Miniature Horizontal-Mount Float Switches
| Our horizontal-mount liquid level sensors are versatile, reliable and economical. They mount through the side of the chamber, so brackets are not required. For volume orders, we can customize these switches to meet your specific needs. | ![]() |
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Part Number |
FLT231 | FLT229 | FLT016 | FLT004 | FLT241 |
Availability |
Ready to Ship | Ready to Ship | Ready to Ship | Ready to Ship | Ready to Ship |
| Manufacturer | Chicago Sensor | Chicago Sensor | Chicago Sensor | Chicago Sensor | Chicago Sensor |
| ISO 9001 Factory | |||||
| Price - 1 Piece | $9.99 | $10.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $22.00 |
| Price - 25 pieces | $8.99 | $9.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $19.00 |
| Quote Larger Quantities | Contact Us | Contact Us | Contact Us | Contact Us | Contact Us |
| Threading Type | M16 | 1/2" NPT | 5/8"-11 | 1/2" NPT | M16 |
| Straight Threading | |||||
| Fastening Nut Included | |||||
| Seals via Included O-ring | |||||
| Tapered Threading | |||||
| Self Seals When Mounting | |||||
| Stem Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | 304 Stainless |
| Float Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Stainless |
| Integrated Slosh Guard | |||||
| Float Specific Gravity | .7 | .7 | .6 | .6 | .6 |
| Temperature Rating | -10 to +80C | -10 to +80C | Max 105C | Max 105C | Max 125C |
| Float Diameter | .70" / 18mm | .70" / 18mm | .51" / 13mm | .51" / 13mm | .67" / 17mm |
| Stem Length (overall) | 3.38" / 86mm | 4.13" / 105mm | 4.25" / 108mm | 4.25" / 108mm | 4.50" / 115mm |
| Lead Wires | 22 ga., 13" | 22 ga., 48" | 22 ga., 24" | 22 ga., 24" | 22 ga., 48" |
| Normally Closed | |||||
| Reversible to Normally Open | |||||
| Normally Open Version Available | |||||
| Internal Reed UL Recognized | |||||
| Overall Part UL Recognized | |||||
| Large Photo | FLT231 Large Photo | FLT229 Large Photo | FLT016 Large Photo | FLT004 Large Photo | FLT241 Large Photo |
| Complete Spec Sheet | FLT231 Spec Sheet | FLT229 Spec Sheet | FLT016 Spec Sheet | FLT004 Spec Sheet | FLT241 Spec Sheet |
| Technical Reference Information | How it Works | Controlling Devices | Specific Gravity Table | Liquids Compatibility | ||||




