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Transparent Gauge Glass

Transparent Gauge Glass

What Is a Transparent Gauge Glass?

A transparent gauge glass is a type of sight glass that provides a clear view of the liquid level inside a tank or vessel. Unlike reflex glasses that rely on light refraction to indicate level, transparent glasses allow direct observation of the liquid and vapor interface between two polished glass plates.

High-pressure transparent level gauge glasses are critical components in industrial applications where accurate, real-time visual monitoring of liquid levels is essential. Used extensively in boilers, pressure vessels, and chemical tanks, these sight glasses allow operators to observe fluid levels safely and precisely under extreme conditions.

How Transparent Sight Glasses Work

Transparent level gauges use two polished glasses mounted on opposite sides of the liquid chamber. When viewed from the front, the observer can see the actual liquid inside the gauge:

  • Clear and accurate view of liquid level
  • Enables observation of liquid color, phase separation, and foam
  • Compatible with illuminators for low-light conditions

Common Applications of Transparent Level Gauges

  • Power plants and steam boilers: Transparent glasses are used in high-pressure steam boilers where precise level monitoring is vital for safety and operational control.
  • Petrochemical and refining industries: Operators monitor liquids such as crude oil, solvents, and refined products where contamination, foam, or layering may occur.
  • Pharmaceutical and food processing: Allows visual inspection of clean-in-place (CIP) liquids, batch separation, and interface control.
  • Chemical storage vessels: Ideal for corrosive, high-temperature liquids requiring resistant and transparent observation systems.

Tempered Borosilicate Level

Sight Glasses DIN7081 — Transparent

High-pressure transparent level gauge glasses serve as an indispensable tool in environments where monitoring the exact level of fluids under high pressure is critical.

Unlike their reflex counterparts, these gauges employ two pieces of flat, transparent glass mounted on opposite sides of a tank or vessel, allowing operators to observe the fluid level directly. This design is particularly advantageous in applications where it is essential to view the characteristics of the fluid itself, such as color, clarity, and the presence of any sediments or separations.

The straightforward, yet effective, visibility provided by these gauges makes them a key component in maintaining operational safety and efficiency, ensuring precise fluid management in even the most demanding industrial settings.

More details
Tempered borosilicate level sight glasses DIN7081 transparent

Crystal length l by size (DIN 7081 reference)

THK bRD r2345678m91011
1.18"0.59"140 mm165 mm190 mm220 mm250 mm280 mm320 mm340 mm370 mm400 mm
1.34"0.67"5-1/2"6-1/2"7-1/2"8-5/8"9-7/8"11"12-5/8"13-3/8"

Chemical properties

PropertySpecification
Hydrolytic ResistanceHGB 1 (ISO 719)
Acid ResistanceCLASS S1 (ISO 1776)
Alkaline ResistanceCLASS A2 (ISO 695)
SiO₂Minimum content 80%
B₂O₃Minimum content 13%
Na₂O + K₂OMinimum content 4.5%

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