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Item No. Description: Standard Material: * # of Parts Required:
Body Cast Carbon Steel - A216 WCBNJCC (ANSI Class 150 - 1500)
2 Orifice Plate Carrier, Patented ASTM A351 Gr. CF8M
31 Orifice Plate Seal Ring, Patented Stainless Steel/HNBR Bonded
4 Clamping Bar Screws, Coated Carbon Steel Gr. 8 4 to 12
5 Clamping Bar, Coated Carbon Steel
6 Drain Plug NPT Carbon Steel - 6000 psi Rated
7 Plugs for Flange Taps 1/2" NPT Carbon Steel - 6000 psi Rated 4 or 8 for TT Taps
8 Sealing Bar, Coated Carbon Steel
9 Sealing Bar 0-Ring Standard HNBR
10 Plate Carrier Cap Screws Stainless Steel 2
11 Plate Carrier Cap Screws Lock Washers Stain Iess Stee I 2
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Fitting Pressure Ratings:
e ANSI Class 150 (285 PSI CWP)
e ANSI Class 300 (740 PSI CWP)
e ANSI Class 600 (1480 PSI CWP)
e ANSI Class 900 (2250 PSI CWP)
* Note: Consult Sales for Higher ANSI Ratings

Standard Materials of Construction:

Sure Shot®Single - Chamber Features:
• Fast inexpensive orifice plate change
• Meets or exceeds all industry specifications.
• Telemetry capabilities in sizes 3" 4" & 6" - Consult Sales
• Sure Shot® single chamber fitting provides both cost and time
saving opportunities to the operator.
• One piece body allows operator the freedom to remove orifice
plate without the time consuming operational steps associated
with Orifice Flange Unions.
• The orifice plate seal is HNBR bonded to a stainless steel metal
insert. This insert retains seal shape, ensuring no protrusion into
the bore. The Sure Shot®Seal Ring design provides a positive
seal against the orifice plate and the upstream fitting seat. This
conforms to AGA 3/API 14.3 requirements.
Sure Shot®Single Chamber Fitting Applications:
• Gas Gathering
• Compressor Stations
• Onshore - Offshore Production
• Coal-Seam Gas Measurement
• Gas Distribution
• Gas Transmission
• Process Gas Plant
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Note: Consult factory for any other fitting body material .
• Flange Ratings - ANSI Class 150 to ANSI Class 1500
• Fitting End Connections - F x W, W x W
• Raised Face Flange is standard for ANSI Class 150 to
ANSI Class 600
• RTJ Flange is standard for ANSI Class 900
Conforms to the following industry standards:
e AGA 3/API 14.3, IS0-5167
e ANSI B31.3 , MSS SP-55, ANSI B16.5
• Sure Shot® fittings conform to NACE MR-01-75-2000
Operating Range:
• Sizes 2" thru 6" ANSI Class 150, 300, & 600
• Sizes 3" thru 4" ANSI Class 900
• Temperature -20° Fto 275° F (-29° C. to 120° C.)
Quality Check:
• Hydrostatic test 1-1 /2 times rated CWP.
• Tested for positive plate seal, pressure tap integrity,
seal protrusion and eccentricity
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CPA 50E Installation Specifications

CPA 50E I Orifice Meter:

ORIFICE METER RUN LENGTHS - To the nearest Inch

NPS SCHEDULE ULl (5 Dia.) UL2 (8 Dia.) DL (5 Dia.)
2 40/80 10 16 10
4 40/80 20 32 20
6 40/80 30 48 30
8 40/STD. 40 64 40
8 80/XS 38 61 38
10 40/STD. 50 80 50
10 60/XS 49 78 49
10 80 48 76.5 48
12 STD. 60 96 60
12 40 60 95.5 60
12 XS 59 94 59
12 80 57 91 57
DL UL2 16 STD. 76 122 76
16 40/XS 75 120 75
REF. TO CPA SOE 16 80 71.5 114.5 71.5
DIMENSION CHART 20 and larger, Contact Conodo Pipeline Accessories Co. ltd. 1- 888-FIX-FLOW

CPA 50E I Ultrasonic Meter Uni-directional:

ULTRASONIC METER RUN LENGTHS

NPS SCHEDULE ULl (5 Dia.) UL2 (8 Dia.)
2 40/80 iO 16
4 40/80 20 32
6 40/80 30 48
8 40/STD. 40 64
8 80/XS 38 61
10 40/STD. 50 80
10 60/XS 49 78
10 80 48 76.5
12 STD. 60 96
12 40 60 95.5
12 XS 59 94
( 12 80 57 91
16 STD . 76 122
UL2 16 40/XS 75 120
16 80 71.5 114.5
REF. TO CPA SOE 20 and larger, Contact Canedo Pipeline Accessories Co. ltd.
DIMENSION CHART
1-888- FIX-FLOW

CPA 50E I Ultrasonic Meter Bi-directional:

ULTRASONIC METER RUN LENGTHS

CPA SOE NPS SCHEDULE UL\ (5 Dia.) UL2 (8 Dia.)
FLOW 40 80
2 10 16
CONDITIONER 40 80
4 20 32
6 40/80 30 48
8 40/STO. 40 64
8 80/XS I 38 61
10 40/STO. 50 80
10 60tXS 49 78
10 80 48 76.5
12 STD. 60 96
12 40 60 95.5
12 XS 59 94
UL1 UL2 UL2 UL1 12 80 57 91
16 STD. 76 122
REF. TO CPA SOE REF. TO CPA SOE 16 40/XS 75 120
DIMENSION CHART DIMENSION CHART 16 80 71.5 114.5
20 and lorger, Contact Canada Pipeline Accessories Co. ltd.
1-888-FIX-FLOW

THESE DIMENSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LEN GTHS.

THIS DRAWING DOES NOT REPLACE THE STANDARD
THERE ARE OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPLIANT METER RUN AND THE
STANDARD MUST BE CAREFULLY FOLLOWED.

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CPA 50E Dimensional Specifications ( Type A )

Standard Dimensions (ANSI 300,600,900#)

Thickness
T

Size D- Diameter T - Thickness Ft- Flange

Schedule 40/80 Schedule 40/80 Thickness
11/2 1.610 1.500 0.240 0.225 0.125

2 2.067 1.939 0.310 0.290 0.125

3 3.068 2.900 0.460 0.435 0.250

4 4.026 3.826 0.600 0.574 0.250

6 6.065 5.761 0.900 0.864 0.250

8 7.981 7.625 1.190 1.144 0.250

10 10.020 9.562 1.500 1.434 0.250

12 11 .938 11 .374 1.790 1.700 0.250

16 15.000 14.312 2.250 2.147 0.250

20 18.812 17.938 2.820 2.690 0.375

24 22 .624 21 .562 3.390 3.230 0.500

Notes:
1. Dimensions in inches
2. Other sizes and specifications available, please contact us

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PRODUCTS-Flow Conditioners

Flow Conditioner Information

The CPA SOE flow conditioner is the simplest and most technically advanced solution for
your flow conditioning needs . Extensively evaluated by independent laboratories, the
affordable CPA SOE provides the fully developed , swirl-free flow profile required for
repeatable , error-free measurement with all types of flow meters. And while designed and
recommended for high-pressure natural gas applications , the CPA SOE can also be used
with other gases and liquids.

The CPA SOE flow cond itioner provides stable

performance downstream of even the most
demand ing installations-on or offshore-ensuring
worry-free measurement.

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• Low life cycle cost (capital cost+

installation cost + maintenance cost)
• A truly isolating flow conditioner
• No spool piece or extra flanges required
• Compact design allowing for simple installation , removal and inspection
• Improvement of accuracy over tube bundle designs
• Low pressure drop
• Proven design and track record
• Rugged , reliable , one-piece construction
• Consistent performance throughout all pipe sizes
• High manufacturing quality
• Measurement Canada approved
• Proven performance with orifice and ultrason ic meters
• Available for appropriate Reynolds number range
• Increase flow capacity without a loss of accuracy
• Design permits easy retrofits of existing orifice installations
• Eliminates swirl

The CPA SOE flow conditioner can

be applied to new installations or
to retro-fit, rebui lt or in situ
upgrades. They can be used with
a wide variety of configurations -
including straight pipe , multiple
elbows (in and out of plane), and

- tee installations -are easily

installed , and are available for
pipe sizes ranging from 1 to 60

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inches.

Simply the Best

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TYPE FLANGE REQUIREMENTS COMMENTS
Raised Face Weld Neck Easy retro-fit for tube
0 (RFWN) , both flanges bundles

0 Wafer Simple Installation/Removal

G Pinned Ask for pinning kit

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Manufactured to
applicable standards

INFORMATION

SWIRL ELIMINATION CAPABILITY

(Requires a media player capable of playing MPEG-1 Video)

Video Demonstration of CPA 50E Swirl Elimination Capability

PRESSURE DROP CALCULATOR

(Requires Microsoft Excel in order to be viewed)

Pressure Drop Spread Sheet

The following information manuals are available in PDF or DOC format.

To open , select link or right mouse click on the hyper text link and select
"save target as" to activate downloading to your desktop.

PRINTABLE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

CPA 50E Specification

CPA 50E Installation Drawings

CPA 50E Features and Benefits

CPA TBR Features and Benefits

How the CPA 50E Works

API 14.3 Compliance

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API Compliance Presentation

Dallas 2001 Presentation

Implementing New Technology at TransCanada Pipelines

Secondary Measurement

Swirl

SWRI - CPA Tests

Tube bundle and Flow Conditioner Comparison Chart

Tube Bundles

Compact Orifice Meter/ Flow Conditioner Package

A detailed design paper which is the first paper released to industry announcing the
development of the NOVA 50 E flow conditioner. This is a detailed paper which links the
flow conditioner hole size , placement and plate thickness to metering performance and
the underlying screen theory used to determine the flow conditioner geometry (key issue
- 0.125D thickness eliminates swirl). Many variations of the same design are presented
with high pressure , high Reynolds number values as well .

Presented, are flow profiles downstream of the NOVA 50E downstream of Three Elbows
out of Plane, Two Elbows in plane and good flow conditions at high Reynolds Number.

The typical meter run was;

Single elbow low Re - long straight, elbow , 3D, Flow Conditioner, 8.5 and 6.50 to hot
wire traverse .

Two elbows out of plane Low Re - elbow, 4D, elbow, 50 , Flow Conditioner, 8.5 and 6.50
to hot wire traverse.

Three elbows out of plane high Re - long straight , elbow , 9.80 , elbow , 40, elbow , 50
Flow Conditioner, 80, orifice plate.

Two elbows in plane high Re - long straight, 60, 50 Flow Conditioner, 80, orifice plate.

Report GRI 97/207, Excerpts of test Results

This report presents the results of 4 inch orifice meter installation effects tests performed
in the Gas Research Institute Metering Research Facility High Pressure Loop flowing
natural gas. A series of orifice meter flow calibrations was performed to aid the
development of a flow conditioner performance test. Tests were performed for upstream
meter tube lengths of 17, 29, and 45 pipe diameters for orifice diameter ratios from 0.40
to 0.75. Flow conditions upstream of the meter tube were as follows: good flow
conditions , swirling flow produced by two 90 ° out-of-plane elbows separated by a
straight spacer length of 1.60 , a gate valve closed 50% against the flow, and very high

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swirl (swirl angles up to ±30° produced by a swirl generator). Test data provided are
taken from the NOVA 50E perforated plate flow conditioner. The sliding flow conditioner
technique was used to vary the flow conditioner in the meter tube. A subset of the full
test pattern is recommended for use in evaluating flow conditioner performance.

The following test results are provided :

Good flow conditions

Strong swirl - two 90 ° elbows out-of-plane
Strong asymmetry - partially closed gate valve - very good results, indicate that the
NOVA 50E plate isolates and does not freeze the profile.
Strong asymmetric profile with swirl - Chevron swirler and a tee .
Performance downstream of a tee

NOTE: This information is being used along with NPS - 4" to NPS - 8" scaling
performance data to comply with proposed AGA-3 performance requirements .

Scale up tests of the Nova Flow Conditioner for Orifice Meter

Applications

This report presents the results of NPS - 8" flow conditioner installation effects research
work . The intent of this work is to show scalability of the plate in compliance with the
NEW AGA -3 metering standard requirements .

Installation :

Two elbows out of plane - zero spacing between elbows, high Re.

Effect of Flow Conditioners and Pulsation on Performance of an 8"

Multipath Ultrasonic Meters

This report presents the results of NPS - 8" flow conditioner installation effects research
work with ultrasonic meters. The CPACL NOVA 50E flow conditioner improves the
performance of both ultrasonic meters resulting in a near baseline performance. The
performance of the 19 tube bundle is inconsistent and hence deemed to be
unsatisfactory.

Installation :

Two elbows out of plane - zero spacing between elbows, high Re .

Custody Transfer Implementation of Multipath Ultrasonic Meters

An operationally based paper outlining the performance results of a large diameter

metering facility utilizing ultrasonic meters and NOVA 50E Flow Conditioners. The
facility is a large diameter NPS 20 inch bi-directional facility.

Most noteworthy of this paper are the results attached at the end of the paper outlining

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typical perfromance results for a multipath ultrasonic meter and a single point ultrasonic
meter installed in a series configuration . A primary (multipath meter) to secondary
(single path) comparison of very low percent difference can only be achieved if the flow
( conditions are ideal. This is strong evidence that the NOVa 50 E flow conditioner
provides fully developed flow conditions .

Cost saving are substantial when a single point devise can be used for comparitive
purposes.

Flow Conditioning for Natural Gas Measurement

An entry level paper which is used to provide a technical overview for the measurement
practitioner who is not involved in the technology .

Overview is provided for Orifice Meters , Turbine meters and Ultrasonic meters

The Centaur Project

The Centaur project began in January of 1999 as a design for a suitable traceable
reference for TransCanada Calibrations multimillion dollar high pressure test facility. It's
design includes a NOVA 50E flow conditioner, multipath ultrasonic meter, reference
turbine meter and meter tubes with a fusion bonded epoxy coating applied to their
internals.

The paper provides results to date of the round robin testing which is being used to
( provide the accuracy and repeatabil ity of the calibration meter runs . Noteworhty, is the
fact that a NOVA 50E flow Conditioner is specified and used for an extremely accurate
calibration meter run .

Effects of Turbulence on Orifice Meter Performance

This paper provides a very technical background relating to the effects of velocity profile
and turbulence profile on orifice metering . At the time of the writing of this paper, the
NOVA model 50E was not yet invented. The paper is the results of work to identify and
understand how various installation effects may change the coefficient of discharge
utilized in flow standards . This research was the first step in identifying that the 19 tube
bundle flow conditioners have drawbacks relating to the stable generation of a zero error
repeatable flow velocity profile and why this occurs .

This information initiated a strong efforts to develop the NOVA 50E (CPACL) Flow
Conditioner plate. It is essential reading to those who wish to understand the impetus
behind the flow conditioner development surge.

Orifice Meter Installation Effects

This paper does not provide performance of flow conditioner perforated plates, but it
does provide clear evidence as to why the classical 19 tube , tube bundle does nor work.
A very good reference paper to show why alternate technologies were developed.

With the new AGA-3 standard being issued soon , this is an excellent reference

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document to help substantiate the need to change from the existing tube bundle
technology to new high performance perforated plates.

GR! - Gas Meter Results

This periodical provides an overview of research activities at SwRI. It indicates that the
GR! and Southwest Research Institute initiated work on Orifice Metering Flow
Conditioners and tube bundles approximately 1995, the NOVA 50e Flow Conditioner
was included as one of two flow conditioners suited for natural gas measurement.

"Like the Gallagher Plate the NOVA 50E performed well both of the installation
configurations." Dr. Morrow Page 9 of the periodical.

Orifice Meter Installation Effects in the GRI MRF

This paper is the first to address the performance of the NOVA 50E flow conditioner.
After NOVA's initial work on installation effects, namely the velocity and turbulence
profiles , NOVA developed a flow conditioning device which truly isolated the effects of
upstream disturbances - elbows , tees, etc. This paper provides an indication of the
change in orifice meter coefficient of discharge with respect to the orifice plate to flow
conditioner distance. Figure 15 - Sliding Conditioner Results for NOVA 50E in 45 D long
Meter Tube Downstream of a Tee and Figure 16 - Sliding Conditioner Results for NOVA
50E plate in 170 long meter tube downstream of two out of plane elbows . Figure 15
drives the statement for 13 diameters flow conditioner to orifice plate downstream of a
tee , and 8 diameters orifice plate to flow conditioner downstream of an elbow or two
( elbows in and out of plane .

Installations:

Tee - 450 meter tube, B = 0.67 , Re 9 x 10 5

Two Elbows out of Plane - 17D meter tube, B = 0.67, Re 9 x 10 5

Measurement Canada Provisional Specification

This is the Canadian Government approval document which approves the use of the
NOVA 50E for use in custody transfer measurement applications in Canada. With out
this document, the 50E can not be used in Canada for measuring natural gas for fiscal
purposes. Noteworthy is the detailed presentation of the tube bundle for inspection
purposes , other type of Flow Conditioners can not be inspected due to the secrecy
regarding design.

This document is quite conservative , but it can be used as a guide for typical installation
design standards and inspection criteria for monthly or yearly inspections.

CPA 50E FLOW CONDITIONER FOR ORIFICE METERING REQUIRED BY AGA 3

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This document discusses the testing requirements and the compliance of the CPA 50E
Flow Conditioner for use in orifice measurement as per the AGA 3 latest revision.

CPA 50E FLOW CONDITIONER ORDERING/PRICING FORM

Please Print, and fill out.

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 Pressure Ranges DURAGAUGE p;
Pressure Gauge 5

compound
TABLE C
figure minor
Standard PSI Ranges range interval graduation
inches mercury psi inches mercury psi
pressure (psi) 30" Hg/ 0/ 15 psi 5 3 0.5 0.2
30" Hg/ 0 / 30 psi 10 5 1 0 .5
total figure minor
gra duation inlerval graduation 30" Hg / 0 / 60 psi 10 10 1 1
30" Hg/ 0/ 100 psi 10 10 2 1
0/15 1 0.1 30" Hg/ 0/ 150 psi 10 20 5 2
30" Hg/ 0 / 300 psi 30 25 5 2
0/30 5 0.2
combination
0/60 5 0.5
range figure interval minor
0/100 10 1 gradua tion
0/160 20 1 inner outer scale feet feet
scale psi feet water psi water psi water
0/200 20 2
0 / 15 0/ 34 3 5 0.5 0.5
"", 0 /300 50 2 0130
0/ 60
0170
0/140
5
5
10
20
0.5
0.5
1
5
0/400 50 5 0/100 0 / 230 10 20 1 2
0/600 50 5 0 /160 01370 20 50 2 5
01200 0/ 460 20 50 5 5
0/800 100 10 01300 0/ 690 .25 100 5 10
0 1 1000 100 10
vacuum retard
0/1500 200 10
total figure minor
0/2000 200 20 graduation interval
1ota1 !! 11g1Jrt i m•nor
gradua tion
0 / 3000 500 20 gradua11c,n 1nterva! , gradul'lt1on
0/ 15 psi 1 psi 0.1 psi
0/5000 500 50 retard to 30 ps i 30 psi 5 psi
l'
0/10.000 1000 100 0/30 psi 2 psi 0.2 psi
30 0 I retard to 60 psi 60 psi 10 psi
inches i 5 02
Q/20.000 2000 200
Mercury i inches inch 0/60 psi 5 psi 0. 5 psi
0/30 .000 5000 200 retard to 100 psi 100 psi 10 psi
- 0/ 40.000 iI 5000 500
I
30" Hg vac/75 psi
retard to 150 psi
5"Hg / 15psi
150 psi
1"Hg / 1 psi
34 0 5 psi
Oi 50.000
I
5000 I 500 ! 5 05 10" Hg vac / 5 ps i 2" Hg / 1 ps i 0.2" Hg / 0.1 ps i
I fee:
I i I feet foot retard to
0/ 80.000 10,000 1000 Vl/a:ter
30" Hg Vac 30" Hg 5" Hg
0 1 100.000 10,000 i 1000 I re tard to 30 psi 30 psi 5 psi
DIAL ARC = 270° . .except ranges ov er 20,000 psi are supplied w ith 210° dial arc .

Standard Metric Ranges

RANGE DI AL GR AD U AT IO NS RANG E DIAL GRADUAT IONS
Ou ter sca le
kg/cm' when dual
(Kilogram s per figure minor k Pa figure minor ran ge specified
sq. cm.) ba r . interval gradu ation (kilopasca l) interv a l graduation psi
pressure
0/1 0/ 1 0 1 0 01 0/100 10 1 0/14
0, 1 6 011 6 02 0 02 01160 20 2 0!22
0/2 5 0/2 5 05 0 02 01250 so 2 0:35
0.- 4 0/4 05 005 01 400 50 5 0-"55
0 6 0 16 05 0 05 01600 50 5 0'85
0.10 0110 1 01 011000 100 10 01 140
Q.- I 6 0116 2 02 0/1600 200 20 0,220
0 · 25 0 1 25 5 02 012500 500 20 01350
0· 40 0' 40 5 05 0!4000 500 50 0-'550
0•60 0160 5 05 .016000 500 50 0 /850
0 · 100 0/100 10 1 0/JO 000 1000 100 0/1 400
0 ' 160 0 / 160 20 2- 0 /1 6000 2000 200 012 200
0 -250 01250 50 2 0125 000 5000 200 013500
Q.-400 0/400 50 5 0140000 5000 500 0 -5500
0 600 01600 50 5 0/60 000 5000 500 0 /8500
0-'1000 0 / 1000 100 10 01100000 10000 1000 011 4 000
0 1 1600 0 / 1600 200 20 0/160000 20000 2000 0122.000
0-'2500 012500 500 20 0/ 250 000 50000 2000 0135.000
0.-4000 0 / 4000 500 50 01400 000 50000 5000 0/5 5.000
0•6000 016000 1000 50 01600 000 100 000 10 000 · 0185.000
compound
-1 /0/1 5 -1 /0/ 1.5 0.5 0 02 - I 00/0/ 150 50 5 30" Hg.'0120.
-1 /Q/3 -1 /0/3 05 005 -100/0/300 50 5 30-- Hg/0140
-1 /015 -1 /0/ 5 05 0 05 -100/01500 50 10 30" Hg ,0170
-1/0/Q -1 /0/ 9 1 0 1 -100101900 I 00 10 30" Hg 1Q/ 125
- 100/0 / 1500 200 20 30· Hgt0/2 15
- 100/0/2 4CXl 50() 20 30" Hg., Q/340
vacuum
-1 ,o -1/0 01 0 01 - 100/0 10 1 30" Hg
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 DURAGAUGE ®
Pressure Gauge How to Order

Gauge Accuracy
Duragauge gauges are made in accordance with ANSI B40.1 (Gauges , Pressure and Vacuum , Indicating Dial Type - elastic
element), Accuracy Grade 2A ( ± 0.5% of span). Because of hysteresis, the accuracy of gauges over 20,000 psi, through 100,000 psi,
is 1 to 2% depending on range and Bourdon tube material. The accuracy of a retard range gauge applies only to the expanded
portion of the scale. The error in the compressed portion is • 10 to + 20% of the span.
Maximum pressure at which a gauge is continually operated should not exceed 75% of full scale range.
To Order a Gauge:
Select : 4. Connection : Location - Table A: Size - Table B
1. Case type number - Table A 5. Mounting accessory or variation (if required ) - Table A
2 Diai size - Ta ble A 6. Press ure Range - page 5
3. Bourdon System (") (ordering code) - Table B 7. Accessories and optional features
Example:
1279(')S 41 12 " S Back 112 " NPT w/ 1278M Ring 0/ 2000 psi
phenol-solid front 4112 " ArSI 316 st. st. system Back Conn . 112 " NPT with 1278 Ring 0/ 2000 psi
TABLE A - CASE SELECTION
Case Style
C Material
Type ase: Finish Ring: Material Mounting and Connection
Number Dial Size - in. Case Style Finish
) 1279(*)S .. 4½ Solid Fron t Phenol Threaded Stem - Lower or Back
Black Reinforced Surface - Lower or Back
Polypropylene Flush - Back: order
Black 1278M ring.

1377 (*)S 4 ½, 6 , 8 ½ Solid Front Aluminum Hinged Flush - Back connection

Black epoxy coated Steel only
Black wrinkle
enamel coated
1379(')8*. 4 ½, 6, 8½ Solid Front Aluminum Threaded Reinforced Stem - Lower or Back
Black epoxy coated Polypropylene 4½, 6 Surface - Lower or Back
Aluminum: 8½ Flush - Back: 8½" std.
Black ,,.,· 6" - order 1278M ring

2462(* )8 6 Solid FronJ Polypropylene Bayo net Lock Stem - Lower or Back
(fiberglass reinforced} Polypropylene Surface - Lower or Back :
Black Black Specify XBF
Flush - Back : Specify
XBQ
( ") Bourdon tube o rdering code.
( '") A vailable Liquid Fill ed or Hermetically Sealed

TABLE B - BOURDON SYSTEM SELECTION (1)

Bourdon Tube
and Tip Material Range
Ordering (all joints TIG Socket Tube Selection NPT
Code welded except "A"} Material Type Limits (psi) Connection (2)
A Grade A Phosphor Bronze Bras s Drawn 12/1000
Tube - Brass Tip, Silver Brazed C-Tube
B AISI 4130 alloy steel AIS I 1019 steel Drawn 15/ 1500
C-Tube
½
Drawn 2000/ 5000
Helical
D AISI 4130 alloy steel AISI 316 stainless steel Drawn 100,000<3) ¼· high pressure
Spiral (lower co nn . on ly)
R AISI 316 stainless steel AISI 1019 steel Drawn 15/ 1500
C-Tube
Drawn 2000/ 20,000
Helical
½
s AISI 316 stainless steel AISI 316 stainless steel Drawn 12/ 1500
C-Tube
Drawn 2000/20,000
Helical
TA AISI 316 stainles s steel AISI 316 stainless steel Drawn 30,000/80,00013 ) ¼ high pressure
Spiral
p 1•1 K Monet Monet 400 ··• Drawn 15/ 1500
C-Tube
½ .
Drawn 2000/30,000
Helical
( 1) For seleclion of the correct Bou rd on system materia l. see the media applicat io n table
(2) Optional connections ava ilable. 1/4 NPT where 1 2 NPT ,s standard .
(3) 30.000-80.000 psi available in 6" lower & back and 8 1/2'' back connection only Type 1377- 1379 solid fro nt cases 100.000 psi ava ilable in 6"
lower connection only Type 1379 solid front case
(4) Use for appl ic ati o ns where NACE standard MR -0 1-75 is specified .
DURAGAU GE~ Pressure Gauge 1279/1379

The solid front Ashcroft phenol case gauge is truly

an industry first. Offered in 4 1/ 2" size , weather-
proof , hermetically sealed or liquid fil led versions.
The weather-proof gauge is easily field converted
to a hermetically sealed or liquid filled gauge with
100 120 a special kit. The kit is described on page 17.
Molded threads at the front and rear of the case
provide axial seals with the use of threaded rings .
· ~40 The ring is glass filled polyp ropylene . In the
weather-proof version , the pressure rel ief back is
;<'~
rt
160 polypropylene , fas t ened with stainless steel
screws.

1279

This rugged , solid front , aluminum case gauge is

tops in its field. It is available as a weathe r-proof,
hermetically sealed or liquid filled version in 4 1/ 2"
and 6" sizes in pressures to 20,000 psi and to
30,000 psi in K-monel. Like the 1279 it can be
60 easily field converted from the weather-proof
(·' 0 version to either the sealed or liquid fi lled version

/so
using a special kit. The 6" weather-proo f gauge is
available to 100,000 psi. Additionally , 8 1/ 2" - 1379
weather-proof gauges to 80,000 psi are offered.
All size cases are coated with black epoxy which
stands up well in most environmental conditions

1379