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Pneumatic Level Switch

Pneumatic Level Switches can be used as either a high level or low level switch in a pressurized vessel, sending a pneumatic signal which can be used to actuate a control valve open or closed.

This switch is field-reversible from direct acting to indirect acting, so it can be used in conjunction with a fail-open or fail-closed control valve.

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