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section 13 | level gauges and sight glasses 231

econ level gauges

for chemical applications
simple and low cost type
stainless steel: fig. 577
with shut-off valves
standard pattern, male threaded ends: fig. 576
heavy pattern, flanged ends: fig. 1567

fig. 577 fig. 576 fig. 1567

fig. 577: knee type arms of stainless steel*,

Ws.no. 1.4571 (AISI -316)
max. working pressure: 10 bar

glass tube: ø 13.5 mm

connections: 1 2
/ ” BSPP male thread

packing rings: PTFE impregnated packing

fig. 576: level gauge of stainless steel*,

Ws.no. 1.4571 (AISI -316)
max. working pressure: 12 bar

glass tube: ø 13.5 mm

connections: 1 2
/ ” BSPP male thread

drain: optional: fig. 576AK - 3/8”

intermediate support arm: for long glass tubes: fig. 576T

packing rings: PTFE impregnated packing

fig. 1576: level gauge of stainless steel*,

PN 25, Ws.no. 1.4571 (AISI -316)
automatic shut-off ball: As standard an automatic shut-off ball is fitted in the top and bottom arm for
safety reasons

right/left pattern: The shut-off handwheel on right-hand side is standard; left-hand pattern on
request.

pressure/temperature rating: 20 bar - 200 °C

connections: flanges, diameter 105 mm (115 mm on request)

glass tube: glass tube or end tubes ø 19.5 mm

intermediate support arm: for long glass tubes: fig. 1576T

remark: Gauge glass protectors are required for high pressures or a reflex level gauge is
recommended.

* external not wetted parts are of carbon steel