Horizontal Float Switches

An inline float switch is mounted directly within a pipe or tube run rather than externally on a tank wall. The float moves along a rod or through-tube inside the line itself, triggering a switch mechanism as liquid passes a threshold. This design is compact and useful in tight piping systems where external mounting isn't practical.

Our float balls are constructed from 304 stainless steel, the most common option, or 316 stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance in harsher chemical or marine environments. Other materials are available upon request. Stainless steel offers superior durability compared to plastic floats, especially in high-pressure or high-temperature industrial applications.

Yes, custom magnets can be sourced and assembled directly inside the float balls to enable precise level detection and reliable switch activation. This magnet integration is commonly used in complex liquid-level systems where a magnetic sensor or reed switch triggers an alarm, pump, or valve as the float passes a designated point.

Round float balls are available in sizes from 1-1/2" up to 14", while oblong floats range from 2 x 6" up to 9 x 14", with various thread and through-tube options. Custom sizes and shapes can also be manufactured to match exact horizontal float switch specifications and tank dimensions.

Yes, stainless steel float balls are widely used in food processing for monitoring oils, syrups, and other liquids in tanks and vats, as well as in wastewater treatment for accurate level detection in treatment tanks. Their corrosion-resistant construction makes them suitable for both sanitary and heavy-duty environmental applications.