Series V8 Flotect® Vane Operated Flow Switch

Field Adjustable – 1 to 6 Inch Pipe, Leak Proof Body, Chemical Resistance

The Series V8 Flotect® Vane Operated Flow Switches are ideal for protecting unattended equipment from damage or loss of production. This Series is available for installation in a 1 to 6" pipe with operating pressures are up to 150 psig (10 bar) and temperatures to 212°F (100°C).

Product Applications

Chemical processing
Air conditioning
Refrigeration
Heating systems
Cooling lines
Machinery
Liquid transfer systems
Water treatment
Food processing
Machine tools

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Model	Description	Usually Ships*	Price	Order
V8 Ships: 5-6 Weeks Price: $96.00	Vane operated flow switch.	5-6 Weeks*	$96.00	Order
V8-WP Ships: 5-6 Weeks Price: $137.00	Vane operated flow switch with weatherproof enclosure (phenylpolioxide).	5-6 Weeks*	$137.00	Order

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Specifications

Service:: Compatible gases or liquids.
Wetted Materials:: Vane and Body: Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS); Pin and spring: 316 SS or Inconel^®; Magnet: Ceramic 8.
Temperature Limit:: 212°F (100°C).
Pressure Limit:: 150 psig (10 bar).
Enclosure Rating:: General purpose; WP/WP2 option is weatherproof.
Switch Type:: SPDT snap switch; MV option: SPDT gold contact snap switch.
Electrical Rating:: 5 A @ 125/250 VAC, 5 A resistive, 3 A inductive @ 30 VDC. MV option: 1 A @ 125 VAC, 1 A resistive, 0.5 A inductive @ 30 VDC.
Electrical Connections:: 18 AWG 18" (460 mm) long.
Conduit Connection:: 1/2" male NPT, 1/2" female NPT on WP and WP2.
Process Connection:: 1" male NPT.
Mounting Orientation:: Actuation/deactuation flow rates are based on horizontal pipe run and are nominal values. Unit cannot be used with vertical down flow.
Set Point Adjustment:: Vane is trimmable.
Weight:: 4.5 oz (0.13 kg).
Agency Approvals:: CE, cURus.

Features

Suitable for mounting in a protected environment with UL recognition as an industrial motor controller per UL standard 508
Increased product life with a free-swinging vane which attracts a magnet within the solid metal switch body, actuating a snap switch by means of a simple lever arm with no bellows, springs, or seals to fail
Excellent chemical resistance and leak proof body and vane constructed of tough durable polyphenylene sulfide
Solves application needs with full size trimmable vane is provided with molded-in graduations

Options

Gold Plated Contacts, for dry circuits. Rated 1A @ 125 VAC; 1A resistive, 0.5A inductive @ 30 VDC. To order add suffix -MV. Example: V8-MV.
Inconel® Alloy Option. Inconel® Alloy replaces standard 316 SS wetted parts. Wetted parts are Inconel® Alloy, ceramic 8, and Polyphenylene Sulfide. To order add suffix -INC. Example: V8-INC.
Weatherproof Enclosure (not UL approved). Optional housing provides weatherproof protection for electrical wiring. To order add suffix -WP (phenylpolioxide) or -WP2 (aluminum). Example: V8-WP or V8-WP2

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Model Chart

EXAMPLE	V8	MV	Series V8-MV Flotect® Vane Operated Flow Switch, with gold contacts.
SERIES	V8		Flotect® Vane Operated Flow Switch
OPTIONS		INC MV ST WP WP2	Body Assembly with Inconel® Gold Contacts Stainless Steel Tag Weatherproof Conduit Box Metal Weatherproof Conduit Box

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Questions

Question

Can the V8 float switch be used with acids due to its material of construction?

Answer

No. The V8 contains a 316SS pin and spring as well as a ceramic 8 magnet that are not compatible.

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Question

What does actuation and de-actuation mean?

Answer

Actuation means that the flow rate has reached a point where the microswitch trips or the contacts of the microswitch change state. De-actuation means that the flow rate has decreased to a point where the microswitch returns to its normal state.

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