Sanitary Stainless Steel Hex Flange Sight Glass
Product Description
Product Overview
Expertly engineered for sectors demanding utmost purity, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, the sanitary stainless steel hex flange sight glass offers exceptional real-time visualization of fluid dynamics, liquid levels, and chemical reactions within pipelines or vessels. With its hygienic stainless steel build, crystal-clear pressure-resistant viewing window, and robust hex flange sealing, this product upholds the highest standards of performance and sanitation, meeting the rigorous demand of sterile environments.
Key Features
1. Material & Hygiene Certifications
- Constructed from premium SUS 304/316L stainless steel, this sight glass aligns with FDA, EHEDG, and 3-A Sanitary Standards. It features mirror polishing (Ra ≤0.6μm) or electropolishing, ensuring a surface free of microbial proliferation.
- The viewing window is crafted from tempered borosilicate or quartz glass, delivering exceptional transparency and resistance to impacts. It handles temperatures up to 200°C and adheres to ISO 4802 food-safe glass criteria.
2. Hygienic Structural Design
- The hex flange connection boasts a sleek, compact design secured with internal hex bolts. Its flat sealing surfaces, along with silicone, EPDM, or PTFE gaskets, guarantee an airtight seal and allow effortless cleaning.
- The design is free from dead spaces, flush with pipeline walls to eradicate crevices and prevent residue deposition. It is fully compatible with CIP/SIP cleaning and sterilization processes.
3. Performance Specifications
- Engineered to resist pressures from -0.1 to 1.0 MPa, with customization available for high-pressure demands up to 1.6 MPa.
- Designed to endure extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to +150°C, with short-term tolerance extending up to +250°C for the window.
- It is compatible with a wide array of media, including water, steam, acidic or alkaline solutions, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. The use of 316L is advised for handling corrosive substances.
4. Connections & Dimensions
- Conforms to DIN, SMS, ISO, and 3-A sanitary flange standards, with available sizes from DN25 to DN150 (1" to 6").
- Observation windows range from standard φ50mm to φ150mm, with bespoke sizes upon request.
Applications
- Food & Beverage: Ideal for fermentation tank level monitoring and the visual inspection of transparent pipelines during filling processes.
- Biopharmaceuticals: Enables process visualization within reactors and checks on purified water systems.
- Cosmetics: Facilitates the monitoring of high-viscosity raw material transfer operations.
Packaging & Warranty
- Delivered with clean packaging, the sight glass is safeguarded by a protective film over the window and vacuum-sealed in shock-proof, foam-lined cases. Comes with installation guides and necessary certification documents.
- Offers a reassuring 18-month warranty, with optional explosion-proof test reports and bespoke sizing available to cater to unique requirements.
Product Parameters
| Steel Parts |
SS304;SS316L |
| The material of glass |
silicon boride glass |
| Sealings |
EPDM or NBR or PTFE |
| Working temperature |
-20~+135'C(when the sealing isEPDM |
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FAQ
Q:How do you pack?
A:Plastic bags-------(Paper boxes)-------Cartons-------Plywood cases
Q:How long is the quality guarantee period?
A:We supply 6 to 12 months for quality guarantee according to customers' using frequency.
Q:How can you guarantee the quality of products?
A:First of all, we have the numerical control device to manufacture products accurately. Then our quality inspectors will test products one by one to make sure every flange or fitting we sell is qualified.
Q:How can I check your factory situation while it's difficult for me to come to China.
A:We have photos and videos on our website, It shows every step of the manufacturing.
Alternatively, I can take videos or photos of our factory and send them to you.
Q:What is your lead time?
A:It's around 15 days normally. If we have the products in stock, it will be about 5days.
Q:Can you print our Logo on the valves/Fittings?
A:Yes, we can totally produce products according to your this kind special request, even manufacture it based on your drawing
Q:Are samples available to be sent with free?
A:It depends on what product you need. There are hundreds of products we sell. You can contact us for particular answer.
Q:Do you have a minimum quantity of the products?
A:No, we will build business with you with even 1pc. We believe this cooperation will be a long-term relationship for our high quality, competitive price and good after-sale service.
Q:Where are the main markets for your products?
A:We hope to make business with companies from all over the world. And for now, our flanges and fittings have been exported to especially in North America, South America, South Asia, Europe and Middle East.
Q:Are you a factory or trading company?
A:We are a factory specialized in manufacturing flange and fitting over 10 years.
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