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    Floats for Chemicals

    Made of polyethylene, these floats can be used with chemicals, salts, and caustic fluids.
    Polyethylene Rectangle Floats
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Chemicals, Rectangle.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    For Container
    Type
    Each
    3 3/4"2 1/2"1 7/16"8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 140Off-WhiteOpen Tank000000000000
    Polyethylene Ball Floats
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Chemicals, Ball.
    Ball floats are self-tapping when used with a threaded rod.
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Features
    For Container
    Type
    Each
    6"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank0000000000000
    6"5/16"-18
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000
    8"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000
    8"5/16"-18
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000
    8"3/8"-16
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000

    Float Valve Bodies for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Float Valve Bodies. Float Valve Bodies for Chemicals.
    Image of Specification. Round Rotating Plunger. Back orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Rotating Plunger. Float Valve Bodies for Chemicals.

    Round Rotating

    Plunger

    Often found in tanks that are frequently washed down, these float valve bodies are 316 stainless steel, so they resist corroding from harsh cleaners. To create custom float valves, combine these valve bodies with floats and rods. Thread them onto pipe to direct water to a specific location. They’re frequently used to send water to the bottom of a tank to limit splashing and disruptions at the surface level. When the valve opens and closes, the plunger rotates freely. This means the internal seal wears evenly, extending the life of the valve body.
    Teflon® PTFE Seal—Valve bodies with a Teflon® PTFE seal withstand higher temperatures than those with a Viton® fluoroelastomer seal.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Viton® Fluoroelastomer Seal
    Teflon® PTFE Seal
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    For Rod Thread
    Size
    Material
    Plunger Material
    Plunger
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    90° Elbow
    1/2
    NPT
    Female1/2
    NPT
    Female48 gpm @ 50 psi851/4"-20
    316 Stainless Steel
    316 Stainless Steel
    Rotating35 to 4500000000000000035 to 55000000000000000
    3/4
    NPT
    Female3/4
    NPT
    Female48 gpm @ 50 psi851/4"-20
    316 Stainless Steel
    316 Stainless Steel
    Rotating35 to 450000000000000035 to 5500000000000000
    1
    NPT
    Female3/4
    NPT
    Female57.5 gpm @ 50 psi853/8"-16
    316 Stainless Steel
    316 Stainless Steel
    Rotating35 to 450000000000000035 to 5500000000000000
    1 1/4
    NPT
    Female1 1/4
    NPT
    Female140 gpm @ 50 psi1003/8"-16
    316 Stainless Steel
    316 Stainless Steel
    Rotating———035 to 550000000000000000
    1 1/2
    NPT
    Female1 1/2
    NPT
    Female140 gpm @ 50 psi1003/8"-16
    316 Stainless Steel
    316 Stainless Steel
    Rotating———035 to 550000000000000000
    2
    NPT
    Female2
    NPT
    Female140 gpm @ 50 psi1003/8"-16
    316 Stainless Steel
    316 Stainless Steel
    Rotating35 to 45000000000000000035 to 550000000000000000
     
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