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Tempered Borosilicate Flow Sight Glasses

Made of Borosilicate 3.3 glass for use as control sight glasses in lubrication equipment, as well as observation ports in reel-type flow sight glasses for piping.

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Tempered borosilicate cylinders, utilized in 360° view sight flow indicators, combine high chemical and thermal resistance with the strength needed for demanding industrial applications. Borosilicate glass, known for its low coefficient of thermal expansion, allows these cylinders to withstand temperature variations and aggressive chemicals without compromising integrity. The tempering process further enhances their durability, making them ideal for observing fluid dynamics in real time from any angle, a crucial feature for processes involving hazardous or high-temperature fluids. These indicators are indispensable in chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemical industries, where continuous monitoring of fluid flow, color, and clarity is essential. The 360° visibility offered by these cylinders ensures comprehensive monitoring, facilitating improved process control and safety.

Borosilicate glass tempered — Technical information

Physical properties

PropertyTesting methodObtained value
Thermic dilatation coefficientISO 79913.3 × 10⁻⁶
Density at 25°CSN 7005 132.23 g/cm³
Refractive index (λ = 587.6 nm) nd—1.472
Maximum annealing temperatureISO 7884-81040 ºF
Short-term maximum temperatureISO 7884-7932 ºF
Thermal shock resistanceISO 7884-45.67 ºF
Young's modulus—63 150 MPa
Poisson constant—0.2
Thermal conductivity 20°C – 100°C λ—(1.2) (w·m⁻¹)(K⁻¹)
Photoelastic constantDIN 52314(4.00 × 10⁻⁶) (mm²/N)
Specific electrical resistance 10⁸ ΩcmDIN 52326482 ºF
Dimensional tolerance diameterDIN 7080PASS

Optical / chemical properties

PropertyTesting methodObtained value
Hydrolytic resistanceISO 719HGB 1
Acid resistanceISO 1776CLASS S1
Alkaline resistanceISO 695CLASS 2
Chemical composition SiO₂—Minimum content 80%
Chemical composition B₂O₃—Minimum content 13%
Chemical composition Na₂O + K₂O—Minimum content 4.5%

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