Optical Liquid Level Switches

SST supplies optical liquid level switches and industrial liquid level sensors for reliable point-level detection, liquid presence monitoring and leak detection across industrial, commercial and OEM equipment. These solid-state sensors detect whether liquid is present without moving parts. They provide fast and repeatable switching for tanks, reservoirs, pipes, sumps and fluid-handling systems.

The range includes compact sensors for general industrial use, chemically resistant switches, glass-tip sensors, hazardous-area-approved models and specialist sensors for data center liquid-cooling systems. Depending on the model, the sensors can detect water-based fluids, oils, coolants, hydrocarbons and other compatible liquids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Optical liquid level switches for industrial and OEM applications

SST optical liquid level switches are designed for applications where dependable liquid detection is essential. They can be used for high- and low-level alarms, pump protection, dry-run prevention, leak detection, fluid presence monitoring and automatic process control.

The product range includes:

  • Liquid level switches for industrial tanks and reservoirs
  • Optical sensors for coolant and water-glycol monitoring
  • Level switches for leak detection trays and containment systems
  • Compact sensors for OEM equipment and instrumentation
  • Chemical-resistant sensors for demanding liquid media
  • Hazardous-area-approved liquid level switches
  • Glass-tip sensors for specialist applications
  • Custom Sensor Solutionsย with application-specific housings, cables and connectors

These sensors exhibit low sensitivity to ambient light and are unaffected by foam in air or small bubbles in liquid. They are engineered to operate in wide temperature ranges and withstand harsh liquid media, ensuring robust, long-lasting functionality even in challenging conditions.

If our standard switches donโ€™t meet your needs, we provide customization options for housings, cabling, and connectors to suit your specific applications. Additionally, bespoke features such as PWM outputs or insensitivity to moving liquids can be integrated, delivering a solution tailored to your unique requirements.

Explore our custom liquid level sensor solutions.