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    Floats for Chemicals

    Made of polyethylene, these floats can be used with chemicals, salts, and caustic fluids.
    Polyethylene Rectangle Floats
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Chemicals, Rectangle.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    For Container
    Type
    Each
    3 3/4"2 1/2"1 7/16"8-32
    		UNC
    		FemaleNot Rated35 to 140Off-WhiteOpen Tank000000000000
    Polyethylene Ball Floats
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Chemicals, Ball.
    Ball floats are self-tapping when used with a threaded rod.
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Features
    For Container
    Type
    Each
    6"1/4"-20
    		UNC
    		FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank0000000000000
    6"5/16"-18
    		UNC
    		FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000
    8"1/4"-20
    		UNC
    		FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000
    8"5/16"-18
    		UNC
    		FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000
    8"3/8"-16
    		UNC
    		FemaleNot Rated35 to 140BlackUV ResistantOpen Tank000000000000

    Compact Metal Float Valves

    Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space. Use them to control water levels in processing tanks and cooling towers.
    Compression Inlet Connection × Discharge Outlet
    Image of Product. Compression Inlet × Discharge Outlet. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Metal Float Valves, Compression Inlet Connection × Discharge Outlet.

    Compression Inlet × Discharge Outlet

    Valves with a discharge outlet release contents into your tank; the outlet is unthreaded.
    Discharge
    Slot
    Float
    Float Rod
    For Inlet
    Tube OD
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Elbow Valve Body—For Water
    1/4"9/32"9/32"1.5 gpm @ 50 psi1253 3/4"2 5/8"1 7/16"5"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		50 to 1750000000000000
    1/4"13/32"13/32"1.3 gpm @ 50 psi1253 3/4"2 5/8"1 7/16"5 5/8"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		50 to 175000000000000
     
    NPT Male × Threaded Inlet Connection × Discharge Outlet
    Image of Product. NPT Male Inlet × Discharge Outlet. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Metal Float Valves, NPT Male × Threaded Inlet Connection × Discharge Outlet.

    NPT Male Inlet × Discharge Outlet

    Valves with a discharge outlet release contents into your tank; the outlet is unthreaded.
    Discharge
    Slot
    Float
    Float Rod
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Elbow Valve Body—For Water
    3/8
    		9/32"9/32"1.5 gpm @ 50 psi1253 11/16"2 1/2"1 5/16"5"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		50 to 1750000000000000
    1/2
    		13/32"13/32"1.3 gpm @ 50 psi1253 11/16"2 1/2"1 5/16"5 5/8"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		50 to 175000000000000
     
    NPT Male × Threaded Inlet Connection × Compression Outlet Connection
    Image of Product. NPT Male Inlet × Compression Outlet. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Metal Float Valves, NPT Male × Threaded Inlet Connection × Compression Outlet Connection .

    NPT Male Inlet × Compression Outlet

    Discharge
    Slot
    Float
    Float Rod
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    For Outlet
    Tube OD
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Elbow Valve Body—For Water
    1/2
    		3/8"5/16"5/16"4 gpm @ 50 psi1253 11/16"2 1/2"1 5/16"5 5/8"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		50 to 1750000000000000
    1/2
    		3/8"3/8"3/8"2.5 gpm @ 50 psi1253 11/16"2 1/2"1 5/16"5"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		50 to 175000000000000
     

    Compact Plastic Float Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Float Valves. Compact Plastic Float Valves.
    Smaller than other float valves, these are sized for containers with limited space. They also minimize noisy water hammer. Use them to control water levels in processing tanks and cooling towers.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Float
    For Open Tanks,
    Neoprene Seal
    For Open Tanks, EPDM Seal
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Connection
    Connection
    Port
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Float Rod
    Lg.
    Includes
    Float
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    For Water
     
    Brass Float Rod—Elbow Valve Body
    1
    		NPT
    		FemaleThreadedPipe1
    		NPT
    		Female84 gpm @ 50 psi804"3 1/4"5 3/4"Adapters to reduce 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 pipe sizePolyethylene35 to 1600000000000000————0
    1 1/2
    		NPT
    		MaleThreadedDischarge——Male158 gpm @ 33 psi1504"3 1/4"6"1-1/2 NPT Female Adapter, Optional 2" long float rodPolyethylene————035 to 17500000000000000
    2
    		NPT
    		MaleThreadedDischarge——Male150 gpm @ 50 psi1504"3 1/2"6"Adapter to reduce 1-1/2 pipe size, Optional 2" long float rodPolyethylene————035 to 1750000000000000
     

    Polypropylene Float Valves

    Able to withstand higher temperatures than PVC float valves, these valves have a temperature range of 35° to 175° F. Use them to control water levels in processing tanks and cooling towers. Valves have an unthreaded discharge outlet, which releases contents into a tank.
    Brass Float Rod
    Image of Product. With Brass Float Rod. Front orientation. Float Valves. Polypropylene Float Valves, Brass Float Rod.

    With Brass Float Rod

    Compression Inlet Connection—Valves with compression inlet connections are for small-scale applications using tubing.
    Discharge
    Slot
    Float
    Float Rod
    For Tube
    OD
    Inlet
    Connection
    For Tube
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flow Rate @
    Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Container
    Type
    Float
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Straight Valve Body—For Water
    1/4"CompressionPlastic3/8"19/32"1.59 gpm @ 55 psi1253 3/4"2 1/2"1 1/2"6"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		35 to 1750000000000000
    1/4"CompressionCopper9/32"3/4"1.59 gpm @ 55 psi1253 3/4"2 1/2"1 1/2"6"8-32
    		UNC
    		Open TankPolyethyleneBuna-N
    		35 to 175000000000000
     

    Life Preserver Rings

    Throw flotation rings into the water for emergency rescues. The rope that encircles them is made of polypropylene, so it also floats. These rings are United States Coast Guard Approved Type IV for buoyant throwable devices. Made of polyethylene, they resist oil and common chemicals. They are international safety orange with reflective panels to draw attention.
    Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Life Preservers. Life Preserver Rings, Rings.
    Image of Product. Racks. Front orientation. Life Preservers. Life Preserver Rings.

    Racks

    Image of Product. Throw Rope. Front orientation. Life Preservers. Life Preserver Rings.
    Image of Product. Cabinets. Front orientation. Life Preservers. Life Preserver Rings.

    Throw Rope

    Cabinets

    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1915.158—Rings that meet OSHA standards help you comply with safety regulations for shipyards and construction sites.
    OD
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Material
    U.S. Coast Guard
    Approval Rating
    Color
    Specs. Met
    Features
    Each
    24"4.4PolyethyleneType IVOrange—Reflective Tape Panels0000000000000
    30"7.4PolyethyleneType IVOrangeOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1915.158Reflective Tape Panels000000000000
    Accessories for Life Preservers
    Racks
    Mounting
    For Ring
    OD
    Material
    Type
    Fasteners
    Included
    For Screw
    Size
    No. of
    Holes
    Each
    24"Stainless Steel
    		Screw OnNo1/4"
    		800000000000000
    30"Stainless Steel
    		Screw OnNo1/4"
    		80000000000000
    Cabinets
    Cabinets—Cabinets have a clear, shatter-resistant plastic window, so you can see inside. The cabinets don’t lock for easy access, just pull the handle to open them.
    Rope
    For Ring
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Window
    Material
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Dia.
    Material
    Each
    24"PlasticWhitePlastic601/4"Polypropylene
    		00000000000000
    30"PlasticWhitePlastic601/4"Polypropylene
    		0000000000000
    Throw Rope
    Throw Rope—Attach one end of a throw rope to life preserver rings, so you can retrieve them from the water after emergency rescues. The other end has a ball stop to secure the rope under your foot, preventing the entire rope from slipping into the water. Select a 60 ft. or 90 ft. throw rope based on the size of your vessel and to comply with applicable safety regulations.
    Rope that meet OSHA standards help you comply with safety regulations for shipyards and construction sites.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Dia.
    Material
    Specs. Met
    Each
    601/4"Polypropylene
    		—0000000000000
    901/4"Polypropylene
    		OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1915.158, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.106000000000000
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