L505 Series
Dip tape magnetic float visual level indicator
The L505 is a simple and economical dip tape level indicator designed for quick, continuous readings in remote and mobile storage tanks. The dip tape level indicator requires no power for operation and provides accurate visual level indication within 1⁄16”. Available construction materials include a brass/Buna-N combination and an all stainless steel option in a variety of threaded mounting sizes. Measuring lengths range from 6” to 6’ (15.24 cm to 1.8 m) in either customary, metric, or customary/metric combination steel tapes.
Technology
Magnetic level indicators
Magnetic Level Indicators (MLI) have revolutionized the global visual indication market by offering a safer, reliable, and high-visibility alternative to common gauge glass assemblies. Utilizing a combination of proven buoyancy principles along with the benefits magnetism, MLIs can be customized to fit virtually any process connection arrangement on the vessel.
The chamber and magnetic float is available in a variety of materials and pressure ratings to accommodate the wide variety of complex process applications present in the world’s major industrial facilities.
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- Requires No Power to Operate
- Low-Cost, Compact & Self-Contained Unit
- “Closed” Measuring for Hazardous Liquids
- High Contrast, Easy-to-Read Graduated Steel Tape
- Available in 1-1/2″ to 3″ NPT and Flange Mounting Styles
- Fuel Storage
- Remote Water & Chemical Storage
- Hazardous Liquid Storage
- Mobile or On-Road Tanks & Drums
- Marine Equipment
| L505 | BRASS | BUNA-N | -40º TO +180º F (-40º TO +82º C) | 150 PSIG (10.3 BAR) | 0.75 | CUSTOMARY (INCHES/FEET) |
| L505 | 316 Stainless Steel | 316 Stainless Steel | -40º to +300º F (-40º to +148.9º C) | 750 PSIG (51.7 bar) | 0.75 | Customary (Inches/Feet) |
| L505 | Brass | Buna-N | -40º to +180º F (-40º to +82º C) | 150 PSIG (10.3 bar) | 0.75 | Metric (Centimeters/Meters) |
| L505 | 316 Stainless Steel | 316 Stainless Steel | -40º to +300º F (-40º to +148.9º C) | 750 PSIG (51.7 bar) | 0.75 | Metric (Centimeters/Meters) |
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