The Magnetic Float Valve is an air sensor for detecting liquid level inside a vessel. The float mechanism mounted within the vessel operates a ceramic coated magnet. As the float moves, it pivots the magnet. A magnetically actuated sensor on the outside of the solid metal housing reacts to the inner magnet movement. The movement shifts a 3-way air valve. Both side mounted and top mounted pneumatic float valves are available either as normally closed or normally open. Normally closed pneumatic float valves produce a pneumatic output on liquid level rise. Normally open pneumatic float valves produce a pneumatic output on liquid level fall.
Unit of Measure
Installation |
N/A Side Mounting |
Specific Gravity |
N/A 0.5 |
Maximum Liquid Temperature |
N/A 180 ºF |
Maximum Liquid Pressure |
N/A 200 psig |
Body Material |
N/A Stainless Steel |
Bracket Material |
N/A Anodized Aluminum |
Float Material |
N/A Stainless Steel |
Materials of Switch Body |
N/A Plastic |
Connection Barbs Material |
N/A Brass |
Wetted Material |
N/A 301 SS 303 SS 304 SS Ceramic |
Minimum Air Pressure |
N/A 30 psig |
Maximum Air Pressure |
N/A 85 psig |
Output Valve |
N/A 3-Way Valve |
Minimum Temperature |
N/A 35 ºF |
Maximum Temperature |
N/A 120 ºF |
Operation |
N/A Normally Closed – Pneumatic Output on Liquid Level Rise |
Connection A |
N/A 1" NPT Male |
Features |
N/A
|
Temperature Limit |
N/A 200 ºF |
Wetted Materials |
N/A 303 SS, 301 SS, 304 SS, Ceramic |
Fluid Media |
N/A Clean compressed air or inert gases, filtration < 40 microns |
Operating Pressure |
N/A 30 to 85 psig |
Operating Temperature |
N/A 35 to 140 ºF |
Valve Connections |
N/A
For 3/32" ID tubing (2.5 mm)
Air Supply Port #1 Output Port #2 Vent Port #3 |
Actuation Indicator |
N/A
1/16" diameter/Blue
Indicator extends outward (approximately 1/16" stroke) when port #1 is passing to port #2. |
Air Flow |
N/A No continuous air flow usage. |
Air Valve Orifice Diameter |
N/A 0.080 in |
Material of Brackets |
N/A Anodized Aluminum |
Material of Switch Body |
N/A Plastic |
Material of Connection Barbs |
N/A Brass |
Deadband |
N/A Change in liquid level between valve actuation and deactuation – approximately 1/2" |