Chicago Sensor can supply or design float switches in materials that will withstand nearly any environment. The table below provides a description of materials commonly used in liquid level sensors and their most common applications.
| Material | Application |
|---|---|
| Polypropylene | Versatile material good for general purpose applications as well as acidic environments like metal finishing. Suitable for low to medium temperature applications |
| Stainless Steel | Generally used in higher temperature or higher pressure environments or in corrosive conditions. Common applications include medical, food and heating equipment |
| Brass | Normally used in petroleum-based liquids such as diesel, gasoline, and lube oils. Often used in vehicle, generator or hydraulic applications. |
| Buna-N | Good for aromatic hydrocarbons, dilute acids and bases such as fuel tanks, hydraulic fluid storage, transmissions, etc. |
| Kynar | High purity plastic used in food handling, sensitive test equipment and other environments calling for chemical and solvent resistance. |
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