Kenco — KTV Tubular Valves for Level Gauges

KTV Tubular Valves for Level Gauges

KENCO Flat Glass Gauges are used where direct visual observation of process fluids is required. These gauges are suitable for a wide range of applications with pressures up to 4000psig at 100°F, and temperatures up to 750°F at 2300psig. KENCO gauges are available in a wide variety of construction materials, connections and other options to meet most specifications.

Installation Instructions

KTV Tubular Valves Manual

Spare Parts

Spare Parts

Related Documents

KTV Tubular Gauge Valves Literature

Technical Drawings

KTV1.0FL Lower

KTV1.0FL Upper

KTV1.0FL.300 Lower

KTV1.0FL.300 Upper

KTV1.5FL Lower

KTV1.5FL Upper

KTV1.5FL.300 Lower

KTV1.5FL.300 Upper

KTV2.0FL Lower

KTV2.0FL Upper

KTV2.0FL.300 Lower

KTV2.0FL.300 Upper

KTV5.0 Lower

KTV5.0 Upper

KTV5.0FL Lower

KTV5.0FL Upper

KTV5.0FL.300 Lower

KTV5.0FL.300 Upper

KTV75 Lower

KTV75 Upper

KTV7.5FL Lower

KTV7.5FL Upper

KTV7.5FL.300 Lower

KTV7.5FL.300 Upper

Application

The KENCO Tubular Valve (KTV), when used with a KENCO Safeguard Level Gauge or KENCO EPG Level Gauge, provides maximum operator safety and environmental protection from a potential gauge glass failure. The KTV is designed for service in low to medium pressure applications up to 500 psig.

Features
  • The 1/8″ thick O-ring provides for easy installation of the glass and requires less wrenching of the packing nut to seal
  • Positive O-ring seal gauge glass connection
  • 1/2″ OR 3/4″ MNPT rigid vessel connections
  • Ball check shut off
  • Inline vent and drain connections
  • Straight pattern design
  • Braided PTFE stem packing
  • Flanged vessel connections available
  • All valves are supplied with 316 S.S. valve stems, ball checks and valve stem packing washer
  • The bodies are precision investment castings with each body pressure tested to assure quality

Specifications

Process Connections
KTV50 = 1/2″ MNPT Vessel Connection and 5/8″ O.D. Gauge Glass Connection
KTV75 = 3/4″ MNPT Vessel Connection and 3/4″ O.D. Gauge Glass Connection
KTV50FL = 1/2″ 150# RF Flange and 3/4″ O.D. Gauge Glass Connection
KTV75FL = 3/4″ 150# RF Flange and 3/4″ O.D. Gauge Glass Connection
KTV10FL = 1″ 150# RF Flange and 3/4″ O.D. Gauge Glass Connection
KTV15FL = 1 1/2″ 150# RF Flange and 3/4″ O.D. Gauge Glass Connection
KTV20FL = 2″ 150# RF Flange and 3/4″ O.D. Gauge Glass Connection

Valve Body Material
CS = Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Wetted Parts
SS = 316 Stainless Steel Wetted Parts

Gauge Glass Seal Material
V = Fluorocarbon
A = Aflas
B = Buna-N
E = Ethylene Propylene
T = PTFE Encapsulated Silicone

** IMPORTANT: Pressure and temperature ratings for the valves will be determined by the limitation of the tubular glass.

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