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    18 Products

    Fixed-Set-Point Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Flow Switches. Fixed-Set-Point Flow Switches, Straight, Style B.

    Style B

    Since they come factory set to a specific set point, these switches are easier to install than adjustable flow switches. 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. They’re accurate in any mounting position.
    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.
    Choose a fitting material that is compatible with the liquid you intend to run through your line.
    Straight
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Flow Switches. Fixed-Set-Point Flow Switches, Straight, Style B.

    Style B

    Polypropylene Fitting—Polypropylene and PPS fittings work with a wide range of chemicals. However, they can crack from impact or when overtightened.
    SPST—SPST (single pole, single throw) switches turn one device from off to on (normally open).
    Style
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Set Point,
    gpm
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point, gpm
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current @ Voltage
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Mounting
    Position
    Each
    Polypropylene Body with Polypropylene Fittings
     
    SPST
    B3/8
    NPT
    Male0.250.05125 psi @ 70° F33 to 212400 mA @ 30V AC
    170 mA @ 120V AC
    80 mA @ 240V AC
    300 mA @ 30V DC
    130 mA @ 120V DC
    60 mA @ 240V DC
    4"Any Angle00000000000000
    B3/8
    NPT
    Male0.50.1125 psi @ 70° F33 to 212400 mA @ 30V AC
    170 mA @ 120V AC
    80 mA @ 240V AC
    300 mA @ 30V DC
    130 mA @ 120V DC
    60 mA @ 240V DC
    4"Any Angle0000000000000
    B3/8
    NPT
    Male10.2125 psi @ 70° F33 to 212400 mA @ 30V AC
    170 mA @ 120V AC
    80 mA @ 240V AC
    300 mA @ 30V DC
    130 mA @ 120V DC
    60 mA @ 240V DC
    4"Any Angle0000000000000
    B3/8
    NPT
    Male1.50.3125 psi @ 70° F33 to 212400 mA @ 30V AC
    170 mA @ 120V AC
    80 mA @ 240V AC
    300 mA @ 30V DC
    130 mA @ 120V DC
    60 mA @ 240V DC
    4"Any Angle0000000000000
    B3/8
    NPT
    Male20.4125 psi @ 70° F33 to 212400 mA @ 30V AC
    170 mA @ 120V AC
    80 mA @ 240V AC
    300 mA @ 30V DC
    130 mA @ 120V DC
    60 mA @ 240V DC
    4"Any Angle0000000000000
     

    Fixed-Set-Point High-Pressure Flow Switches

    Quicker to install than adjustable flow switches in high-pressure lines, these switches come factory-set to activate or deactivate equipment at a specific level. They compensate for the viscosity and density changes of liquid. As flowing liquid pushes an internal piston, the switch reads the piston's position to measure the flow. When the piston passes the set point, the switch actuates. All measure flow correctly no matter their mounting position.
    These switches are calibrated with water. They can also be used with other liquids by applying your liquid’s specific-gravity conversion factor to calculate the new setpoint.
    Straight
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Straight. Fixed-Set-Point High-Pressure Flow Switches.
    SPST—SPST (single pole, single throw) switches turn one device from off to on (normally open).
    Pipe
    Connections
    Set Point,
    gpm
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point, gpm
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current @ Voltage
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Each
    SPST
     
    Brass Body with Brass Fittings
    3/8 NPT Male0.250.051,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"00000000000000
    3/8 NPT Male0.50.11,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"0000000000000
    3/8 NPT Male10.21,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"0000000000000
    3/8 NPT Male1.50.31,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"0000000000000
    3/8 NPT Male20.41,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"0000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
    3/8 NPT Male0.250.051,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"0000000000000
    3/8 NPT Male0.50.11,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"0000000000000
    3/8 NPT Male20.41,500 psi @ 70° F-20 to 2750.4 amp @ 30V AC
    0.17 amp @ 120V AC
    0.08 amp @ 240V AC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC
    0.13 amp @ 120V DC
    0.06 amp @ 240V DC
    3 7/16"0000000000000
     

    Flow Transmitters

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Flow Transmitters. Flow Transmitters, Turbine Flow Measurement.

    Turbine Flow

    Measurement

    Send flow rate measurements to monitor and control equipment. Also known as transducers, these transmitters convert flow rate measurements to an electrical signal that can be interpreted by receiving devices, such as remote displays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). As flow increases, the output signal increases. For your receiving device to interpret the signal, you will need to calibrate it for the measurement range and output signal of the transmitter. They only give accurate readings within the rated measurement range. Mount them directly inline with your system. They measure flow correctly no matter their mounting orientation.
    These transmitters 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.
    Turbine Flow Measurement—Turbine transmitters measure flow by counting how many times their turbine turns as liquid passes through. To avoid clogging the turbine and other damage, use them only with clean, low-viscosity liquids. The digital output sends flow data with a pulse, which is a spike of voltage. The higher the flow, the more pulses they send. The voltage of the pulse output matches the input voltage sent to the transmitters. These transmitters meet NSF/ANSI 61 for use with drinking water.
    Flow Measurement
    Type
    Pipe
    Connections
    Flow Range,
    gpm
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Accuracy
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Mounting
    Position
    Field
    Recalibratable
    Pulse Freq.,
    Hz
    Each
    One Analog Transmitter/Digital Pulse Output—Wire Lead Connection
     
    Nylon Body with Nylon Fitting
    Turbine3/8 NPT Male0.13 to 1.32 5/32"±3%362 psi @ 212° F-4 to 2125 to 24Any AngleNo56 to 565000000000000000
    Turbine3/8 NPT Male0.26 to 42 5/32"±3%362 psi @ 212° F-4 to 2125 to 24Any AngleNo36 to 55300000000000000
    Turbine3/8 NPT Male0.53 to 9.22 5/32"±3%362 psi @ 212° F-4 to 2125 to 24Any AngleNo25 to 43500000000000000
     
    Brass Body with Brass Fitting
    Turbine3/8 NPT Male0.5 to 2.112 5/32"±3%362 psi @ 212° F-4 to 2125 to 24Any AngleNo132 to 55900000000000000
    Turbine3/8 NPT Male0.8 to 6.62 5/32"±3%362 psi @ 212° F-4 to 2125 to 24Any AngleNo46 to 38300000000000000
     
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