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 piping installations and treatment plants worldwide, these flow detectors are weatherproof and designed to meet NEMA 4 and explosion-proof standards (list included in specifications). They can be used on pipes 38.10 mm (1-1/2") and larger.
Features
- Watertight body machined from metal bars
- Choice of a custom pallet to suit your application, model V4, or a field-adjustable multi-layer pallet, model V4-2-U
- Weatherproof, designed to meet NEMA 4 standards
- Explosion-proof (approval included in specifications)
- Installs directly and easily onto the pipe using a thread, tee, or flange (see application diagrams)
- Can be used on pipes 3.8 cm and larger
- The electrical assembly can be easily replaced without disassembling the unit, thus avoiding downtime process.
- High pressure rating of 69 bar (1,000 psig) with the brass body and 138 bar (2,000 psig) with the 316 stainless steel body
Product Applications
- Protects pumps, motors, and other equipment against low or no flow
- Controls the sequential operation of pumps
- Automatically starts auxiliary pumps and motors
- Shuts down liquid-cooled motors, machines, and processes in case of an interruption in the flow of coolant
- Shuts down the burner in case of an interruption in the airflow through the heating coil
- Controls dampers based on flow
