, nylon or metals.

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