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LS240 Gems sensors heavy-duty cable-suspended bilge float level switch

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The Gems LS-240E (LS-240-3E) is a heavy-duty cable-suspended float level switch designed for bilge water, contaminated liquids, and harsh industrial environments. Its rugged stainless steel construction and protective stilling chamber make it particularly suitable for marine, naval, wastewater, and industrial sump applications, where turbulence, debris, and mechanical shock are common. The LS-240-3E has been approved by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and the German Navy for demanding marine applications.
  • Float-operated level detection for reliable point-level monitoring
  • Designed for contaminated and dirty liquids
  • Rugged stainless-steel construction
  • Protective stilling chamber helps dampen turbulence and movement
  • Suitable for applications where heavy mechanical loads and shock resistance are important
  • SPST reed switch output
  • Available as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC)
  • Volt-free switching contact for connection to alarms, PLCs and control systems
  • 2 m cable supplied on standard versions
  • IP67 protection
  • Maximum operating pressure approximately 10 bar
  • Operating temperature up to approximately 80°C
  • Minimum liquid specific gravity approximately 0.53
  • Compact design for installation in restricted areas
  • Available with stainless-steel wetted construction and Buna-N float
  • Suitable for bilge water, tanks, sumps and general industrial liquid-level monitoring
  • Marine approvals available, including Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and applications for the German Navy.

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