Application
Industrial Process Control
The classic application: a stainless ball riding the surface of a liquid, opening or closing a valve as the level changes. Process water, oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel — wherever a tank needs a mechanical level signal.
Where the float goes
Typical uses in industrial process control
The most common roles a stainless float ball plays in this industry.
Float-actuated valves
Buoyancy-operated fill, drain, and shut-off valves.
Level switches
Fixed-setpoint switching at process limits.
Tank gauges
Visual level indication through sight assemblies.
Sump & transfer
Auto-pump control with float switches.
What to specify
Recommended specs for industrial process control
The defaults that fit most projects in this industry — adjust on the quote request if your application calls for something else.
- Material: 304ss as standard; 316ss for aggressive media
- Sizes: 1½″–14″ round; 2×6″–9×14″ oblong; custom on inquiry
- Threads: NPT, UNC and metric; legacy threads on request
- Finish: Matte (default), brushed, or polished
- Options: Through-tube for rod mounting; magnet for sensing
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