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    23 Products

    Insertion-Mount Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Threaded Connection with NEMA 4X Rating. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. Insertion-Mount Flow Switches, Threaded Fitting Connection, NEMA 4X Enclosure Rating.

    Threaded

    Connection with

    NEMA 4X 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.
    Brass Body—Switches with a brass or 316 stainless steel body have multiple paddles you can choose between to get you closest to your set point. For a higher set point, loosen the locking washers to remove the largest paddles. You can also trim the paddles to fine-tune your set point. The more you trim, the higher the set point.
    Brass Fitting—Brass and 316 stainless steel fittings resist impact better than Noryl fittings.
    NEMA 4X Enclosure Rating—NEMA 4X rated switches protect against dust, weather, and washdowns.
    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
    Certification
    Each
    Brass Body with 1 NPT Male Threaded Brass Fittings
     
    Set-Point-Adjustment Removable Layered Paddles, Set-Point-Adjustment Trimmable Paddles
    1
    2
    4
    6
    4.9 to 17.6
    13.7 to 56.4
    35.3 to 118
    60.3 to 245
    27, 105, 397, 900304 Stainless Steel
    160 psi @ 70° F33 to 2253.7 amp @ 240V AC
    7.4 amp @ 120V AC
    5"NEMA 4X
    C-UL Listed
    UL Recognized Component
    4971K50000000
     

    Variable-Pressure Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Switches. Variable-Pressure Flow Switches.
    Accurate even in applications where pressure fluctuates regularly, these flow switches split flow into two paths and measure their difference in pressure drop to calculate the flow rate of liquid. They activate or deactivate equipment when the flow rate reaches your set point. Tighten or loosen the adjustment screw to choose your set point anywhere within the range. They measure accurately no matter their mounting position. 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). Rated NEMA 4X and IP66, they seal out dust and protect against washdowns and corrosion.
    These switches are calibrated with water. They can also be used with other liquids but may not measure accurately if their viscosity is significantly different.
    Flow Set Point,
    gpm
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Voltage
    Max. Switching Current @ Voltage
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Each
    Bronze Body
     
    1/4 NPT Female
    0.3 to 2400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T2110000000
    0.4 to 3400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T212000000
    0.5 to 4400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T213000000
     
    1/2 NPT Female
    0.3 to 2400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T221000000
    0.4 to 3400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T222000000
    0.5 to 4400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T223000000
    0.5 to 6400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T224000000
    1.5 to 10400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T225000000
     
    3/4 NPT Female
    0.5 to 6400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T231000000
    1.5 to 10400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T232000000
    2 to 15400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T233000000
    3 to 20400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T234000000
     
    1 NPT Female
    2 to 15400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T241000000
    3 to 20400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T242000000
    4 to 30400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T243000000
    5 to 40400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T244000000
     
    1 1/2 NPT Female
    4 to 30400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T251000000
    5 to 60400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T253000000
    15 to 100400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 1/16"2913T254000000
     
    2 NPT Female
    5 to 40400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 3/16"2913T261000000
    15 to 100400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 3/16"2913T263000000
    30 to 200400 psi @ 70° F-30 to 212120V AC/175V DC180 mA @ 120V AC
    250 mA @ 175V DC
    1/2
    3 3/16"2913T265000000
     
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