Flexible Vinyl Liquid Level Gages with Shut-Offs can be used to view liquid levels in hydraulic reservoirs, tanks, large steel mill pumps, gearboxes, bearing housings, hydraulic equipment, crankcases, transformers and machinery oil reservoirs.  Their use can be extended to many industrial liquid level viewing applications.  

This gage has aluminum alloy end blocks.  The vinyl sight is made of clear, heavy-walled plastic that is flexible and shatterproof.  The vinyl tubing will follow the contour of curved surfaces.  Liquid level and clarity can be viewed from all angles.  Leak-proof construction is achieved with Buna-N seals.  The unit tolerates up to 30 PSI and 165° F. 

Fluid enters through the cross hole in the hollow lower bolt.  The gage is vented into the tank through the cross hole in the top bolt.   The length between the center of the two bolts is referred to as the centerline.  The distance between the center of the tank holes must be within 1/32” of the centerline measurement.  This gage is mounted to the tank with (2) 1/2”-20 plated steel bolts.  The back mount design requires that the inside of the tank be accessible in order to secure the bolts with plated steel hex nuts.  Torque to 90 in-lbs.

The brass stems can be adjusted to stop fluid flow into the gage.  This can be used as a precautionary measure if breakage is a concern.  Should the gage need to be replaced, the plated steel hex nuts unscrew from the front and the gage can be removed without draining the tank.  Once a gage has been placed back onto the bolts and secured with hex nuts, the shut off valves can be opened and the gage will resume normal function.

To view NPT adapters for flexible gages, click here.  For fractional inch centerline distances, level markings or other seal options, please consult factory.