Benefits of Reed Switches

Reed switches are by no means new technology, but they are still commonly used today as a “tried and true” way to determine liquid level. Reed switches are very durable which ensures long, trouble-free service that is also very economical. Here are a few of our popular products that utilize reed switch technology:

LS-3 Series Single-Point Level Switch

• Features reed switch and float technology providing repeatable, reliable level indication
• LS-3 has six standard stem and float combinations for application adaptability. Material options include: Polysulfone, Polypropylene (solid and hollow), Buna, PVDF, and Nylon
• Applications that could use this product include: reagent level detection in medical/blood analyzers, HVAC and air conditioning systems, switching in water purifiers, and high and low level sensing in printers

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LS-7 Float Type Level Sensor

• Features reed switch and float technology providing repeatable, reliable level indication
• LS-7 can be incorporated into a vast range of side mounted sensors applications. Mounting options include: Internal or External Mount, NPT, Straight Thread, and Gasket Seal
• Compact design allows for configurations in any small tanks or rugged environments
• Applications that could use this product include: coolant and oil sensing in off-highway vehicles, water level control in food warmers, HVAC and air conditioning systems, and coolant level detection in medical lasers

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LS-800 Float Type Level Sensor

• Explosion proof designs available to meet strict safety application concerns
• Features reed switch and float design which provides reliability in serving customer’s toughest applications and is impervious to temperature and pressure changes
• Features 1-6 actuation levels, configurable lengths and levels and five standard mounting options

Applications that could use this product include:

• Water Level Sensing
• Pump Control
• Day Tank Level Sensing
• Lube Oil Level Control
• High/Low Liquid Level Alarm
• Petrochemical Sump Liquid Sensing
• Overflow Protection
• Wastewater Point Level Indication

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