About Floats
We offer stainless steel float balls and tank floats of the highest quality, and can produce any type of floats to fit your needs.
Many liquid level floats shown in this catalog are in stock for immediate shipment in limited number. Ask about quantities required to tool for special sizes, configurations or material. Finish on all parts is as-drawn and welded, except where noted. Electro-polishing and annealing are some of the finishing options.
For custom sizes and quantities: contact us via telephone at 203.261.4009 or via our online contact form.
Features & Applications
Applications
- Float Switches
- Float Valves
- Liquid level Controls
- Boiler Feed Water Controls
- Sump Pumps
- Steam Traps
Do not heat floats to elevated temperatures without considering the increases in internal pressure and other hazards involved.
Tanks
Most of the floats in this catalog may be made into a tank by drilling through the connector with the tap drill. If two connectors are desired, another one can easily be added on the opposite end. Please ask for a quote.
Special tanks will be quoted if quantities are sufficient and within the size range shown in this catalog.
Do not use floats as tanks without due consideration of the pressures and hazards involved. They are not rated pressure vessels.
Magnets
Many floats are available with internal magnets.
Please inquire regarding magnet strength, particularly for high temperature applications. We can refer you to our magnet supplier so you can determine if the magnet is suitable for your application.
Specials
If you don't see what you want, just ask for it.
Practically every item in our catalog started out as a “special”. We have an attractive tooling policy and are prepared to consider your special requirements.
Custom Floats
Technical assistance is available to help design floats to your specific needs. Design information needed includes maximum diameter, maximum length, maximum specific gravity or weight and minimum collapse pressure. Additional information would be magnet dimensions and weight, center tube diameter and minimum float weight.
Need to get us some specific information? Please fill out our request for quote form.
Standard Configuration
Density Distribution
Example Float Configurations
Float Part No. 56000-3
This 9" diameter is the largest we currently make. We can supply larger sizes if the quantity warrants manufacture.
Custom Configurations
We can manufacture custom floats to meet your specific requirements.