Flow sensor fits in pipe, not fluid reservoirs

The new Gentech International line fill flow sensor has been developed for where the absence of tanks or the use of disposable reservoirs precludes the fitting of conventional fluid level sensors

Demonstrating the custom design capabilities of switching, sensing and control system specialist Gentech International, the company's new "line fill" flow sensor has been developed for applications where the absence of tanks or the use of disposable reservoirs precludes the fitting of conventional fluid level sensors.

Designed for applications such as medical dosage devices, water pumping systems, garden fountains and similar liquid dispensing equipment, the sensor is fitted in the delivery pipe to sense liquid in non-continuous flow operations.

Connected to an external visual or audible warning device, the sensor indicates when a liquid reservoir needs filling or replacing.

The sensor is especially suitable where liquid delivery has pressure pulses, as with output from a peristaltic pump, and where the delivery line is intermittently fed from a pump source.

Featuring UL-listed materials, with ABS housing and polypropylene float, the sensor provides maximum switching of 100V dc, 1 amp, 15 watts and a maximum operating pressure of 1 bar.

Connections are suitable for 3mm internal diameter push-on hose and a one-way valve is fitted to prevent "suck back".

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