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Advanced Couplings – Sight Glasses
Advanced Couplings Limited offers various types of sight flow indicators such as full view, partial view as well as sterile, curved and clamp types.
Full View Flow Indicator FVFI
- ACL® FVFI Full View Flow Indicator provides visual monitoring of fluid flow in process pipelines
- Smooth transition design and controlled sealing with O-ring compression system
- Made with high-quality 316L stainless steel and borosilicate glass for durability and visibility
- Available in nominal sizes from 1/2″ to 6″ to accommodate different pipeline diameters
- Utilizes borosilicate glass for the sight glass and 316L stainless steel for tie rods, flange ends, and domed nuts
- EPDM FDA compliant cushioning and sealing O-rings
- Working pressure ranges from 3.0 bar to 20.0 bar depending on size
- Flange Outside Diameters (OD) from 50 mm to 214 mm and length from 90 mm to 254 mm
- Interior surface finish with Ra down to 0.38 E/Pol for high purity applications
- Material options include AL6XN and C22, with USP VI / FEP sealing for chemical compatibility requirements.
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DIN 32676 Sterile Visual Flow Indicator DIN SVFI
- ACL® DIN SVFI Sterile Visual Flow Indicator meets requirements of food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries
- Designed following DIN 32676 Table A standards for smooth transition and precisely matched bores
- Equipped with EHEDG-compliant O-ring seal profiles for effective CIP operations
- Hygienic and easy-clean design for sterile applications
- Stainless steel flange ends support the glass element externally and provide housing for deformed O-ring seal
- Available in sizes from 10mm to 150mm for versatile application
- Mainly made of 316L stainless steel with borosilicate glass windows and FDA/USP Class VI compliant seals
- Pressure ratings range from 6.1 bar to 28.0 bar depending on size
- Standard internal bore finish is ASME-BPE SF4 with alternative finishes available upon request.
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Sterile Visual Flow Indicator SVFI
- ACL® SVFI Sterile Visual Flow Indicator provides exceptional view of flow in process lines
- Four observation windows for optimal visibility and strength to withstand design pressures and temperatures
- Fully certified and adheres to relevant EC directives for high-purity applications
- Made with borosilicate glass for clear visibility and 316L stainless steel for durability and cleanliness
- Options for more resistant materials like C22 and AL6XN for corrosive environments
- Utilizes EPDM FDA gaskets for secure sealing, with options for USP VI or FEP seals
- Available in sizes ranging from 3/8″ to 6″ with varying pressure ratings, from 3.0 bar to 22.0 bar depending on size
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curved sterile visual flow indicator CSVFI
- ACL® curved SVFI is designed to address the challenges in processing industries.
- Super fine finish >0.01 Ra, transparency due to borosilicate glass, and pressure ratings for pharmaceutical system ratings.
- Superior corrosion resistance and suitable for pharmaceutical and chemical processing, as well as food/dairy applications.
- Complies with EC 1935/2004, FDA CFR 21 177.2600 & USP VI <87> <88>, and ASME-BPE for surface finish and gasket extrusion.
- Comes with certified gaskets and features borosilicate glass 3.3 with pressure rating calculated according to CRN (FOS 10:1).
- Benefit from the advantages of various material options and finishes.
- EN ISO 9001:2015, fully complies with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
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Clamp Type Sterile Visual Flow Indicator CT-SVFI SHX
- ACL® CT-SVFI SHX Clamp Type Sterile Visual Flow Indicator designed by Advanced Couplings Limited for hygienic processing
- Patented under US Patent WO 2021/084008A1
- Sanitary clamp seal design prevents gasket over-compression and allows tool-free assembly and disassembly
- Additional seals provide secondary defense against contaminant ingress
- Constructed with borosilicate glass 3.3 for visual element and AISI 316L stainless steel for durability and chemical resistance
- Labyrinth design with capillary fluid barriers prevents external media from entering process side
- Controlled gasket compression with metal-to-metal contact
- Working pressure rating up to 20.0 bar
- Available in nominal sizes from ½ inch to 4 inches, with optimized window dimensions for each size
CT-SVFI is a novel sight glass designed for hygienic processing, featuring proper sealing with a sanitary clamp and a mechanical stop to prevent gasket over-compression, reducing the need for tools to assemble or disassemble the sight glass, and the additional seals act as an extra layer for the ingress of contaminants prevention.
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