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KM26 Magnetic Bargraph

Hermetically-sealed level indicator eliminates

moisture and corrosion problems.

The KM26 Magnetic Bargraph, a rugged, liquid level

indicator designed for corrosive, flammable, and toxic
environments.
Part of the KM26 Magnetic Level Gauge family, the
Magnetic Bargraph features a true hermetic seal that
ensures no moisture ingress or build-up, both of which
can significantly hinder indicator movement.
The device’s rugged and durable 316 stainless steel
housing eliminates the corrosion problems typically
associated with low quality materials, making it suitable
for such environments as offshore operations.
The KM26 Magnetic Bargraph can also handle extreme
temperatures, such as boiler and heater applications that
run as high as 538˚C and cryogenic applications that run
as low as –195˚C.
The KM26 Magnetic Bargraph magnetically couples to
a float through the wall of the float chamber, thus avoiding
direct contact with the process fluid. This eliminates
problems with coating, plating, fouling, fugitive emissions,
and hazardous material leaks, as well as provides accurate
readings through dirty or colorless fluids, common with
standard sight glasses.
“The rugged KM26 Magnetic Bargraph is made to
handle upper fluid and interface applications that are
toxic, corrosive, flammable, or extreme temperatures,” said
Kevin Hambrice, Director of Marketing, K-TEK. “The unit is
easy to maintain, with no gauge glasses to clean, and
provides excellent visibility at distances up to 50 feet.
Designed for long-term operation with zero maintenance,
the KM26 indicator is ideal for limited access locations
or highly corrosive environments, such as offshore K-TEK’s KM26 magnetic level gauge
platforms.” can be safely used to measure a wide variety of liquids,
including corrosive, flammable and toxic materials.

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MeasurIT Technologies Ltd.
Craan, Craanford, email: info@measurIT.com Phone: +353 (0) 53 942 8962
Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.measurIT.com Fax: +353 (0) 53 942 8963
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OPERATES IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS

The KM26 Magnetic Bargraph is housed in a sturdy

316 stainless steel channel assembly. Rugged end caps
eliminate the potential for vibration-induced rotation
and a proprietary spring mechanism allows for thermal
expansion and contraction without tube distortion. A
robust, thermoplastic/ceramic flag design allows free
rotation, ensuring no disruptions and consistent, reliable
level readings. This unique design uses no dissimilar metals;
as a result, corrosion problems have been eliminated.
The indicator provides accurate readings at
temperatures up to 538˚C through the use of a high
temperature insulation jacket and a special coating that
shields the indicator from temperature extremes. The jacket
consists of two layers: an inner ceramic fiber insulation
blanket and an outer, weather-resistant fiberglass cloth.
For low temperature applications, down to –195˚C, foam-
glass insulation with mastic and an open-weave fiberglass
cloth vapor barrier are used. A clear frost extension made
of Lexan ensures that the level indication is visible outside
the thick insulation.

TRUE HERMETIC SEAL

Traditionally, a bargraph is housed in an aluminium

channel with gaskets and a flat glass front sealed with
silicone. But metal and glass expand and contract at
different rates, making it impossible to maintain a hermetic
seal. Moisture laden air then reaches the metal pivot points,
leading to corrosion that causes the flags to hang up and
produce inaccurate readings.
The KM26 Magnetic Bargraph uses a nitrogen-
purged tube that produces a hermetically sealed device,
eliminating the needs for gaskets and silicone seals. This
prevents moisture from entering in the first place, ensuring
long-term visibility and error-free operation.
The KM26 Magnetic Bargraph features 316 stainless
steel rulers which eliminate corrosion problems. Single
or dual rulers are available in imperial, metric, or custom
engineering units.

We provide a complete family of point and continuous level

products including magnetically coupled level gauges,
magnetostrictive level transmitters, laser transmitters, guided
wave radar transmitters and ultrasonic transmitters.
For more information please contact MeasurIT Technologies
at + 353 (0)53 942 8962, email: info@measurIT.com,
www.measurIT.com.

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MeasurIT Technologies Ltd.
Craan, Craanford, email: info@measurIT.com Phone: +353 (0) 53 942 8962
Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.measurIT.com Fax: +353 (0) 53 942 8963