Sight glass ports and fittings play a critical role in the chemical processing industry, supplying visibility for pipes, columns and tanks while preserving equipment integrity and promoting worker safety. Challenges include caustic and harsh chemicals, high temperatures and high-pressure systems.
Process observation allows operators to monitor key process steps from mixing and reaction to distillation and separation, as well as product characteristics, when the observation system incorporates components designed to withstand the unique demands of the environments commonly found in chemical processing facilities.
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Engineered for Chemical Resistance, Reliability and Safety
LJ Star specializes in supplying sight glass and process observation equipment to harsh and challenging processing environments such as those common in the chemical industry. In this industry, chemical compatibility is the key.
LJ Star supplies equipment that withstands the corrosive effects of chemical exposure, such as our industry leading METAGLAS® fused sight glass which provides high resistance to substances from salt solutions through organics and acids. For fittings and accessories, we select the proper metals based on the caustic or acidic nature of the process medium.
Protective shields made of mica, FEP or Kel-F material can be mounted on the process side of the glass to extend the useful life of a sight glass, although these shields diminish visibility compared to regular sight glass.
Applications for Process Observation in the Chemical Processing Industry
Sight glasses and sight flow indicators can be successfully installed on reactors, distillation columns, mixing vessels, pipelines, crystallizers, centrifuges, filters and filter housings, storage tanks, heat exchangers, dryers and evaporators. The specific installation locations and types of sight glass and materials selected will depend on the equipment design and operational requirements for each application.
Observation equipment we supply to the chemical processing industry includes:
- Sight glasses
- Flow indicators
- In-line sight glasses
- Bubble traps
- Stainless or alloy sanitary fittings
- EX LED lighting and camera systems
- Wiper systems
We invite you to consult with our team members to help select the most suitable equipment for your application and facility environment.
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The right process observation solution can increase your production efficiency, enhance worker safety and help you deliver higher-quality chemical products, while gaining better control to reduce waste. Speak with the industry experts at LJ Star today, so you can see a better tomorrow.