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    Fixed-Set-Point Flow Switches for Drinking Water

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Switches. Fixed-Set-Point Flow Switches for Drinking Water.
    Factory set to activate equipment when your drinking water system reaches a fixed level, these flow switches are easier to install than adjustable flow switches. They meet NSF/ANSI 61, so they're safe to use with drinking water. They actuate when your system’s flowing water pushes their paddle into a set position. These switches are single pole, single throw (SPST) and turn one device from off to on. IP rated, they seal out dust and can be lightly rinsed. They're accurate in any mounting position.
    These flow switches are calibrated with water. You can use them with other liquids, but they may not measure accurately if the liquid’s viscosity differs from water.
    Pipe
    Connections
    Set Point,
    gpm
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Voltage
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Noryl Body with Threaded Brass Fittings
    1/2 NPT Female0.6145 psi @ 70° F-4 to 212230V AC/48V DC1 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2"IP65
    CE Marked
    NSF/ANSI 61
    4646N110000000
     

    Insertion-Mount Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Socket Connection with IP65 Rating. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. Insertion-Mount Flow Switches, Socket-Connect Fitting Connection, IP65 Enclosure Rating.
    Image of Product. Threaded Connection with IP65 Rating. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. Insertion-Mount Flow Switches, Threaded Fitting Connection, IP65 Enclosure Rating.

    Socket

    Connection

    with IP65

    Rating

    Threaded

    Connection

    with IP65

    Rating

    Avoid complicated inline installation—these flow switches insert into a tee or pipe outlet, so you don’t need to disassemble your pipeline. They have a paddle that’s pushed as your liquid moves through to determine flow. When the paddle reaches a set position determined by the set point, it activates or deactivates equipment. They are single pole, double throw (SPDT) and can either turn one device from off to on (normally open) or on to off (normally closed). They should be mounted vertically into a large-diameter horizontal pipeline, so liquid pushes the paddle.
    These flow switches are calibrated with water. You can use them with other liquids, but they may not measure accurately if the liquid’s viscosity differs from water.
    Choose a fitting material that is compatible with the liquid you're running through your line.
    Noryl Body—Switches with a Noryl body have a paddle that you trim to adjust the set point. The more you trim, the higher the set point.
    Socket-Connect Fitting Connection—Socket-connect flow switches bond to an unthreaded PVC pipe tee or pipe outlet with PVC cement and primer (not included).
    Brass Fitting—Brass and 316 stainless steel fittings resist impact better than Noryl fittings.
    Noryl Fitting—Noryl fittings work with a wide range of chemicals.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating—IP65 rated switches seal out dust and can be lightly rinsed.
    For Pipe Size
    Flow Set Point Range, gpm
    Max. Flow Rate, gpm
    Paddle Material
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Body
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Noryl Body with 3/4 Socket-Connect Noryl Fittings
     
    Set-Point-Adjustment Trimmable Paddles
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    7.7 to 19.3
    10.3 to 21
    16.5 to 52
    110; 150; 390Noryl160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5082766K410000000
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    7.9 to 15
    10 to 22
    18 to 50
    144; 240; 650301 Stainless Steel
    160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5082766K111000000
     
    Noryl Body with 1/2 NPT Male Threaded Brass Fittings
     
    Set-Point-Adjustment Trimmable Paddles
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    4
    8
    7.7 to 19.3
    10.3 to 21
    16.5 to 52
    25.5 to 68
    126 to 240
    110; 150; 390; 420; 1,100Noryl160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5082766K43000000
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    4
    8
    7.9 to 15
    10 to 22
    18 to 50
    25 to 66
    114 to 176
    144; 240; 650; 800; 1,900301 Stainless Steel
    160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5082766K112000000
     

    Fixed-Set-Point Insertion-Mount Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. Fixed-Set-Point Insertion-Mount Flow Switches.
    Easy to install, these flow switches come already set to a specific set point and don’t require you to disassemble your pipeline. Instead of mounting them inline, insert them into an unthreaded PVC pipe tee or pipe outlet in large-diameter pipe. They have a paddle that’s pushed as your liquid moves through to determine flow. When the paddle reaches a set position determined by the set point, it activates or deactivates equipment. All are single pole, double throw (SPDT) and can either turn one device from off to on (normally open) or on to off (normally closed). IP rated, they seal out dust and can be lightly rinsed.
    They should be mounted vertically into a horizontal pipeline, so liquid pushes the paddle. Secure them with PVC cement and primer (not included).
    These flow switches are calibrated with water. You can use them with other liquids, but they may not measure accurately if the liquid’s viscosity differs from water.
    Pipe
    Connections
    For Pipe
    Size
    Set Point, gpm
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Voltage
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Body
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Noryl Body with Socket-Connect PVC Fittings
    1/2
    1/2
    1.037.9160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 212230V AC/48V DC1 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5082766K1130000000
    3/4
    3/4
    1.9421160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 212230V AC/48V DC1 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5082766K114000000
    3/4
    1
    1 1/4
    2.7, 6.831, 40160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 212230V AC/48V DC1 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5082766K115000000
     
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