Level Control
Float switches detect liquid level with a buoyant float that rises and falls with the liquid. They control pumps, valves and alarms with simple, dependable operation.
Float Switch Types
- Cable floats – sumps and lift stations
- Vertical floats – compact tank mounting
- Side-mount floats – install through tank walls
- Multi-level floats – several set points on one stem
Choosing a Float Switch
Select float material for the liquid and temperature, and check electrical ratings against your load. Use relays for large pumps.
Nisco supplies float switches for tanks and sumps.
Related categories: Level Control | Level Switches | Level Transmitters | Level Sensors
Related categories: Level Control | Level Transmitters | Level Switches | Float Switches
Level switches detect when liquid or solids reach a set point, triggering alarms, pumps or valves. They're critical for overfill protection and dry-run prevention.
Level Switch Types
- Float switches – simple liquid detection
- Vibrating fork switches – liquids and solids, unaffected by foam
- Conductivity switches – conductive liquids
- Optical switches – compact point detection
- Rotary paddle switches – bulk solids
Choosing a Switch
Consider material, temperature, pressure, buildup and mounting. Use a separate high-level switch for safety.
Nisco supplies level switches.
Related categories: Level Control | Level Transmitters | Float Switches | Level Sensors
Level transmitters continuously measure the height of liquids or solids in tanks and silos and send a signal to your control system for inventory and process control.
Transmitter Technologies
- Radar – non-contact, unaffected by vapor
- Ultrasonic – economical non-contact
- Submersible hydrostatic – water and wastewater
- Guided wave radar – foam and interface
- Magnetostrictive – high-accuracy inventory
Choosing a Transmitter
Consider media, tank height, temperature, pressure and obstructions. Select output and approvals.
Nisco supplies level transmitters.
Related categories: Level Control | Level Sensors | Level Switches | Float Switches
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- Two ways to slice it. By what they tell you: switches give point-level on/off, transmitters give continuous level, sight glasses give visual indication. By how they measure: float, displacer, capacitance, conductive, ultrasonic, radar (pulse and guided wave), differential pressure, and laser. Plus all the accessories - mounting hardware, displays, alarms, and intrinsically safe barriers for hazardous areas.
- Switches give you point-level detection (high alarm, low alarm, pump start, pump stop). One or two switches per tank, no continuous reading. Transmitters give you a continuous 4-20 mA or digital signal that tells you the level at every height, all the time. Use switches when you only need alarms and on/off pump control. Use a transmitter when you need to see actual level, calculate volume, or feed level into a control loop.
- Driven by the fluid (clean water, oil, slurry, foam, hot, corrosive), the vessel (tank, sump, silo, open channel), the range needed, and the accuracy required. Radar for almost everything liquid. Guided wave radar for foam, vapor, and small vessels. Ultrasonic for clean water and dry bulk. DP transmitters for closed pressurized tanks. Capacitance for sticky or coating fluids. Float for cheap on/off detection. Match technology to process - there's no universal winner.

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NISCO offers a wide range of pressure gauges & instruments, diaphragm seals, thermometers, valves, and flow control products to the industrial and commercial marketplaces, as well as other resellers like ourselves. We can also provide other value-added services such as gauge repair, NIST traceable calibration, diaphragm seal assembly, and valve automation. NISCO takes pride in providing extensive product knowledge, helpful customer service, and market competitive pricing to help fit whatever need you may have because it is our goal to be regarded by our customers as the best supplier of pressure, temperature, and flow control products.




