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Market Information Oil and Gas

Market Information Oil and Gas

Market Information Oil and Gas

Product catalog summary
Overview
Bachofen AG provides reliable and safe level switches for the oil and gas industry, with applications in various tanks and separators. Their products are certified by ATEX, IECEx, and UKCA Ex for use in challenging environments.

Product Specifications
  • Type 5TDB8 132RF 04: Features include Ex ia IIC T6 Ga/Gb protection, ANSI cl. 300 nominal pressure, operating temperature range from −196 to 270 °C, and stainless steel construction. It has a fixed operating differential of 12 mm and an IP66/IP67 enclosure rating.
  • Type ZK8 22C 041: Offers Ex eb db IIC T6…T5 Ga/Gb protection, PN 40 nominal pressure, operating temperature from −10 to 145 °C, and seawater-resistant die-cast aluminum housing. It includes a hermetically sealed microswitch with silver contacts.
  • Type FP 134RF 02: Functions as an ON/OFF (3/2 way valve) with a control pressure max of 10 bar, ANSI cl. 600 nominal pressure, and operating temperature from 1 to 250°C.


Options and Customizations
Products can be customized with options such as higher nominal pressures (up to ANSI cl. 1500), different materials (Hastelloy C, NACE compliant), and various flange facings. High-temperature and low-temperature versions are available, along with pneumatic controllers and drain valves for condensate removal.

Applications
These level switches are suitable for use in hazardous areas, including oil and gas separators, gas drying, and various storage tanks. They are designed for both horizontal and vertical installations in hazardous and non-hazardous areas.
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Catalog excerpts

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Level measurement A brand of Bachofen AG www.trimodbesta.com RI^R ClassNK

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Market Information Oil and Gas Typical applications ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Oil and gas separators Gas drying (flare knock-out drums) Separation layers Liquified gases Overfill protection Hydraulic oil tanks Waste water tanks Ballast tanks Storage/holding tanks Inter-gas production Source: Luginetsky Gas Compressor Station, Strezhevoy, West Siberia, Russia Bachofen has been successfully supplying the most reliable and safe level switches to the oil and gas industry since 1966. TrimodʼBesta level switches carry ATEX, IECEx and UKCA Ex approvals to serve in the most difficult applications on- and offshore....

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Type of protection Nominal pressure Operating temperature Ambient temperature Density of the medium Operating differential Housing material Flange material Sealing unit Slip-on flange Float material Flange dimensions Flange facing Switching element Switch rating Enclosure Safety Integrity Level seawater resistant die cast aluminium stainless steel (CrNiMo/equivalent to 316) carbon steel (P265GH), zinc galvanised, passivated stainless steel (CrNiMo/equivalent to 316) DN 65, PN 40 acc. to EN 1092-1 raised face type B1 hermetically sealed microswitch, changeover (SPDT) with silver contacts 250 VAC,...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.
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