Description
Flotect® V4 Series Flow Switches are rugged and reliable, ideal for automatically protecting equipment and piping systems from damage caused by reduced or lost flow. Tested in thousands of pipeline installations and process plants worldwide, these flow switches are weatherproof and designed to meet NEMA 4 and explosion-proof standards (listed in specifications). They can be used on conduit sizes 38.10 mm (1-1/2") and larger.
Features
- Watertight body machined from bar stock
- Choice of a custom paddle adapted to your application, Model V4, or a field-adjustable multi-layer paddle, Model V4-2-U
- Weatherproof, designed to meet NEMA 4 standards
- Explosion-proof (listing included in specifications)
- Installs directly and easily on the conduit using a thread, tee, or flange (see application drawings)
- Can be used on conduit sizes 3.8 cm and larger
- The electrical assembly can be easily replaced without disassembling the unit, thus avoiding system downtime. process.
- High pressure rating of 69 bar (1,000 psig) with brass body and 138 bar (2,000 psig) with 316 stainless steel body
Product Applications
- Protects pumps, motors, and other equipment from low or no flow
- Controls sequential pump operation
- Automatically starts auxiliary pumps and motors
- Shuts down liquid-cooled motors, machinery, and processes if coolant flow is interrupted
- Shuts down the burner if airflow through the heating coil is interrupted
- Controls dampers based on flow
