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    High-Pressure Flow Switches for Oil

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. High-Pressure Flow Switches for Oil.
    Measure the flow rate of oil at pressures up to 3,600 psi to activate or deactivate equipment. Designed to compensate for viscosity and density changes, these switches have an adjustment screw to select your specific flow rate within the set point range. As flowing liquid pushes an internal piston, the switch reads the position of the piston to measure the flow. When the piston passes the set point, the switch actuates. These switches are single pole, double throw (SPDT) and can turn one device from off to on (normally open) or from on to off (normally closed). Their IP65 rating protects them from dust and low-pressure washdowns, such as from a garden hose. All are accurate in any mounting position.
    These switches are calibrated with and measure oil accurately. They can also be used with other liquids by applying your liquid’s specific-gravity conversion factor to calculate the new set point.
    Pipe
    Connections
    Flow Set Point,
    gpm
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current @ Voltage
    Port-to-Port
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    SPDT
     
    Brass Body with Brass Fittings
    1/4 NPT Female0.03 to 0.12Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    6 3/8"IP65
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    1/4 NPT Female0.05 to 0.3Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    6 3/8"IP65
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    1/4 NPT Female0.2 to 0.9Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    6 3/8"IP65
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    1/4 NPT Female0.5 to 2.5Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    6 3/8"IP65
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    1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 5Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    6 3/8"IP65
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    3/4 NPT Female1 to 11Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    6 3/8"IP65
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    3/4 NPT Female2 to 18Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    6 3/8"IP65
    0000000000000
    1 NPT Female2 to 20Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121 amp @ 100V AC
    0.42 amp @ 240V AC
    1 amp @ 60V DC
    0.26 amp @ 230V DC
    7 5/16"IP65
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    High-Pressure Flow Switches for Gas

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. High-Pressure Flow Switches for Gas.
    Good for compressed-air systems and other compressed gases that reach up to 3,600 psi, these switches measure the flow rate to activate or deactivate equipment when they reach a set point. Tighten or loosen the adjustment screw to choose your flow rate anywhere within the set point range. As flowing gas pushes an internal piston, the switch reads the position of the piston to measure the flow. When the piston passes the set point, the switch actuates. These switches are single pole, double throw (SPDT) and can turn one device from off to on (normally open) or from on to off (normally closed). They must be mounted horizontally to function correctly. IP rated, they seal out dust and can be lightly rinsed.
    These switches are calibrated with and measure air accurately. They can also be used with other gases by applying your gases’ specific-gravity conversion factor to calculate the new set point.
    Pipe
    Connections
    Flow Set Point,
    scfm
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Port-to-Port
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    SPDT
     
    Nickel-Plated Brass Body with 304 Stainless Steel Fittings
    1/4 NPT Female0.4 to 4Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2120.8 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
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    1/4 NPT Female2 to 10Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2120.8 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
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    1/4 NPT Female3 to 24Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2120.8 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
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    1/2 NPT Female4 to 30Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2120.8 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
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    3/4 NPT Female10 to 90Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2120.8 amp @ 240V AC5 7/8"IP65
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    3/4 NPT Female30 to 130Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2120.8 amp @ 240V AC5 7/8"IP65
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    High-Pressure Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. High-Pressure Flow Switches.
    Rated for pressures up to 3,600 psi, these switches measure the flow rate of liquids to activate or deactivate equipment when your flow rate reaches a set point. Tighten or loosen the adjustment screw on these switches to choose your flow rate anywhere within set point the range. As flowing liquid pushes an internal piston, the switch reads the position of the piston to measure the flow. When the piston passes the set point, the switch actuates. These switches are single pole, double throw (SPDT) and can turn one device from off to on (normally open) or from on to off (normally closed). They must be mounted horizontally to function correctly. IP rated, they seal out dust and can be lightly rinsed.
    These switches are calibrated with and measure water accurately. They can also be used with other liquids by applying your liquid’s specific-gravity conversion factor to calculate the new set point.
    Pipe
    Connections
    Flow Set Point,
    gpm
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Port-to-Port
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    SPDT
     
    Nickel-Plated Brass Body with 304 Stainless Steel Fittings
    1/4 NPT Female0.06 to 0.8Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121.5 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
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    1/4 NPT Female0.25 to 2.6Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121.5 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
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    1/4 NPT Female0.3 to 6Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121.5 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
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    1/2 NPT Female1 to 8Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121.5 amp @ 240V AC5 3/16"IP65
    0000000000000
    1/2 NPT Female2 to 10Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121.5 amp @ 240V AC5 7/8"IP65
    0000000000000
    3/4 NPT Female8 to 34Adjustable3,600 psi @ 70° F2121.5 amp @ 240V AC5 7/8"IP65
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