Point level switch
Soliswitch FTE31
Rotary paddle switch

Simple mechanical mechanism, extremely robust and cost-effective point level switch for bulk solids

FTE31

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Specs at a glance

Process temperature

-20 °C ... 80 °C (-4 °F ... 170 °F)
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

0.5 bar to 1.5 bar (7 psi to 22 psi)
Min. density of medium

>= 100 g/l

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Field of application

The economical Soliswitch FTE31 is a paddle switch for point level detection in bulk materials. Its robust polymer housing and compact design makes it an ideal sensor for full, empty and demand alarm in applications with bulk solids. The optimized materials make the unit outstandingly robust and therefore suitable for use in dust explosive areas.

The universal point level switch FTE31 is used as a full, empty and demand alarm on silos containing solids. Its construction and materials make the unit suitable for use in the food industry. The unit is suitable as a level limit switch in dust-explosion-hazardous areas.

Typical applications are level detection in: Cereals, sugar, cacao, animal feeds, washing powders, chalk, dry plaster, cement, granulates, wood chips

Benefits

Reliable and economical paddle switch
Highest safety standard for dust-explosion-hazardous areas
Diverse instrument designs for use under different application conditions
Slip clutch prevents impact on paddle
Ingress protection to IP 65 / NEMA 4x / Type 4x for optimum safety in the process

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Easy to select, install and operate

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Success stories

Level measurement of silos on construction sites

Discover how Profibaustoffe Austria GmbH automated the monitoring of bulk material inside silos to deliver refills on a "just- in-time" basis.
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Language:	English
Version:	30/09/2022
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30/09/2022
16/01/2009
01/04/2000

Language:	Spanish
Version:	01/06/2022
File size:	7.2 MB
File name:	FA00001Fes Catalogo Nivel_24.22.pdf

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Language:	Italian
Version:	03/03/2023
File size:	46.9 MB
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Point level switch Soliswitch FTE31Rotary paddle switch

Simple mechanical mechanism, extremely robust and cost-effective point level switch for bulk solids

Specs at a glance

Process temperature

Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

Min. density of medium

Field of application

Benefits

Fundamental selection

Success stories

Level measurement of silos on construction sites

Measuring principle

Characteristic / Application

Specialities

Supply / Communication

Ambient temperature

Process temperature

Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

Min. density of medium

Main wetted parts

Process connection

Sensor length

Communication

Certificates / Approvals

Application limits

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TI Soliswitch FTE31

TI Soliswitch FTE31

KA Soliswitch FTE31

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Level measurement

Catálogo Medición y Detección de nivel

Füllstandsmesstechnik

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Product family: Soliswitch

Product family: Soliswitch

Product family: Contactors/transmitters, Controller, Ecograph, Memo-Graph, Power supply, Power supply and barrier, Preline, Process displays, Soliswitch

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Housing upper FTE-31 without O-ring

Hinged paddle cpl. FTE30 1.4435

The unit is not repairable

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Point level switch
Soliswitch FTE31
Rotary paddle switch