Features
Function and Description
Level Gauging and Sampling Nozzles for Tanks
PROTEGO® Gauge Hatches Types PF/K, PF/TK, and PS/KF are used as lockable gauge nozzles which are only opened for gauging or sampling. Otherwise, they are tightly closed. The Gauge Hatches PROTEGO® PF/K, PF/TK, and PS/KF mainly consist of housing, gauging nozzle lid, and gauging nozzle bracket. The housing is equipped with stainless steel gauging marks as standard. In the pedal-operated version PROTEGO® PF/TK, the gauging nozzle pedal is connected to both the housing and the bracket.
Dimensions
| DN | 100 / 4'' | 150 / 6'' | 200 / 8'' |
| a | 260 / 10.24 | 305 / 12.01 | 335 / 13.19 |
| b | 150 / 5.91 | 155 / 6.10 | 175 / 6.89 |
| c | 160 / 6.30 | 205 / 8.07 | 235 / 9.25 |
| a1 | 225 / 8.86 | 265 / 10.43 | 300 / 11.81 |
| b1 | 315 / 12.40 | 360 / 14.17 | 405 / 15.94 |
Dimensions in mm / inches
The nominal size depends on the dimensions of the gauging and sampling device
Material selection
| Design | B | C | D |
| Housing | Stainless Steel | Aluminium | Steel |
| Cover | Stainless Steel** | Aluminium | Steel |
The combination of steel and Aluminium in explosive enviroments is prohibited due to ignition danger.
* only for PF/K and PF/TK
** only for PF/TK-100
Data Necessary for Specification
Stored productTank material
Tank nozzle DN (mm or inches)
Flange connection type
The flange Connection is to EN 10692-1, Form A. Optionally, the Connection flange can be made according to any international standard.Design Types and Specifications
Depending on the intended use the following designs are available:Gauge hatches for welding to the tank are available as types PROTEGO® PS/K and PS/TK. A separate data sheet is available.
Gauge Hatches can for instance be used in combination with the Manual gauge devices type PROTEGO® H/P or wih the gauging and sampling device PROTEGO® VP/HK.
Gauge Hatches can be applied on tanks with floating roof.
