{"id":148,"date":"2017-08-14T16:02:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T15:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=148"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:51:43","slug":"40-series-horizontal-float-switch","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/us\/product\/float-switches-level-sensors\/plastic-float-switches\/40-series-horizontal-float-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Series Horizontal Float Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 40 Series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/product-range\/float-switches-and-level-sensors\/\">Float Switch<\/a> is a cost-effective horizontally mounted miniature liquid level sensor that can be internally or externally mounted. It has a self-cleaning hinge mechanism which gives it high reliability in demanding environments. It can be changed from Normally Open to Normally Closed operation to allow for sensing of high or low conditions by rotating the orientation of the body through 180\u00b0.<\/p>\n[Download not found]\n<h4>Applications<\/h4>\n<p>Ideal for use in Food, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Petroleum and Chemical Industries.<\/p>\n<h4>Technical Data<\/h4>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-Series-Dimensions.png\" alt=\"40 series horizontal float switch technical data\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\n<ul class=\"blue\">\n<li>Horizontally mounted miniature liquid level sensors designed for external or internal tank mounting.<\/li>\n<li>The design provides a cost effective solution where high reliability in a demanding environment is called for.<\/li>\n<li>Available in UL\/WRC listed PVC,Polypropylene,PPS and Nylon materials to permit use in most chemical and temperature environments.<\/li>\n<li>By rotating the body through 180\u00b0 it is possible to sense for high or low conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Coupled with a choice of switching options this design is ideal for food,automotive,petroleum,chemical and laboratory applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\"><strong>Technical Data<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><strong>White PVC<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><strong>Black Nylon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><strong>Grey Polypropylene<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><strong>PPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Suitable specific gravity<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">0.7<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">0.7<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">0.7<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">0.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Maximum Pressure<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">200 KPa<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">200 KPa<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">200 KPa<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">200 KPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Operating Temperature<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">-20 to +65\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">-20 to +125\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">-20 to +80\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">-30 to +125\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">PVC Cable length*<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1 metre<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1 metre<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1 metre<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1 metre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Weight<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">35g<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">35g<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">35g<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">35g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Other lengths available to order<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordering Code<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"centered\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6170 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-Series-Ordering-Code-500px.jpg\" alt=\"40 series horizontal float switch ordering data\" width=\"500\" height=\"286\" \/><\/p>\n[Download not found]\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeterelectronics.com\/product\/float-switches-level-sensors\/marine-type-approved-f-s-fp-series-float-switch\/\">For more about Float Switches click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All electrical equipment should be installed by a qualified\/certified electrician. 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