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Vibrating fork level switch

A point-level switch with vibrating tines whose vibration changes when covered by product.

IN ONE SENTENCE

Electronics detect the change and switch an output.

In normal English

Vibrating forks are widely used for liquid or powder point-level detection and have no moving float mechanism.

Why would I use it?

Use it for reliable high/low alarms where the product is suitable for the fork design.

THINK OF IT LIKE…

A tiny tuning fork that can feel when material surrounds it.

Related terms

level switch, point level

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