Process Level Gauges

TC Fluid Control is the

Exclusive UK Supplier of Klinger Level Gauges

Klinger originally invented the Reflex level gauge and the Group
has since developed into a world market leader in liquid level
monitoring equipment.

Today Klinger manufactures the most comprehensive range of

Liquid level gauges suitable for the varied needs of the modern
process plant. Used by most major process plant operators,
engineering contractors and OEMs throughout the world, they
can truly claim world leadership in this field. Our quality systems
have been assessed to the requirements of BSEN ISO 9001.

Klinger produce level gauges to suit virtually any application,

available in single or multi-sections, with a variety of shut-off
valves, cocks and accessories.

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Gauge Selection Data

1. Select gauge type (see page 20)
Standard, large chamber or weld-on. Reflex and Transparent can
be used on most process applications but Transparent is
particularly recommended for:-
a) Media which are corrosive to glass (eg. caustic alkalis, hydrofluoric
acid, high pressure steam/water). In such cases Transparent
Level Gauges must be protected by Mica or Kel-F shields (max.
temp.120oC).
b) Viscous media
c) Observation of colour or turbidity
d) Interface applications
e) Where lighting is inadequate and illuminators are required (see
page 24)
Large Chamber Level Gauges are used only on applications
where the medium boils or surges and ‘Weld-On’ Gauges for low
pressure safe media applications.
2. Select the material (see page 21)
3. Select the pressure rating required (see page 20)
4. Select shut-off device (see page 21)
5. Select the required configuration (Refer to table on page 22)
Knowing the factors controlling the dimensions, (i.e. fixed vessel
connections and/or fixed sight length, valve type RAV or DG and
connections screwed or union) select from the tabulations the
nearest gauge combination observing the following points:
a) Minimum vessel centres can be increased to suit the actual
centres required.
b) Maximum sight for any centre length is with side connected, offset inside.
c) DG Cocks are usually supplied end connected.

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Reflex Level Gauges

The Reflex Level Gauge, available in the range ANSI Class 150 to ANSI Class 1500, n Distinct black and silver indication
is particularly suitable for gas liquifaction plants, reactor vessels, low pressure boilers n Temperature range -196oC to +400oC
and storage vessels. n Pressures up to ANSI Class 1500
The Reflex Glass allows light to be absorbed in the liquid space giving a dark (250 bar)
appearance and reflected in the gas space, thereby providing a clear indication of
the liquid level.

Standard Reflex Weld-On Reflex Gauges - Ratings

Cover Type Model Rating

Radius or
Flat Back
Standard R100 PN100, ANSI 600
Centre Cushion joint Optional
piece R160 PN160, ANSI 900
Reflex glass R250 PN250, ANSI 1500
‘U’ Bolt
Sealing joint Weld-On UWR PN100, ANSI 600

Transparent Level Gauges

The Transparent Level Gauge, available in the range ANSI Class 150 to ANSI Class n Pressures up to ANSI Class 1500
1500, is particularly recommended for:- (250 bar).
1. For media which are corrosive to glass, the glass can be fitted with protectors. n Temperature range -196oC to +400oC.
2. Viscous and coloured.
3. For interface applications.
4. Can be illuminated.
Glass tube level gauges, with associated Gauge Cocks and protectors are also
available for low pressure (17 bar) non-hazardous applications.

Standard Transparent Weld-On Transparent Gauges - Ratings

Type Model Rating
Cover Radius or
Flat Back Standard T50 PN50, ANSI 300
Centre Cushion joint
Optional T100 PN100, ANSI 600
piece
Reflex glass T160 PN160, ANSI 900
Sealing joint T250 PN250, ANSI 1500
Bolt
Weld-On UWR PN100. ANSI 600

Materials
Materials FS/H M/H M Notes
Centre Piece Carbon steel ASTM A105 Stainless steel AISI 316L Stainless steel AISI 316L 1. All gauges, with the exception of
‘Weld-On’ are suitable for use with
Cover Carbon steel ASTM A105 Carbon steel ASTM A105 Stainless steel AISI 316 RAV Valves and DG Gauge Cocks.
Glass Toughened (BS3463) Toughened (BS3463) Toughened (BS3463) 2. Refer to page 22 for minimum
centres, sight lengths and gauge
Sealing Joint KLINGER jointing KLINGER jointing KLINGER jointing
configurations.
Cushion Joint KLINGER jointing KLINGER jointing KLINGER jointing 3. Ratings apply to standard and
Bolt Steel Steel Stainless steel ‘Weld-On’ gauges in materials
FS/H and M/H and large chamber
Nut Steel Steel Stainless steel
gauges in all material grades.

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Valves and Cocks

Klinger manufacture two types of shut-off fittings, gauge valves type RAV, rated up
to ANSI Class 1500 and gauge cocks type DG rated ANSI Class 900.

The RAV shut-off device is a metal seated valve with integral safety ball. Available in
a variety of options it is suitable for most process requirements.

The DG gauge cock, with the replacable soft seated packing sleeve and quick 90o
operation provides an economical alternative for the simpler applications.

RAV Valves ANSI Class 900 and 1500

Inside Screwed ANSI 900/1500 (PN160-PN250) Outside Screwed ANSI 900/1500 (PN160-PN250)

Plain Nipple to Gauge-RAV946 Plain Nipple to Gauge-RAV956

946/1 Handwheel operation (ANSI 1500) 956/1 Handwheel operation (ANSI 1500)
946/2 Weighted lever (ANSI 900) 956/2 Weighted lever (ANSI 900)
946/3 Double ended lever (ANSI 900) 956/3 Double ended lever (ANSI 900)
946/5 Quick closing handwheel (ANSI 900) 956/5 Quick closing handwheel (ANSI 900)
Union Nipple to Gauge – RAV947 Union Nipple to Gauge – RAV957
947/1 Handwheel operation (ANSI 1500) 957/1 Handwheel operation (ANSI 1500)
947/2 Weighted lever (ANSI 900) 957/2 Weighted lever (ANSI 900)
947/3 Double ended lever (ANSI 900) 957/3 Double ended lever (ANSI 900)
947/5 Quick closing handwheel (ANSI 900) 957/5 Quick closing handwheel (ANSI 900)

Inside Screwed Outside Screwed

RAV946/1 RAV956/1

2 2
Nipple Nipple
Union RAV947 1 1
3 Union RAV957 3

DG Gauge Cocks ANSI 900 (PN160)

n Quick 90o lever operation
n Roddable for cleaning in situ
n Replacable packing sleeves (AB 18) Packing sleeve
n Ball checks optional
Can separate here to
remove gauge

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End connected 1/2” End connected Side/back connected

Gauge Visible Body Flanged DG RAV Type RAV Type Flanged 1/2” Offset 1/2” Offset
Size S Length End L Cock 946, 956 947, 957 1/2” Screwed Inside All Outside All
K Side or Back RAV Types RAV Types
1-I 93 128 278 190 225 265 154 114 194
1-II 118 153 303 215 250 290 179 139 219
1-III 143 178 328 240 275 315 204 164 244
1-IV 168 203 353 265 300 340 229 189 269
1-V 198 233 383 295 330 370 259 219 299
1-VI 228 263 413 325 360 400 289 249 329
1-VII 258 293 443 355 390 430 319 279 359
1-VIII 298 333 483 395 430 470 359 319 399
1-IX 318 353 503 415 450 490 379 339 419
2-IV 373 408 558 470 505 545 434 394 474
2-V 433 468 618 530 565 605 494 454 535
2-VI 493 528 678 590 625 665 554 513 594
2-VII 553 588 738 650 685 725 614 574 654
2-VIII 633 668 818 730 765 805 694 654 734
2-IX 673 708 858 770 805 845 734 694 774
3-VI 758 793 943 855 890 930 819 779 859
3-VII 848 883 1033 945 980 1020 909 869 949
3-VIII 968 1003 1153 1065 1100 1140 1029 989 1069
3-IX 1028 1063 1213 1125 1160 1200 1089 1049 1129
4-VII 1143 1178 1328 1240 1275 1315 1204 1164 1244
4-VIII 1303 1338 1488 1400 1435 1475 1364 1324 1404
4-IX 1383 1418 1568 1480 1515 1555 1444 1404 1484
5-VII 1438 1473 1623 1525 1570 1610 1499 1459 1539
5-VIII 1638 1673 1823 1735 1770 1810 1699 1659 1739
5-IX 1738 1773 1923 1835 1870 1910 1799 1759 1839
6-VIII 1973 2008 2158 2070 2105 2145 2034 1994 2074
6-IX 2093 2128 2278 2190 2225 2265 2154 2114 2194
7-VIII 2308 2343 2493 2405 2440 2480 2369 2329 2409
7-IX 2448 2483 2633 2545 2580 2620 2509 2469 2549
8-VIII 2643 2678 2828 2740 2775 2815 2704 2664 2744
8-IX 2803 2838 2988 2900 2935 2975 2864 2824 2904
9-VIII 2978 3013 3163 3075 3110 3150 3039 2999 3079
9-IX 3158 3193 3343 3255 3290 3330 3219 3179 3259
Notes on
– – – A B C D&E D&E
Standard gauges

Notes on Large
Chamber and F&J – – A B C D&E D&E
Weld-on gauges

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Notes (see also bottom of table opposite)

Standard Gauges Large Chamber Gauges

(1-I to 9-IX) (1-I to 6-IX)
A. For 3/4” gauge connections F. Overall length ‘K’ add 32mm.
dimensions as above. G. For flanged end connections or 1/2”
B. For 3/4” gauge connections add end connected DG/RAVs add 32mm.
14mm. H. For flanged/screwed side or back add
C. For 3/4” screwed side or back add 49mm.
34mm. I. Refer to T & C for all configurations
D. T50-T100-T160-T250 with 1/2” back (ie. 3/4” connections).
connections add 34mm.
Weld-On Gauges
E. For 3/4” side or back connections add
(1-I to 4-IX)
34mm.
Note: 3/4” screwed connections not J. No valves supplied dimensions as S
available on T250 and R250. and K.

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Accessories

Fluorescent and LED Uninterrupted sight Non-frost blocks to

illuminators are available where blind spots are not permit viewing through
on request. permittted frost build-up

Level gauge Illuminator for hazardous areas 12 11 1

6 5 6

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EEx rating according to type of bulb used Key to Illuminator diagram 9

Type of E 27 bulb Ex rating Bulb ref. 1 Illuminator body

15W incandescent (1) Ex d IIc T6 E27/15WI 2 Diffuser (Plexiglas or glass)
60W incandescent (1) Ex d IIc T5 E27/60WI 3 Support bracket 4 Nut 5 Gasket
75W incandescent (1) Ex d IIc T4 E27/75WI 6 Washer 7 Spring 8 Nut 9 Bolt 7
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15W fluocompact (2) Ex d IIc T6 E27/15WF 10 Bonnet 11 Security pin 13 10 3 9
(60W equivalent) 12 Earth screw 13 Name plate
Electrical specification
Voltage: 110 - 230V AC (max 380V) - 50/60Hz, 6 to 48V DC
Cable entry: 3/4” NPT (M20 via adaptor)
IP rating: IP 65
Ex approval: ISSeP No. 98D. 103. 1283/970. 103.124

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Process gauge weights & bolt torques

To determine the weight of a multi-section gauge multiply the gauge size by the number of
sections. The weights given are approximate only.

Gauge size
Gauge Type Cover Bolt
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
Torques (lbf ft)
Reflex Gauge weight (Kg)
R100 2.5 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 36
R160 3 4 4 5 6 6 8 8 8 36
R250 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 11 12 55
MOR 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 11
UOR 5 6 7 7 8 9 11 11 12 22
MWR 3 4 4 5 6 6 8 8 9 36
Transparent
T50 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 36
T100 5 6 7 8 9.5 10.5 11.5 13 14 36
T150 8 9 11 12 14 16 17 20 21 36
T250 15 15 17.3 18.5 20.5 22 23.5 26 28 58
MOT 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 11
UOT 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 16 16 22
MWT 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 36

DG valves 8kg per set (does not include weight of drain or vent valve).
RAV valves 11kg per set (does not include weight of drain or vent valve).

Other Accessories
Non-frosting blocks (Max. temp. 110oC) Scales
To ensure a clear level indication of the Engraved scales, calibrated to customer
gauge where there is a possibility of frost requirements can be supplied for all
build-up, a transparent acrylic block can be Klinger level gauges.
fitted into the glass face.
Specific gravity glass floats
Recommended height of block for various Where the interface between two
temperature is as follows:- immiscible liquids is to be observed a
special float can be provided in a
Temperature of Medium oC Height
transparent level gauge.
(mm)

0oC to -19oC External centre piece heating

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Heating tubes on outside of centre
-20oC to -49oC 75 piece.
-50 C to -99 C
o o
150
Internal heating
under -100 C o
200
Heating tube in contact with medium.

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