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Round sight glass fitting type 390 PN 16/320

with Welding ends according to DIN EN 1092-1 Type 11

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Tank sight glass PN 16 | PN 40 | PN 63 | PN 100 | PN 160 | PN 250 | PN 320

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  • Wiper SGW with PTFE or silicone wiper blade
  • LED light for Ex and non-Ex areas
  • FEP or Halar® coating
  • Mica protection disc
  • Custom designs
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Product information

The round sight glass fitting Type 390 is a vessel sight glass with welding ends for visual inspection or illumination of processes in vessels and apparatus. It is welded onto a pipe nozzle or directly into a vessel wall and enables safe visual monitoring.

The Type 390 is designed with welding ends according to DIN EN 1092-1 Type 11 and is rated for operating pressures up to max. 320 barg and operating temperatures up to 280 °C. A sight glass made of chemically highly resistant borosilicate glass according to DIN 7080 is clamped between two flanges.

The round sight glass fitting Type 390 is available in the nominal sizes DN 15 to DN 350 and covers the pressure ratings PN 16, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100, PN 160, PN 250 and PN 320.

It is suitable for monitoring liquid and gaseous media in vessels, apparatus and pipe nozzles where a welded-in sight glass solution with high pressure resistance is required.

Product overview & technical data

  • Product: Round vessel sight glass with welding ends
  • Designation: Type 390
  • Design / connection type: With welding ends
  • Flange connection standard: According to DIN EN 1092-1 Type 11
  • Nominal pressure PN: PN 16, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100, PN 160, PN 250, PN 320
  • Operating pressure: Up to max. 320 barg
  • Nominal sizes DN: DN 15, DN 20, DN 25, DN 32, DN 40, DN 50, DN 65, DN 80, DN 100, DN 125, DN 150, DN 200, DN 250, DN 300, DN 350
  • Temperature:
    • up to 280 °C: Borosilicate glass according to DIN 7080
    • up to 300 °C: Borosilicate glass according to DIN 7080 with mica protective disc
    • Higher temperatures available on request depending on design and material selection
  • Media: For liquid and gaseous media
  • Fitting material: Stainless steel 1.4571, 1.4404 and various others
  • Glass: Borosilicate glass according to DIN 7080
  • Gaskets: Application-specific flat gaskets, e.g. PTFE, NBR, novaphit® MST-XP, KlingerSil® C4400 and other gasket materials
  • Options: Sight glass wiper SGW with PTFE or silicone wiper blade, LED light for Ex and non-Ex areas, FEP or Halar® coating, mica protective discs, custom designs

Material selection & options

The sight glass fitting Type 390 is manufactured from various stainless steels. Our standard is 1.4571. The fitting is designed for use on pipe nozzles, vessel walls and technical apparatus. As the viewing pane, industrially proven borosilicate glass according to DIN 7080 is used.

Numerous flat gasket materials are available for sealing. These include, among others, PTFE, NBR, novaphit® MST-XP, KlingerSil® C4400 as well as other gasket materials for different media, temperature and process requirements.

Depending on the medium, temperature and installation situation, Type 390 can be supplied with additional protection and resistance options. Mica protective discs support use in thermally demanding processes, while FEP or Halar® coatings protect the borosilicate glass on the media side against aggressive media. This allows the sight glass fitting to be adapted specifically to chemical, thermal and process-related requirements.

For improved visibility of the process, the vessel sight glass can be equipped with a sight glass wiper SGW and with LED lights for Ex and non-Ex areas. Custom designs can be evaluated and implemented according to the application.

Applications

Typical applications for the round sight glass fitting Type 390 include vessels, apparatus, pipe nozzles and technical installations where visual inspection directly via a welded-in fitting is required.

Type 390 is particularly suitable for applications with liquid or gaseous media, high operating pressures and demanding process conditions in vessel, apparatus and plant construction.

Advantages at a glance

  • Round vessel sight glass with welding ends
  • For welding onto pipe nozzles or into vessel walls
  • Welding ends according to DIN EN 1092-1 Type 11
  • For PN 16 to PN 320
  • For operating pressures up to max. 320 barg
  • Available in DN 15 to DN 350
  • Suitable for liquid and gaseous media
  • Manufactured from various stainless steels, standard: 1.4571
  • Version with borosilicate glass according to DIN 7080
  • Wide selection of application-specific gasket materials
  • Optional with sight glass wiper SGW and LED light for Ex and non-Ex areas
  • Possible with mica protective discs as well as FEP or Halar® coating
  • Custom designs available on request
  1. Screws
  2. Cover flange
  3. Glass pads
  4. Sight glass
  5. Gasket
  6. Base flange
  7. Nuts
Diagram showing the components of a flange assembly, including bolts, gasket, and nuts, labeled with numbers for identification.

Quick overview

max. 320 barg
heat-resistant up to 280 °C
for liquid media
for gaseous media
Nominal sizes
DN 15 - 350
Custom-made designs possible
> 50 sealing materials
Accessories available

FAQs

Type 390 is designed for applications on containers, vessels and pipe stubs where a sight glass fitting is to be welded in. The fitting enables visual inspection or illumination of the container interior and is suitable for liquid as well as gaseous media at high operating pressures.

The Type 390 covers the pressure ratings PN 16, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100, PN 160, PN 250 and PN 320. Depending on the design, operating pressures of up to max. 320 barg are possible. This makes the fitting suitable for demanding applications with high pressure requirements.

The Type 390 is welded onto a pipe stub or directly into a container wall. The fitting is manufactured with Welding ends according to DIN EN 1092-1 Type 11 and thereby provides a secure, robust connection to the plant.

The round sight glass fitting Type 390 is available in nominal sizes DN 15 to DN 350. This covers a wide spectrum from smaller viewing openings to larger observation openings on containers and apparatus. Not all nominal sizes are suitable for all pressures (see table).

For Type 390, options include sight glass wipers SGW with PTFE or silicone wiper blades, LED lights for Ex and non-Ex areas, mica protective discs, FEP or Halar® coatings, as well as custom designs. These options serve to adapt the container sight glass to requirements such as cleaning, lighting, temperature stress, or chemical media resistance.

The sight glass can, depending on the specific material combination, be used at temperatures of up to 320 °C. The pT rating (pressure-temperature rating) must be observed. According to DIN EN 1092-1, materials are assessed with regard to their pressure and temperature resistance. As temperature increases, the permissible operating pressure (PS at TS) decreases, so the respective pressure-temperature limits must be observed.

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