All our float switches are designed to fit into drum openings and smaller. This page is a comparison of the technical specifications of the float switches we use.
POLYPROPYLENE 'F' TYPE
POLYPROPYLENE 'P' TYPE
STAINLESS STEEL - TYPE 'S'
BUNA FLOAT - 'B'
Polypropylene float switch on a PP stem. Hollow construction with a ring magnet sealed with plastic. PP retaining clip. Reversible.
Generally suitable for acids and caustics and many more. See chemical resistance chart for more info.
PP float is our smallest float switch for use in a 3/4″ NPT bung openings. Retaining peg is PP. Uses two pin-shaped magnets are pin shaped that are sealed with PP. Not reversible.
Generally suitable for acids and caustics and many more. See chemical resistance chart for more info.
Hollow stainless steel is generally suitable for organic solvents, fuels, oils. Retaining ring is 15-7 stainless steel.
BUNA rubber float switch on a 316SS stem. This is a very hard rubber with no flexibility – more like a resin. Stainless steel stem and retaining E-clip.
Temperature rating 200ºF S.G 0.85 Outside Diameter 17.6 mm Material Polypro Power 10W Max. switching current 0.5A Max. carry current 1.0A Max. switching V 100VDC
Temperature rating 200ºF S.G 0.55 Outside Diameter 16.2 mm Material foamed PP Power 50W Max V 220VDC
Temp. rating 300ºF S.G 0.73 Outside Diameter 22.8 mm Material 316SS Power 50W Max. carry current 1A Max. switching V 265VDC
Temperature rating 200ºF S.G 0.55 Outside Diameter. 18.0 mm Material BUNA Max. current 0.5A