(Was 501BO)
Benefits & Features
- Glass Fused to Metal Ring per DIN7079
- Superior clarity with higher pressure and temperature ratings than standard observation plate glass
- Suitable for sight flow indicators, sight windows, and sanitary indicators
- Highly resistant to impacts and erosion
- Resistant to surface damage
- High tolerance to uneven and or repeated torqueing without damaging the glass
- Reusable for easy maintenance
- Mates to ANSI B16.5 flanges
- Pressure Ratings of Disc: up to 300 PSIG
- Temperature Ratings of Disc: up to 536°F for Duplex 2205 SS and 572°F for Carbon Steel
| Standard Specifications* | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetted Materials | Non-Wetted Materials | |||||
| Style | Type | Sizes | Metal Ring/Glass | Gasket | Cover Flange | Non-Steam Pressure Ratings |
| BO | Bolt-On | 1” to 8” | Duplex 2205 SS Fused Borosilicate DIN7080 | Gylon 3504 | 304SS | 150 PSIG @ 450°F 300 PSIG @ 450°F 600 PSIG @ 450°F |
*Optional materials are available for ring material, glass and gaskets. See matrix below for standard options or consult factory. Vessel flanges are user supplied.
Cover flange, fused glass to metal ring disc and gasket are supplied. Vessel flange is user supplied. No cushion required between cover flange and fused glass. There are no bolt-holes in the metal ring of the fused glass disc.
| BO Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 PSIG | 300 PSIG | 600 PSIG | |||||||
| Size | A | B | C | A | B | C | A | B | C |
| 1” | 2.48” | 1.38” | 0.39” | 2.76” | 1.57” | 0.47” | 2.76” | 1.57” | 0.71” |
| 1-1/2” | 3.23” | 1.77” | 0.47” | 3.62” | 1.97” | 0.59” | 3.62” | 1.97” | 0.87” |
| 2” | 3.94” | 2.17” | 0.59” | 4.21” | 1.97” | 0.79” | 4.21” | 1.97” | 0.79” |
| 3” | 5.28” | 2.76” | 0.59” | 5.71” | 2.76” | 0.79” | 5.71” | 2.76” | 1.10” |
| 4” | 6.73” | 3.15” | 0.79” | 6.73” | 3.15” | 0.98” | 7.48” | 3.15” | 1.26” |
| 6” | 8.58” | 3.94” | 0.98” | 9.61” | 4.72” | 1.38” | 10.35” | 3.94” | 1.57” |
| 8” | 10.75” | 4.72” | 1.18” | 12.01” | 4.92” | 1.38” | 12.40” | 3.94” | 1.57” |
Options
- Materials (see matrix on order pages or contact factory)
- Gasket materials (contact factory)
- Glass Lens (contact factory)
Application Notes:
- Saturated Steam Service: Please inquire if needed as Standard units do not conform to requirements for Saturated Steam Service
- Potable Water: Carbon Steel units are not suitable for potable water, Duplex 2205 SS units are suitable
- Vacuum Service: Contact Factory
- Gaseous Service: Not acceptable
- Compatibility: Before ordering, verify all materials of our sight windows are compatible with the service media(s), intermittently used cleaners, the environment, and cleaning processes in conjunction with the temperatures and pressures of the application(s) and future applications. John C. Ernst Co. does not make chemical compatibility recommendations. Compatibility is the responsibility of the user and/or specifying party.
WARNING: This product can expose you to certain chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Replacement Parts
- Please contact our Sales Dept. sales@ernstinstruments.com or call 888-943-5000
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