

MS Allen Key Tubular Sight Flow Indicator
Mild steel allen key tubular, 15NB to 400NB
Mild steel allen key tubular sight flow indicator — a cost-effective solution for less demanding applications, with custom sizes up to 600NB.
| Product type | Allen key tubular sight flow indicator |
|---|---|
| Flange material | MS, 2 off |
| Glass tube | Borosilicate 3.3, 1 off |
| Gasket | PTFE, 2 off |
| Tie rod | G.I. |
| Fasteners | G.I. |
| Safety shield | Polycarbonate / acrylic, provided on request |
| Size range | 15NB to 400NB; custom sizes up to 600NB |
Product overview
What it does, and where it fits.
The mild steel allen key model is the economy option in the tubular family: the same allen key tie rod construction and borosilicate 3.3 glass tube, on MS flanges with G.I. tie rods and fasteners.
The catalogue positions it as a cost-effective solution for less demanding applications, and notes that custom sizes up to 600NB can be built — larger than any other model in the range. Installation is straightforward in both horizontal and vertical lines, and cleaning and maintenance are simple.
Features
Built into every unit.
- Cost effective solution for less demanding applications
- Custom sizes up to 600NB — the largest in the range
- Easy installation in horizontal and vertical lines
- Borosilicate 3.3 glass tube with PTFE gaskets
- Acrylic protection tube and toughened glass tube on request
Benefits
Why it earns its place in the line.
- Lowest cost route to full-bore 360° visibility
- Custom sizes to 600NB where other models stop at 400NB
- Easy cleaning and maintenance
- 360° visibility over the whole length — sees what a two-window unit misses
- Glass tube and gaskets replaceable on site without cutting the pipework
Applications & industries
Where it is specified.
Typical applications
- General process visibility on non-corrosive service
- Water, effluent and utility lines
- Watching for settling solids, stratification or a moving interface
- Confirming complete drainage of a line before maintenance
Industries served
- Chemical processing
- Pharmaceutical
- Dairy & food
- Water & effluent treatment
- Agrochemicals
- Paper & bleaching
- Petrochemical
- Distillation & solvent recovery
Technical data
Specification for MS Allen Key Tubular Sight Flow Indicator.
Figures below are for this product only — every item in the range carries its own dimension table.
| Product type | Allen key tubular sight flow indicator |
|---|---|
| Flange material | MS, 2 off |
| Glass tube | Borosilicate 3.3, 1 off |
| Gasket | PTFE, 2 off |
| Tie rod | G.I. |
| Fasteners | G.I. |
| Safety shield | Polycarbonate / acrylic, provided on request |
| Size range | 15NB to 400NB; custom sizes up to 600NB |
| Face to face | 175 mm to 200 mm, tolerance ±3 mm |
| Mounting | Horizontal and vertical lines |
| Flange standard | ANSI B-16.5; BS-10 Table E, BS-10 Table F and PN 10 also available |
| Size | OD (±3) | PCD | H (No.) | H dia. | L (±3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15NB | 90 | 60 | 4 | 16 | 175 |
| 20NB | 100 | 70 | 4 | 16 | 175 |
| 25NB | 108 | 79 | 4 | 16 | 175 |
| 40NB | 127 | 98 | 4 | 16 | 175 |
| 50NB | 152 | 121 | 4 | 19 | 175 |
| 65NB | 180 | 140 | 4 | 19 | 175 |
| 80NB | 191 | 152 | 4 | 19 | 175 |
| 100NB | 229 | 191 | 8 | 19 | 175 |
| 150NB | 279 | 241 | 8 | 22 | 175 |
| 200NB | 343 | 298 | 8 | 22 | 185 |
| 250NB | 406 | 362 | 12 | 25 | 185 |
| 300NB | 483 | 432 | 12 | 25 | 190 |
| 350NB | 533 | 476 | 12 | 29 | 195 |
| 400NB | 597 | 540 | 16 | 29 | 200 |
All dimensions in mm. Flange drilling to ANSI B-16.5; BS-10 Table E, BS-10 Table F and PN 10 drilling are also available — see the flange standards table.
| No. | Description | Qty. | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flange | 2 | MS |
| 2 | Gasket | 2 | PTFE |
| 3 | Glass tube | 1 | Borosilicate 3.3 |
| 4 | Tie rod | — | G.I. |
| 5 | Fasteners | — | G.I. |
| 6 | Safety shield* | 1 | Polycarbonate / acrylic |
Available on request
- Custom sizes up to 600NB
- Acrylic protection tube
- Toughened glass tube
- Safety shield on request
Exploded view
Every part, in assembly order.
Item numbers match the material specification table above.
FAQ
Questions we are asked about this item.
Custom sizes up to 600NB, which is beyond the 400NB limit of the rest of the range.
The catalogue positions this model as a cost-effective solution for less demanding applications and publishes the 40 bar figure against the stainless allen key model. Send your design pressure and we will confirm what can be built.
Enquiry
Tell us your line size — we'll confirm the spec.
Send the bore, the media, the temperature and pressure, and the flange standard you work to. Drawings and custom sizes welcome.
Not sure which spec fits your process?
Send your requirement — media, temperature, pressure, dimensions — and we'll recommend the right product or fabricate it.
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