Stainless Steel Sight Glass Manhole
Product Description
Product Overview
Introducing the sophisticated and robust stainless steel sight glass manhole, a pivotal industrial component that marries an observation window with maintenance access. Expertly crafted for sealed containers, including storage tanks, reactors, and pipelines, this component seamlessly integrates real-time monitoring capabilities with personnel access for essential maintenance. Key features to highlight include:
- Dual Functionality: Meticulously designed to observe internal media conditions such as liquid levels, flow dynamics, and reactions, while simultaneously providing entry for in-depth inspections.
- High Sealing Performance: Engineered with flanged or quick-opening structures, it guarantees safety and reliability in high-pressure, vacuum, and corrosive environments.
- Sanitary Design: Boasting mirror-polished surfaces with an impressively low Ra ≤ 0.4μm, the design complies with GMP, FDA, and EHEDG standards, making it perfectly suited for high-cleanliness applications such as food processing and biopharmaceutical industries.
Structural Features
1. Integrated Design:
- Ingeniously combines the sight window and manhole cover to minimize leakage risks from unnecessary openings.
- Features a quick-opening hinge/clamp mechanism for rapid and effortless access, with optional safety pressure relief devices for enhanced security.
2. Safety Enhancements:
- Offers an explosion-proof sight glass as an option, fully certified for ATEX/IECEx compliance, ensuring the utmost in operation safety.
- Includes an internal anti-fall grille or guardrail for optimal personnel safety during entry and maintenance operations.
3. Customizable Options:
- Easily adaptable to include features like lighting, cleaning nozzles, or steam sterilization ports compatible with CIP/SIP systems.
- Equipped with windows featuring engraved scales or transparent rulers to facilitate precise liquid level and flow monitoring.
Applications:
- Chemical Storage Tanks: Provides vigilant monitoring of corrosive liquids such as acids and alkalis, effectively preventing overflow or crystallization.
- Bioreactors: Enables observation of sterile fermentation processes while facilitating seamless sampling and maintenance.
- Food Processing Vessels: Assures hygienic visual management tailored for dairy, beverage production, and adherence to HACCP compliance standards.
- Environmental Equipment: Carefully tracks internal conditions in wastewater treatment facilities or biogas tanks, enhancing operational efficiency.
Installation & Maintenance
1. Installation Guidelines:
- Begin with cleaning sealing surfaces meticulously before installation to maintain integrity and performance.
- Ensure bolts are tightened diagonally and evenly, adhering to torque standards such as ASME PCC-1 for optimal security.
- In high-temperature environments, perform hot tightening to effectively counteract thermal expansion challenges.
2. Maintenance Tips:
- Conduct regular inspections for window clarity; replace gaskets every three months particularly in corrosive environments to ensure longevity.
- Clean windows using neutral detergents to prevent surface scratches or exposure to thermal shocks, thereby maintaining clarity and functionality.
Product Parameters
| Material: 304/316 SS (other grades available) |
| Size Range: DN400-DN800 (customizable) |
| Pressure Rating: Non-pressure (Atmospheric, -0.02MPa to 0.02MPa) |
| Sealing Standard: GB/T compliant, leak-tested |
| Temperature Range: -20°C to +300°C (gasket material options) |
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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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