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    Fixed-Set-Point Hazardous-Location Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Switches. Fixed-Set-Point Hazardous-Location Flow Switches.
    Safe to use where flammable gases and combustible dust may be present, these switches activate or deactivate when your flow reaches a factory-set level. All are UL listed for hazardous environments. Because their set point is fixed, they’re ready to go, making them easy to install. They actuate when your flowing liquid or gas pushes their paddle into a set position. 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 accurately.
    These switches are calibrated with water and air. They can also be used with other liquids and gases but may not measure accurately if their viscosity is significantly different.
    Set Point
    Conduit
    Pipe
    Connections
    For Liquids,
    gpm
    For Gas,
    scfm
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Voltage, V AC
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    304 Stainless Steel Body with Threaded 304 Stainless Steel Fittings
    1/2 NPT Female1.56.52,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male2 1/4"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K610000000
    3/4 NPT Female2102,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male2 5/8"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K62000000
    1 NPT Female3142,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male3"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K63000000
    2 NPT Female10432,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male4 3/4"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K6600000000
     
    Brass Body with Threaded Brass Fittings
    1/2 NPT Female1.56.5250 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male2 1/4"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K31000000
    3/4 NPT Female210250 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male2 3/8"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K32000000
    1 NPT Female314250 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male2 1/2"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K33000000
    1 1/4 NPT Female421250 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male2 5/8"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K34000000
    1 1/2 NPT Female633250 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male2 7/8"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K35000000
    2 NPT Female1043250 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male3"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    47565K36000000
     

    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
     

    Hazardous-Location Insertion-Mount Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. Hazardous-Location Insertion-Mount Flow Switches.
    Safely activate and deactivate equipment in environments with flammable gases and combustible dust when your flow rate reaches a set point. They are UL listed and CSA certified for use in hazardous locations. These switches save you from disassembling your pipeline because you insert them into pipe tees or pipe outlets instead of mounting them inline. They actuate when your system’s liquid pushes the paddle into a set position. To change your set point, the paddle has multiple layers that you can remove. For the lowest set point, use the largest paddle that will fit your pipe. To increase your set point, loosen the locking washers and remove paddles. You can trim the paddles to fine-tune your set point. The smaller the paddle, the higher the setpoint.
    They should be mounted vertically into a horizontal pipeline, so liquid pushes the paddle.
    These switches are calibrated with water and air. They can also be used with other liquids and gases but may not measure accurately if their viscosity is significantly different.
    SPDT—SPDT (singe pole, double throw) switches can turn one device from off to on (normally open) or from on to off (normally closed).
    DPDT—DPDT (double pole, double throw) switches can either turn two devices from off to on (normally open) or on to off (normally closed).
    Flow Set Point Range
    Max. Flow Rate
    Conduit
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Water and Oil
    For Air and Inert Gas
    For Water
    and Oil
    For Air and
    Inert Gas
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Body
    Ht.
    Each
    SPDT
     
    Brass Body
    1 1/2
    NPT
    Male1 1/2
    2
    4
    12
    20
    3 gpm to 7 gpm
    4 gpm to 15 gpm
    12 gpm to 95 gpm
    140 gpm to 900 gpm
    400 gpm to 2,400 gpm
    17 scfm to 32 scfm
    13 scfm to 65 scfm
    50 scfm to 400 scfm
    800 scfm to 3,450 scfm
    2,850 scfm to 10,000 scfm
    55 gpm
    97 gpm
    391 gpm
    3,525 gpm
    9,792 gpm
    Not Rated1,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 2755 amp @ 125V AC
    5 amp @ 250V AC
    3/4
    NPT
    Female8"48005K530000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body
    1 1/2
    NPT
    Male1 1/2
    2
    4
    12
    20
    3 gpm to 7 gpm
    4 gpm to 15 gpm
    12 gpm to 95 gpm
    140 gpm to 900 gpm
    400 gpm to 2,400 gpm
    17 scfm to 32 scfm
    13 scfm to 65 scfm
    50 scfm to 400 scfm
    800 scfm to 3,450 scfm
    2,850 scfm to 10,000 scfm
    55 gpm
    97 gpm
    391 gpm
    3,525 gpm
    9,792 gpm
    Not Rated2,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 2755 amp @ 125V AC
    5 amp @ 250V AC
    3/4
    NPT
    Female8"48005K5500000000
     
    DPDT
     
    Brass Body
    1 1/2
    NPT
    Male1 1/2
    2
    4
    12
    20
    3 gpm to 7 gpm
    4 gpm to 15 gpm
    12 gpm to 95 gpm
    140 gpm to 900 gpm
    400 gpm to 2,400 gpm
    17 scfm to 32 scfm
    13 scfm to 65 scfm
    50 scfm to 400 scfm
    800 scfm to 3,450 scfm
    2,850 scfm to 10,000 scfm
    55 gpm
    97 gpm
    391 gpm
    3,525 gpm
    9,792 gpm
    Not Rated1,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 2755 amp @ 125V AC
    5 amp @ 250V AC
    3/4
    NPT
    Female8"48005K54000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body
    1 1/2
    NPT
    Male1 1/2
    2
    4
    12
    20
    3 gpm to 7 gpm
    4 gpm to 15 gpm
    12 gpm to 95 gpm
    140 gpm to 900 gpm
    400 gpm to 2,400 gpm
    17 scfm to 32 scfm
    13 scfm to 65 scfm
    50 scfm to 400 scfm
    800 scfm to 3,450 scfm
    2,850 scfm to 10,000 scfm
    55 gpm
    97 gpm
    391 gpm
    3,525 gpm
    9,792 gpm
    Not Rated2,000 psi @ 70° F-4 to 2755 amp @ 125V AC
    5 amp @ 250V AC
    3/4
    NPT
    Female8"48005K5600000000
     

    Hazardous-Location Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Switches. Hazardous-Location Flow Switches.
    UL listed for use where flammable gases or combustible dusts may be present, these flow switches activate or deactivate equipment when your flow rate reaches a set point. Use the adjustment screw to select their set point. They actuate when your flowing liquid or gas pushes their paddle into a certain position determined by the set point. 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). Mount them horizontally. Rated NEMA 4, they also protect against weather and washdowns.
    These flow switches are calibrated with water and air. You can use them with other liquids and gases, but they may not measure accurately if the viscosity is different from water or air.
    Flow Set Point
    Conduit
    Pipe
    Connections
    For Liquids,
    gpm
    For Gas,
    scfm
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Voltage, V AC
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    304 Stainless Steel Body with Threaded 304 Stainless Steel Fittings
    1/2 NPT Female0.04 to 0.750.18 to 2.71,450 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male3 5/8"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    91445K240000000
     
    Brass Body with Threaded Brass Fittings
    1/2 NPT Female0.04 to 0.750.18 to 2.71,450 psi @ 70° F-4 to 220120/2405 amp @ 120V AC3/4
    NPT
    Male3 5/8"NEMA 4
    UL Listed
    CE Marked
    91445K23000000
     

    Airflow-Actuated HVAC Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. HVAC Switches. Airflow-Actuated HVAC Switches.
    Use this switch to sense changes in airflow velocity in duct. The paddle extends into the duct and actuates the switch when airflow reaches the setpoint. Switch is rated NEMA 3R for protection from dirt, falling liquids, and light splashing.
    Paddle
    Speed Set Point,
    fpm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Current @ Voltage
    Electrical
    Connection
    Switch
    Designation
    For Conduit
    Trade Size
    Knockout
    Dia.
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Paddle Sensors
    350 to 50032 to 10410 amp @ 240V AC
    16 amp @ 120V AC
    Screw TerminalSPDT
    1/2
    7/8"Stainless Steel
    6 7/8"3 1/8"YesIP43, NEMA 3R
    UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    1783K130000000
     
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