Level Control
Level control is essential for many industrial and commercial applications, ranging from simple water tanks to complex chemical processing systems. Industrial applications often require control to maintain safe and...
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Liquid Level
A liquid level controller is a device used to monitor and control the level of liquids in tanks, vessels, or process systems. It utilizes sensors or probes to detect the liquid level and actuates valves, pumps, or alarms based on predefined level thresholds. Liquid level controllers find applications in industries such as water treatment, wastewater management, food and beverage, or chemical processing. They enable precise level control, preventing overflow or dry run situations and ensuring efficient and safe liquid handling processes.
Bulk Solids
Bulk solids refer to dry, granular, or powdered materials handled in large volumes across industries like agriculture, mining, food processing, and chemical manufacturing. Managing these materials efficiently requires specialized equipment for conveying, storage, feeding, and processing to ensure flow consistency, prevent blockages, and maintain product quality.
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Solid plastic portable gage, range .20-0-2.0" w.c., .01 minor div., 8-3/4" scale, plastic carrying case.
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Part number 109 from Dwyer is a Solid plastic portable gage, range .20-0-3.0. Typical applications span HVAC, environmental monitoring, and pharmaceutical environments. Backed by Dwyer's commitment to quality, the 109 is built to perform under real-world conditions.
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Solid plastic portable gage, range 0-10" w.c., .10 minor div., 11-1/8" scale, metal carrying case.
$916.30$1,099.55
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Solid plastic portable gage, range 0-6" w.c., .10 minor div., 7-3/4" scale, plastic carrying case.
$781.17$937.40
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range .05-0-.25" w.c., .005 minor div., 6" scale, 2 lb 14 oz.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range .05-0-.50" w.c., .01 minor div., 5-1/2" scale, 2 lb 12 oz.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range .10-0-1.0" w.c., .01 minor div., 8-1/4" scale, 3 lb 11 oz.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range .20-0-2.0" w.c., .01 minor div., 8-3/4" scale, 4 lb 7 oz.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range .20-0-3.0" w.c., .02 minor div., 8-3/4" scale, 4 lb 11 oz.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-10" w.c., .10 minor div., 11-1/8" scale, 3 lb 10 oz.
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The Dwyer 244 is a Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-4 w.c. This product serves professionals across pharmaceutical, process control, and cleanroom sectors. As a leader in instrumentation for pressure, temperature, level, and flow, Dwyer manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable NIST requirements.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-6" w.c., .02 minor div., 20" scale, 13 lb 14 oz.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-6" w.c., .10 minor div., 7-3/4" scale, 3 lb 3 oz.
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Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-8" w.c., .10 minor div., 9" scale, 3 lb 7 oz.
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The Stauff 1910000040 is a 127mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. It is commonly found in hydraulics, mobile machinery, and marine applications. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$237.05$257.66
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The Stauff 1910000042 is a 127mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. Typical applications span industrial automation, hydraulics, and wind energy environments. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1910000042 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant ISO and DIN standards.
$198.20$257.66
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Part number 1910000054 from Stauff is a 127mm Level Switch, M10 Bolts, Viton. This product serves professionals across marine, hydraulics, and wind energy sectors. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1910000054 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant ISO and DIN standards.
$244.18$265.41
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Engineered by Stauff, the 1910000056 is a 254mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. Typical applications span hydraulics, industrial automation, and wind energy environments. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. This product meets relevant SAE and DIN standards.
$245.26$266.58
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Part number 1910000058 from Stauff is a 254mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. This product serves professionals across mobile machinery, hydraulics, and wind energy sectors. As a leader in hydraulic components and fluid power accessories, Stauff manufactures every component to exacting standards. This product meets relevant ISO and DIN standards.
$245.26$266.58
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The 1910000076 from Stauff is an Oil Level Gauge With Thermometer. Typical applications span marine, mobile machinery, and wind energy environments. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$47.02$51.10
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The 1910000086 from Stauff is a 76mm Level Guage, M10 Bolts. This product serves professionals across marine, construction equipment, and mobile machinery sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$34.17$37.14
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The Stauff 1910000088 is a 76mm Level Guage, M10 Bolts. This product serves professionals across wind energy, construction equipment, and hydraulics sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$34.17$37.14
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The 1910000090 from Stauff is a 76mm Level/temp Guage, M10 Bolts. This product serves professionals across wind energy, marine, and construction equipment sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$43.13$46.88
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The Stauff 1910000092 is a 127mm Level Gauge, M12 Bolts. Typical applications span mobile machinery, hydraulics, and construction equipment environments. As a leader in hydraulic components and fluid power accessories, Stauff manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable DIN and SAE requirements.
$37.84$41.12
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Solid plastic portable gage, range .20-0-2.0" w.c., .01 minor div., 8-3/4" scale, plastic carrying case.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Part number 109 from Dwyer is a Solid plastic portable gage, range .20-0-3.0. Typical applications span HVAC, environmental monitoring, and pharmaceutical environments. Backed by Dwyer's commitment to quality, the 109 is built to perform under real-world conditions.
Requires Quote
Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic portable gage, range 0-10" w.c., .10 minor div., 11-1/8" scale, metal carrying case.
$916.30$1,099.55
Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic portable gage, range 0-6" w.c., .10 minor div., 7-3/4" scale, plastic carrying case.
$781.17$937.40
Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range .05-0-.25" w.c., .005 minor div., 6" scale, 2 lb 14 oz.
Requires Quote
Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range .05-0-.50" w.c., .01 minor div., 5-1/2" scale, 2 lb 12 oz.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range .10-0-1.0" w.c., .01 minor div., 8-1/4" scale, 3 lb 11 oz.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range .20-0-2.0" w.c., .01 minor div., 8-3/4" scale, 4 lb 7 oz.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range .20-0-3.0" w.c., .02 minor div., 8-3/4" scale, 4 lb 11 oz.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-10" w.c., .10 minor div., 11-1/8" scale, 3 lb 10 oz.
Requires Quote
Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
The Dwyer 244 is a Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-4 w.c. This product serves professionals across pharmaceutical, process control, and cleanroom sectors. As a leader in instrumentation for pressure, temperature, level, and flow, Dwyer manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable NIST requirements.
Requires Quote
Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-6" w.c., .02 minor div., 20" scale, 13 lb 14 oz.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-6" w.c., .10 minor div., 7-3/4" scale, 3 lb 3 oz.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Solid plastic stationary gage, range 0-8" w.c., .10 minor div., 9" scale, 3 lb 7 oz.
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Should ship between 18 Nov and 02 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1910000040 is a 127mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. It is commonly found in hydraulics, mobile machinery, and marine applications. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$237.05$257.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1910000042 is a 127mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. Typical applications span industrial automation, hydraulics, and wind energy environments. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1910000042 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant ISO and DIN standards.
$198.20$257.66
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Part number 1910000054 from Stauff is a 127mm Level Switch, M10 Bolts, Viton. This product serves professionals across marine, hydraulics, and wind energy sectors. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1910000054 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant ISO and DIN standards.
$244.18$265.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Stauff, the 1910000056 is a 254mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. Typical applications span hydraulics, industrial automation, and wind energy environments. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. This product meets relevant SAE and DIN standards.
$245.26$266.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Part number 1910000058 from Stauff is a 254mm Level Switch, M12 Bolts, Viton. This product serves professionals across mobile machinery, hydraulics, and wind energy sectors. As a leader in hydraulic components and fluid power accessories, Stauff manufactures every component to exacting standards. This product meets relevant ISO and DIN standards.
$245.26$266.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 1910000076 from Stauff is an Oil Level Gauge With Thermometer. Typical applications span marine, mobile machinery, and wind energy environments. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$47.02$51.10
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 1910000086 from Stauff is a 76mm Level Guage, M10 Bolts. This product serves professionals across marine, construction equipment, and mobile machinery sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$34.17$37.14
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1910000088 is a 76mm Level Guage, M10 Bolts. This product serves professionals across wind energy, construction equipment, and hydraulics sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$34.17$37.14
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 1910000090 from Stauff is a 76mm Level/temp Guage, M10 Bolts. This product serves professionals across wind energy, marine, and construction equipment sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$43.13$46.88
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1910000092 is a 127mm Level Gauge, M12 Bolts. Typical applications span mobile machinery, hydraulics, and construction equipment environments. As a leader in hydraulic components and fluid power accessories, Stauff manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable DIN and SAE requirements.
$37.84$41.12
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- Monitoring and controlling liquid level in a tank requires a level sensor or transmitter paired with a controller, PLC, or alarm system. The first decision is whether you need point level detection (knowing when the level hits a specific high or low threshold — for alarms or pump control) or continuous level measurement (knowing the actual level height at all times — for inventory tracking or closed-loop control). For point level, float switches are the simplest and most cost-effective option — a buoyant float actuates a switch when the liquid reaches a set point. Vibrating fork switches are a good alternative when the liquid is viscous or foaming. For continuous measurement, ultrasonic transmitters work well in open atmospheric tanks with clean liquids, radar transmitters handle pressurized vessels, vapors, and foam, and differential pressure transmitters are the traditional choice for high-pressure or high-temperature vessels. The level signal is sent to a PLC or controller that operates inlet/outlet valves or pump starts/stops to keep the level within the desired range.
- Level measurement technologies fall into two categories: point level (detecting when the level reaches a specific threshold — high, low, or intermediate) and continuous level (measuring the actual level height across the full range). Common point level technologies include float switches (a buoyant float actuates a switch at a set level — simple, reliable, and low-cost), vibrating fork switches (a tuning fork vibrates at its natural frequency in air and dampens when immersed in liquid), and capacitance point switches. Common continuous level technologies include ultrasonic (measures distance to the liquid surface using sound waves — non-contact, works well for open tanks), radar and guided wave radar (uses microwave pulses — handles high temperatures, pressures, and vapors), differential pressure transmitters (infer level from hydrostatic pressure — the traditional workhorse for pressurized vessels), magnetostrictive float-based systems, and capacitance/admittance transmitters. The right choice depends on the media (clean liquid, slurry, foam, solids), vessel conditions (temperature, pressure, agitation), accuracy requirements, and budget.
- A float switch uses a buoyant float attached to or enclosing a mechanical or magnetic switch mechanism. As the liquid level rises, the float rises with it; when it reaches the switch actuation point, the switch changes state (opens or closes a circuit), sending a discrete signal to the control system. Float switches are the simplest and most widely used point-level devices — they are reliable, inexpensive, require no power supply for mechanical types, and work in a wide range of liquids. Common applications include high-level and low-level alarms on storage tanks, sump pump control (turning the pump on when level rises and off when it falls), coolant reservoir monitoring, and condensate tank level switching. Limitations include susceptibility to fouling in viscous or coating liquids, and they are not suitable for applications with heavy turbulence or foam. For these challenging conditions, vibrating fork or capacitance-based switches are more appropriate.
- Both ultrasonic and radar are non-contact continuous level measurement technologies, but they perform differently in various conditions. Ultrasonic level transmitters are cost-effective and work well in atmospheric tanks with clean liquids and moderate temperatures — they are the standard choice for water and wastewater tanks, chemical storage, and open vessels. However, ultrasonic performance degrades in heavy vapor, dust, foam, and extreme temperatures because sound waves are affected by the medium they travel through. Radar (non-contact and guided wave) uses electromagnetic waves that are unaffected by temperature, pressure, vapor, or dust — making radar the better choice for pressurized vessels, high-temperature processes, tanks with heavy vapor blankets, and media that produce foam or surface turbulence. Guided wave radar (a probe that contacts the media) provides excellent accuracy and reliability in narrow vessels, still wells, and applications with low dielectric liquids. Radar instruments are typically more expensive than ultrasonic, so ultrasonic remains the preferred choice where conditions allow.
- Differential pressure (DP) level measurement uses a DP transmitter to infer the liquid level in a tank based on the hydrostatic pressure exerted by the liquid column. The transmitter measures the pressure difference between the bottom of the tank (where the liquid column creates pressure proportional to its height) and the top of the tank (the reference or vapor space pressure). Since pressure increases linearly with liquid height (P = ρ × g × h), the DP reading is directly proportional to level. DP level measurement is the traditional workhorse for pressurized and vacuum vessels where non-contact technologies may not perform well, and it remains widely used in oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and power generation applications. It is well-suited for high-temperature, high-pressure vessels and can handle a wide range of media. Limitations include the need for impulse piping (or remote diaphragm seals for corrosive or viscous media), and it requires the specific gravity of the liquid to remain relatively constant for accurate measurement.