• Provides continuous indication of liquid level
  • Remote reading volume, depth or weight
  • Accurate, reliable, proven technique
  • Low cost installation, easy to maintain
  • All pneumatic (non-electrical) operation
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Type

N/A Rotameter Bubbler Gauge

Series

N/A 5993

Scale

N/A Stainless Steel Case, 51 in. Scale, 1 Unit

Note for Scale

N/A Scale information must be supplied when order is placed. Package includes overflow check valve and Swagelok fitting (1/4" tube × 1/4 NPT) compatible with copper or poly tubing.

Liquid

N/A Red

Note for Liquid

N/A Red Liquid 2.94 Specific Gravity; Scale Factor = 0.337

Process Connection

N/A 1/4" NPT tapped connection for typical tube fittings. Accepts pneumatic air/gas pressure input; high and low pressure inputs.

Materials of Construction

N/A Formed channel indicator housing; brushed Stainless Steel (Type 304). Heavy plate glass window; acrylic plastic window available as special order.

Wetted Parts Material

N/A 316 Stainless Steel Liquid Well and Tubing

Indicating Tube Material

N/A High Strength, Fully Annealed Glass (Pyrex® - Pyrex® is a registered trademark of Corning, Inc.)

Compressed Air Supply

N/A Compressed air supply that is clean dry and oil-free is required for operation of the system. Under normal operating conditions, supply pressure required is 55-60 psig.

Scale Ranges

N/A 20 in35 in43 in51 in66 in

Resolution

N/A Infinite based on type of indicating liquid employed.

Principles of Operation

Operation Principle

N/A Well-type manometer acts as a frictionless hydrostatic force-balance. A liquid fill is raised in direct proportion to the magnitude of pressure applied. (Varies based on type of indicating liquid employed)

The KING-GAGE® system uses hydrostatic pressure measurement to determine liquid level. This pressure is created by the actual depth of liquid above the measurement point. Individual indicator scales are calibrated to the pressure range (depth), density (specific gravity) of the liquid and the volumetric capacity of the tank or compartment.

The KING-GAGE® indicator works as a frictionless hydrostatic force balance. Within the glass display tube, a liquid fill rises in direct proportion to the magnitude of pressure applied. The indicating liquid used determines the actual pressure range of this instrument (refer to Determining Scale Range).

Bubbler (Downpipe) System - uses air to purge an open ended pipe extending down into the tank. Engaging the hand pump introduces a flow of air into the downpipe. Pressure is created as liquid is purged from the downpipe, increasing until an equilibrium point is reached (air pressure = hydrostatic pressure). Equilibrium is maintained by excess air escaping through the bottom of the downpipe (and bubbling up through the tank contents).

The resulting downstream pressure (within the pipe) is directly proportional to liquid depth. As depth increases, so does pressure. Conversely, as depth decreases, downstream pressure is equally reduced as excess air flows out the immersed end of the pipe.

Dimensions

Width

N/A 4-3/8 in

Height

N/A 61 in

Overall Depth

N/A 2-7/8 in

Application

Application

N/A
  • Tank level Indication
  • Marine
    • Tank Level, Draft Monitoring and Vessel Management
    • Ballast Water
    • Fuel Oil
    • Fresh Water
    • Lube Oil
    • Brine
    • Preload
    • Holding

Options and Accessories

Gauge Accessories

N/A 8838: Overflow Check Valve 1/4 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT) Gauge Connection

7461-2: Overflow Return Reservoir

4530-1-1-1: SafeGard Range 25 to 650 in. Water Pressure, None, 1/4 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT)

4530-1-2-1: SafeGard Range 650 to 1750 in. Water Pressure, None, 1/4 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT)

4530-1-1-3: SafeGard Range 25 to 650 in. Water Pressure, Polyflo 1/4 in. Tube

4530-1-2-3: SafeGard Range 650 to 1750 in. Water Pressure, Polyflo 1/4 in. Tube

4530-1-1-4: SafeGard Range 25 to 650 in. Water Pressure, Swagelok 1/4 in. Tube (Compatible with Copper or Polyflo Tubing)

4530-1-2-4: SafeGard Range 650 to 1750 in. Water Pressure, Swagelok 1/4 in. Tube (Compatible with Copper or Polyflo Tubing)

Glass Tube Packing Seal Kit

N/A 5181-1: Glass Tube Packing Seal Kit
  • Nut, Quantity. 2
  • Washer, Quantity. 2
  • O-Rings, Quantity. 4
Note: This kit is part of Glass Tube Replacement Kit, P/N 5159-xx.

Indicating Liquids

N/A 2992-8: Red Liquid No. 294, 8 fl oz.

2992-16: Red Liquid No. 294, 16 fl oz.

Replacement Indicator Scales

N/A 7083-20: Left and Right Side Pair, 20 in. Scale, 1-Unit

7083-35: Left and Right Side Pair, 35 in. Scale, 1-Unit

7083-43: Left and Right Side Pair, 43 in. Scale, 1-Unit

7083-51: Left and Right Side Pair, 51 in. Scale, 1-Unit

7083-66: Left and Right Side Pair, 66 in. Scale, 1-Unit

7084-20: Left and Right Side Pair, 20 in. Scale, 2-Units

7084-35: Left and Right Side Pair, 35 in. Scale, 2-Units

7084-43: Left and Right Side Pair, 43 in. Scale, 2-Units

7084-51: Left and Right Side Pair, 51 in. Scale, 2-Units

7084-66: Left and Right Side Pair, 66 in. Scale, 2-Units

Service Parts

N/A 5159-20: Glass Tube Replacement Kit, 20 in.

5159-35: Glass Tube Replacement Kit, 35 in.

5159-43: Glass Tube Replacement Kit, 43 in.

5159-51: Glass Tube Replacement Kit, 51 in.

5159-66: Glass Tube Replacement Kit, 66 in.

5181-1: Tube Packing Seal Kit

7560: Drain Plug

8806: Drain Plug Washer

7761: Reflector (Consult Factory)

Tank Top Fittings

N/A 1-1/2 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT) Tank Top Fitting (For 3/4 in. Pipe) Single Purge Line Connection with Tube Fitting
7746-13: Carbon Steel, Polyflo 3/8 in. Tube
7746-15: Carbon Steel, Swagelok 3/8 in. Tube
7746-18: 316 Stainless Steel, Swagelok 3/8 in. Tube

1-1/2 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT) Tank Top Fitting (For 3/4 in. Pipe) with single 1/4 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT) Purge Port Connection
2000FA: Carbon Steel
2000PA: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2000SG: 316 Stainless Steel

1-1/2 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT) Tank Top Fitting (For 3/4 in. Pipe) with Two 1/4 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT) Purge/Equalizer Connection
2000FA-2: Carbon Steel
2000PA-2: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2000SG-2: 316 Stainless Steel

Features

Indicator Scales

N/A Each system scale is individually calibrated and custom marked in any specified unit of measurement (depth, total weight or volume). An optional 2nd scale unit can be included to combine different measurements such as depth and volume. Scales are manufactured for the individual tank geometry and specific gravity of tank contents. Due to the factory calibrated scale, the KING-GAGE® Tank Level Indicator can be used for almost any kind and shape of tank.

Scale markings include:
  • Tank Designation
  • Tank Units of Measure
  • Product Density
  • Tank Indicating Liquid
  • Serial Number

Determining Scale Range

N/A Overall length of the scale can vary depending upon the range and degree of readability necessary for the application. This "readability" refers to the minimum readable change in liquid depth that can be observed at the indicator.

Three factors must be applied to determine scale length:
1 - maximum tank depth
2 - specific gravity (density) of tank product
3 - type of indicating liquid (scale factor)

A simple calculation using these factors will yield the minimum scale length required:
D (depth) x G (sp. gr.) x L (liquid scale factor) = Scale Length

The resulting value represents the scale sizes available for the type of indicator and select one that will accommodate the calculated length for your application.

Integral Hand Pump

N/A On the Model 5992, a manually operated pump introduces air flow through the system tubing to purge the downpipe. This permits on-demand measurement of liquid depth without having to continuously bleed air into the system. The hand pump eliminates the need for a compressed air supply.

Rotameter - Continuous Reading

N/A Model 5993 requires a compressed air supply of 55-60 psig. The rotameter should be adjusted so that the float is set at the specified markings. The air flow rate is typically between 2-5 scfm.

Additional Information

Additional Information

N/A
  • Remote reading volume, depth or weight
  • Accurate, reliable, proven technique
  • Low cost installation, easy to maintain
  • All pneumatic (non-electrical) operation
These industrial tank level indicating systems have been proven over decades of use. Based on the principle of the U-tube manometer, they work as frictionless hydrostatic balances. The known weight (or mass) of the liquid fill of the gauge is balanced against the pressure created by depth of liquid in a tank. Compared to other mechanical systems, there are no floats, gears or springs that might wear or bind. This makes these simple indicators both rugged and reliable.

An acrylic rotameter controls the flow of compressed air to the downpipe in the tank. The continuous air flow purges the liquid from the downpipe creating air pressure equal to the weight of liquid corresponding to depth. The system provides continuous indication of liquid level and can be remotely located several hundred feet away.

Warnings

Product Warranty

N/A All KING-GAGE®, a NOSHOK Company products are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Repair Services Warranty: 90 days limited warranty.

Prop 65 Warnings

N/A
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and Nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov