Top 3 Uses For Stainless Steel Float Balls In Industries That Require Liquid Level Control

Quality Float Works stainless steel floating spheres have become standard equipment in industries where strength, maximum corrosion resistance and excellent flotation are required. These unique qualities make them the best choice for industries that require fluid level monitoring to ensure object safety, measure the substance and even control the switches. Steel floats are ideal in conditions of high pressure and, therefore, high temperatures in water or aggressive liquids. Our stainless steel floats (the most common types are 304 or 316 stainless steel) maintain high resistance to temperatures up to 427 ° C (800 ° F), while their relatively smaller wall thickness increases buoyancy. Although in many areas it is necessary to control the liquid level, it is interesting to explore the different ways of using these universal accounts.

Food processing

In food processing and preparation plants, large containers containing liquid ingredients are more easily usable with stainless steel spheres, which indicate the amount of each substance left in the tank. Although these ingredients are edible food and beverages, they are extremely acidic or pure alkaline, which contributes to the rapid corrosion of poor quality bales. Liquid ingredients, such as citric acid, concentrated citrus juices, vinegar and dairy products, are often used in the food industry, but have high corrosiveness in pure form. Quality Float Works thin wall and corrosion-resistant construction material floating stainless steel bales guarantee optimal flotation without risk of reaction between the bale material and the floating substance.

In addition to corrosion, high pressure is another requirement imposed by the food industry. Pressure variations are caused by heating the food components to mix, concentrate or cook. When these substances change temperature or maintain a high and constant temperature and produce steam, the pressure inside the tank or tank changes, creating an environment that can damage the floating balls made up of weaker materials. Depending on the pressure range, for the floating ball to maintain its structure and buoyancy, different thicknesses of the stainless steel walls will be required.

chemical product

In chemical treatment and storage systems, high quality liquid level control devices, such as floating bales, are an integral part of the safety of an object, as well as of viscosity and composition. corrected for a large amount of chemicals. While every chemistry has a different set of properties that can contribute to corrosion, oxidation or complete dissolution of smaller, durable floating stainless steel sphere walls Quality Float Works allow chemical engineers to control each chemical with safety.

In chemical technology, chemicals are heated, cooled and mixed; all this affects the chemical effect on everything that concerns it. Since the liquid level control devices are constantly exposed, they must also be able to withstand temperature variations, corrosivity levels and possibly turbulence, depending on the chemical mixture. Quality Float Works stainless steel floating balls are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, corrosion and remain durable and float even under varying conditions.

Vacuum truck

For trucks equipped with hoses for transporting liquids, including water, waste water, chemicals and other liquids, liquid level monitors must perform the stop function which indicates that the tank has reached the limit and is full. Because Quality Float Works’ floating stainless steel balls are very fluctuating, they are the ideal stop for the suction line of air-filled tanks filled with liquids of different thicknesses, from water to sediments. To prevent overflow, during filling the floating ball lifts up from the tank of the truck by activating a switch to prevent the liquid from being sucked into the intake pipe.