MTE-THOMSON, a company with over 65 years of tradition and excellence in manufacturing automotive components for temperature, electronic injection, and exhaust systems, announces the launch of its new line of coolant level sensors, further complementing its portfolio. This launch is aimed at both light and heavy vehicles, serving the aftermarket with the quality and reliability synonymous with the brand, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and meeting market demands.
The cooling system is composed of several essential components, including the coolant fluid, radiator, fan or electric fan, expansion tank, water pump, as well as hoses, tubes, valves, and sensors. Each of these components plays a specific role in ensuring the engine remains cool and operates efficiently. The coolant fluid, for example, is responsible for absorbing the heat generated by the engine and dissipating it into the air through the radiator.
Within this complex system, the coolant level sensor, known as CLS (Coolant Level Sensor), plays a vital role. It continuously monitors the amount of coolant fluid in the system, alerting any insufficiency that could compromise the engine’s integrity. In modern vehicles, the coolant level sensor is integrated into the vehicle’s electronic control module (ECM), allowing the system to take preventive measures, such as activating an emergency mode, reducing engine power, or even shutting it down to prevent damage.
Types of Sensors and Operation
Coolant level sensors are classified into three main types: float or magnetic switch, resistive, and capacitive. Each type uses a distinct method to detect the fluid level, ensuring precision and reliability in measurements.
- Float or Magnetic Switch Sensor: This type of sensor uses a float that floats on the coolant fluid. When the fluid level drops below the minimum, the float descends, triggering a magnetic switch that alters the electrical circuit, sending an alert to the vehicle’s system.
- Resistive Sensor: It operates based on the electrical conductivity of the coolant fluid. Two electrodes submerged in the liquid close the electrical circuit. When the fluid level is below the specified level, the electrical contact opens, signaling a fault.
- Capacitive Sensor: This sensor uses an electric field around an electrode. The capacitance changes as the fluid level varies, allowing the sensor to detect when the level is below the ideal.
MTE-THOMSON’s new line of sensors incorporates the latest technological innovations to ensure precision and durability. These sensors are designed to withstand the most adverse conditions, offering a long service life and reliable performance, and are compatible with a wide range of vehicle models and brands, ensuring customers find the perfect solution for their specific needs.
“The cooling system is one of the most important in the vehicle, as it keeps the engine at ideal temperature conditions for its operation. The new line of coolant level sensors ensures vehicle safety and efficiency, providing peace of mind to drivers and extending the life of these engines,” explains Alfredo Bastos Jr, Marketing Director at MTE-THOMSON.
To download the brochure with codes, details, and applications about the new sensor line and to receive the e-book, visit www.mte-thomson.com/en
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