full view sight glass

Full View Sight Glass

The Full View Sight Glass allows one to have an unrestricted view of the color of the liquid flowing along with its conditions from various perspectives. It is designed with the use of chemically-resistant tempered borosilicate glass housing fixed between robust process flanges. This sight flow indicator allows for visual inspection of the process fluid.

Overview

The Full View Sight Glass presents the user with a total view of 360 degrees for checking out the state of process fluids flowing through industrial pipes.

This sight glass consists of a borosilicate glass tubular sight flow indicator that is fastened between two metallic flanges by means of robust tie rods.

The tie rod type tubular sight glass allows the observer to view fluid movements, any change in color, and even aeration, besides affording extra protection by having a guard.

This sight glass is ideal for use in chemical blending lines as well as low pressure utilities.

Features

  • 360° full-view visibility for continuous process monitoring.
  • Toughened borosilicate glass provides excellent chemical and thermal resistance.
  • Leak-proof construction with heavy-duty flange assembly.
  • Low maintenance and easy to clean.
  • Available in a wide range of materials and end connections.
  • PTFE (Teflon) lined version available for corrosive media.
  • Custom face-to-face dimensions available on request.
  • Manufactured to high industrial standards with pressure test certificates available.

Specifications

Line Size ½” to 4″ NB
Available Materials Mild Steel, CS, SS304, SS316, SS316L, PTFE Lined
Connection Flanged (ASA, BIS, DIN, Triclover), Screwed BSP / NPT (M/F)
Accuracy ±2% of FSD

Process Parameters

  • Application: Liquids & Gases
  • Design Temperature: Up to 200°C (Depending on Type)
  • Design Pressure: Up to 10 Kg/cm² (Depending on Type)
  • Installation: Horizontal or Vertical Pipeline
  • Line Size: 15 NB to 150 NB

Working Principle

Axial Fluid Inlet

The Full View Sight Glass is installed along with the pipe line, and hence there is no obstruction to the inlet of the process fluid to the sight glass.

360 Degree Observation

The process fluid flows through the cylindrical borosilicate glass chamber and hence observation of the process medium in multiple directions can be easily accomplished by the operators. Operators can observe flow characteristics, change in colors and presence of air bubbles in the fluid.

Mechanical Protection

This glass cylinder is mechanically supported using a tie rod type tubular sight glass, and this arrangement ensures the mechanical protection of the viewing chamber.

Process Inspection

With the flow of the process fluid inside the transparent chamber, process inspection can be done by the operators.

Leak Proof Sealing

There are flange connections along with the sealing element which ensures a leak proof operation.

Available Options

Size Configurations

  • Line Sizing Range: 15 NB to 150 NB (Sizes range from 15mm to 150mm)

Material Options

  • Process Flange Body Metallurgy: Mild steel, stainless steel (SS 304, SS 304L, SS 316, SS 316L), carbon steel
  • Corrosive Protection Barriers: Polypropylene (PP) and Teflon (PTFE) lining options
  • Sensing Transparency Element: Toughened tempered borosilicate glass tube

End Connections

  • Standard Connection Interfaces: Flanged to ASA, ABS, DIN, JIS (conforming to ANSI B 16.5 / BS 10 Table / DIN Std), Screwed BSP, NPT, and Butt Weld
  • Sanitary Integration: Tri-clover connection to maintain GMP guidelines for fittings

Operating Parameters & Design Limits

  • Maximum Design Temperature: Up to 200°C depending upon the type
  • Maximum Design Pressure: Up to 10 Kg/cm² depending upon the type

Structural & Assembly Variations

  • Standard Component Model: Base variant full view sight glass assembly
  • Indicating Configuration: Variant manufactured as a full view sight glass with indicating ball
  • Sanitary Fitting Model: Variant engineered as a full view sight glass with tri-clover connection

Why Full View Sight Glass

Complete Fluid Visibility: The full view sight glass that we have with the 360-degree vision allows for complete observation of the process fluids from all sides.

Mechanical Protection: The full view sight glass protected by the guard protects the glass from any external impacts while ensuring clear visibility.

Sturdy Structure for Process Application: A sturdy structure made up of borosilicate glass tubular sight flow indicator and tie rod support makes our sight glass an efficient choice for industrial processes.

Application for Utility: Full view sight glass for low-pressure utilities can be used in applications such as water and drainage systems.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

It installs inline within a pipe system so operators can visually check the color, clarity, and flow direction of a fluid through opposing glass ports.
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