Flow sight glass type 550A nominal size 150/300 lbs

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides technical specifications and installation guidelines for the Type 550A flow sight glass, used for monitoring filling and flow in pipelines. It is compatible with ASME B 16.5 flanges and is delivered pre-assembled.

Specifications:

Materials: Flange/Body made of 1.4408, Borosilicate glass (DIN 7080), Soda-lime glass (DIN 8902).
Temperature: Up to 150°C for Soda-lime glass, 280°C for Borosilicate glass.
Pressure: Up to 40 barg.
Gaskets: Graphite, C4400, PTFE, FKM, NBR, Silicone, EPDM.
Screws: A2-70 / A4-70.

Installation Notes: Ensure seals fit exactly to sealing surfaces. Use screws of the same or higher quality material as the sight glass body. Install stress-free to avoid pipe forces, vibrations, and pressure shocks.

Safety Features: Equipped with safety double glazing to prevent medium escape in case of inner glass damage. The outer disc maintains full operating pressure.

Vacuum Variant: Type 550V-A uses a novaflon® 500 gasket, suitable for temperatures -10°C to +200°C and vacuum applications down to 2 mbar absolute.

Product Code Explanation: The code 11-550A-6-1-3-1-7-0 represents a standard version with specific materials and configurations.

Operating Conditions: Depend on glass and seal choice, with various temperature and pressure limits outlined for different materials.

Optional Accessories: Include round mica discs, sight glass wipers, grid impact protection windows, metal fused safety sight glass, LED lights, and FEP protective screens.

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Flow sight glass type 550A nominal size 150/300 lbs-1

Flow sight glass type 550A nominal size 150/300 lbsFlow sight glass with flange connections suitable for ASME B 16.5 With flange connections suitable for ASME B16.5 Class 150 or 300 lbs For monitoring filling and flow in pipelines. The sight glass enables reliable monitoring of the function and performance of individual devices as well as entire systems. Type 550A flow sight glasses are suitable for installation on flanges according to ASME B 16.5. The sight glasses are delivered pre-assembled and ready for installation. Seals are to be used that fit exactly to the sealing surfaces. The screw material should be the same as that of the sight glass body or of higher quality. Screws must correspond to the hole pattern of the flanges. Threads and screw heads should preferably be treated with lubricant. Flow sight glasses are to be installed stress-free -pipe forces, vibrations, and pressure shocks must not affect the fitting. NPS 1/2" - 2" rectangular flanges NPS 2 1/2" - 8" circular flanges 10112025 - Subject to technical changes and errors!

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Flow sight glass type 550A nominal size 150/300 lbsFlow sight glass with flange connections suitable for ASME B 16.5 1/2“ 3/4“ VACUUM VARIANT SAFETY DOUBLE GLAZING The flow sight glass is equipped with a safety double glazing. In case of damage or destruction of the inner glass plate, the metal ring of the Meta® sight glass prevents the medium from escaping. The additional outer disc takes on the function of the first disc in this case and also maintains the full operating pressure. This allows the system - especially with hazardous media - to be safely shut down in a controlled manner and the...

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Flow sight glass type 550A nominal size 150/300 lbsFlow sight glass with flange connections suitable for ASME B 16.5 Type PRODUCTCODE Example for Explaining the Code Composition 4) META® glass 8) Sonder 1) PTFE rotor (260°C) 5) Double glazing INFO: Unless otherwise specified, the highlighted factory standard is delivered. 1) For pressure applications > 0.49 barg, only up to 1" is possible. Flow sight glass with flange connections suitable to ASME B16.5 The product code 11-550A-6-1-3-1-7-0 corresponds to the standard version: Body & cover flanges made of 1.4408 On the media side novaphit® MST-XP...

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Flow sight glass type 550A nominal size Type Flow sight glass with flange 550A connections suitable for ASME B 6 0-10°C to 280°C for liquid media for gaseous mediaO ©> 50 sealing materials Accessories availableOPERATING CONDITIONS Operating conditions depend on the choice of glass and seals:

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Flow sight glass type 550A nominal size 150/300 lbs Flow sight glass with flange connections suitable for ASME B 16.5 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Round mica discs up to 320 °C with Borosilicate glass DIN 7080 Sight glass wiper with PTFE, silicone, EPDM or FKM wipers Metal fused safety sight glass Grid impact protection window FEP protective screen / coating 10112025 - Subject to technical changes and errors! Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

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