Magnetic Liquid Level Gauge Series

MAGNETIC LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE

Features That Make the KM26 the

World Leader in MLG Technology
Magnetic Level Gauge for Liquid Applications
Extruded Process Connections

MW05 Dual Chamber

Level System
Redundant level
measurement
- Guided Wave Radar
(GWR)
- Magnetostrictive
Transmitter
Low cost of ownership
5 year warranty
Highly visible indication

Features:
Highly visible level indication with no process fluid in
contact with the glass
All construction in-house by code certified welders
Float designed and weighted for maximum accuracy
Transmitter and switch options which can be installed,
adjusted and maintained with no process interruption
Safe for corrosive, flammable, toxic, high-temperature
and high-pressure applications
Rugged design - low or no maintenance

Available Materials:
Stainless steel - 304/304L, 316/316L, 321, 347, 904L
Alloy 20
Hastelloy - B3, C-276
Incoloy 600, 825
Aluminum
Titanium
Teflon coated stainless steel
Fiberglass - epoxy or vinyl ester resin
PVC, CPVC, Kynar
Polypropylene
Zirconium
For other materials consult factory

K-TEK offers extruded connections for the process

connections on most chambers. The extrusion process
benefits include:
Stronger connections
Eliminates the need of post weld straightening
Provides full bore process connection
Eliminates sink-in distortion that interferes with
float movement
Improves quality, operation and reliability
Additional connections can be extruded for level
switches, pressure switches, pressure transmitters, etc.
Meets ANSI B31.1, B31.3, and section VIII - Div. 1
The weld does not protrude into the chamber

Testing & Documentation

Available Includes:
Radiographic examination
Liquid dye penetrant examination
Hydrostatic examination
PMI (Positive Material Identification)
material certification
ASME U, UM, or S stamp
Third party inspection
Material Certificates
ANSI/ASME B31.1, B31.3
PED certification*
NACE MR0103, NACE MR0175
Canadian registration number (CRN)
Marine and industrial type approval
for high-pressure boilers
ealand)
(New Zealand)

Process Capabilities:
Full vacuum to 4500 PSI
(316 kg/cm2)
-320 to 1000F/ -195 to 538C
0.25 specific gravity
All liquid viscosity
Interfaces as Low as .03SG

*PED certification applies to K-TEK Corp. only.

Corrosive/ lightweight

PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene or Kynar (PVDF) construction

Pressures to 50 PSI (3.5 kg/cm2)
Temperatures to 280F (138C)

High pressure

Flange ratings to 2,500# ANSI

Heat traced &

high temperature
insulation

KM26T (Top Mount)

Electrical or steam
heat tracing
Removable insulation

Magnets above float

connected with rod
Slug catcher level
Optional stilling wells
Total or interface level
measurement
Underground tanks & sumps
Fluids with magnetic particles
Can be used with transmitters
& switches

Cryogenic
temperature
insulation

Temperatures to
-320F (-195C)
Lexan frost extensions
available (Required for
cryo units)

Vibration Isolator
Connections

Keeps magnetic particles

out of float chamber
Fits in line with process
connection
Also availablee in integral
configuration

Steam Jacket

Used to uniformly heat or cool process fluid

K-TEKs Oversized Chamber

With Guide Rods

Absorb large amounts of

vibration
Eliminates signal distortion
Recommended for use with
AT200 on compressor and
pump skids

Oversized Chamber

Standard Chamber

Allows vapors to pass

floats when a fluid is
close to vapor pressure
and can be used in
fluids with small suspended particles. Also
used in conjunction
with Teflon S coating
for non-stick.

Fluid contained in this chamber

No fluid in
this tube
Indicator

Liquid
Level

Magnetic
coupling

Hermetically sealed
glass tube

K-TEKs KM26
Magnetic Liquid
Level Gauges are
Manufactured to
Suit Specific Process
Requirements

Calibrated scale

Principle of Operation
A hermetically sealed float with an internal magnetic ring is housed in a non-magnetic float
chamber. The float will move up and down in the chamber as level rises or falls in the vessel
on which it is attached.
A magnetic, highly visible shuttle or bar graph indicator, encapsulated in a hermetically
sealed glass tube, is attached in a scale housing to the outside of the float chamber. It
indicates the liquid or interface level without being in contact with the process fluid.
K-TEK floats are designed and weighted so that the center of the magnet assembly is at the
true fluid level for absolute accuracy.
Coating, plating, fouling, fugitive emissions and leaks of hazardous material problems are
eliminated.
Problems with colorless or dirty fluids are solved since the indicator is non-contact.
No gauge glasses to clean. No leaks to repair.

Typical Industries:
Oil production and refining facilities
Petrochemical plants
Chemical plants
Gas plants
Power plants
Water and waste water treatment
Food and beverage
Pharmaceutical
Pulp and paper
Liquor production
Biotech
Semiconductor

Typical Applications:
Oil
Water
Oil and water interface
Acids - hydrofluoric, hydrochloric, nitric,
sulfuric, etc.
Refined petrochemical - gasoline, propane,
butane, ethylene, etc.
Solvents - Acetone, Toluene, Xylene, Naphtha
Gas condensate
Heat transfer fluids - Dowtherm, Therminol,
and Glycol
Black, green and red liquor

Refrigerants
Alcohols
Caustics
Chlorine
Steam condensate - boiler
feedwater heater
boiler drum level control
Bitumen
Vacuum tower bottoms
Ammonia
Liquid sulphur
Most liquid to liquid interfaces

Customer Benets:
Lowest installed cost
Lowest maintenance cost
Lowest engineering cost
Highest visibility
Safest installation
5 year warranty
All gauges are designed to
ASME code
All welding by code certified
welders

Indicators
Shuttle and bargraph indicators are
available with the following:
Process temp to 1000F/538C
Hermetically sealed tube
Shuttle indicator
Magnetically interlocked bargraph
indicator for vibration resistance
Standard or custom rulers in stainless
steel or plastic
Metric, US units or custom
Field replaceable
360 magnetic ring

Dual bar graph indicator

Shuttle indicator

Float Design and Construction

Teflon-S coated

Old standard

Single bar graph indicators available in:

Yellow/Black
Red/White
Red/Green
Red/Black

Our floats are individually engineered for each

application with the following:
Minimum positive buoyancy of 75 grams
Magnetic ring placed at liquid level
Extruded Outlets
Indicated level is the true level
Available in a variety of
Hermetically sealed, no vents
materials including:
360 magnetic ring
All stainless steel
Coated floats (Halar, Tefzel, Teflon-S)
Alloy 20
Hastelloy
Sizes depend on material typically
New standard with K-TEK
1, 1-1/2 and 2

Old vs New
Replacement of the instrument bridle with a K-TEK KM26,
three MS40 switches and two PS35 switches eliminates:
15 Valves
43 pipe fittings
103 threaded joints
Two gauge glasses including 16 U-bolts and nuts
Many possible leaks and fugitive emissions
Readability problems with gauge glasses

KM26S shown
with AT200
Transmitter

Worlds FIRST SIL2 Certified

AT200 Level Transmitters
Non-Contact Level Transmission
The Ultimate Level Measurement System:
The K-TEK AT200 and AT600 are highly
accurate devices designed to be used with
the KM26 Magnetic Liquid Level Gauge
Series, or any other Magnetic Level Gauge.
It is designed to provide continuous level
indication, and transmission of an analog
signal for monitoring or control. The unique
magnetostrictive design allows increased
level sensing resolution, which is more than
100 times greater than a conventional reed
switch type sensing device.

*Piezo-Magnetic
Sensor

Current Pulse
Start pulse

Sensor Wire

AT200 operation
* Patent #5,473,245

KM26 Magnetic Liquid Level Gauge Interface Capabilities

Total and Interface Level

Min. of .03SG
Any number of process connections
Multiple floats & Indicators

Interface Level

KM26 with AT200 Transmitter

Min. of .03SG
2 process connections min.
Available with heat tracing and insulation

KM26S with AT600 Transmitter

*SIL2 certification valid only at Prairieville manufacturing facility.

Magnetic
Float
Assembly

MAGNETIC LEVEL GAUGE SWITCHES

MS30EX Electric
El t i Switch
S it

Hazardous area rating: FM approved and CSA

Certified
Enclosure: hermetically sealed/explosion proof,
NEMA 4x/IP56, FNPT
Switching mechanism: reed, AC/DC 1 amp, max
process temp 600F (316C) with IP option, 1/8
deadband, SPDT

MS30 Electric
El t i Switch
S

Hazardous area rating: FM approved

and CSA Certified
Enclosure: hermetically sealed, NEMA 4x/IP56,
MNPT
Switching mechanism: reed, AC/DC 1 amp, max
process temp 600F (316C) with IP
option, 1/8 deadband, SPDT

PS35 P
Pneumatic
ti
Switch

Enclosure: stainless
steel, NEMA 4x/IP56,
1/8 MNPT
Switching mechanism:
pneumatic, 15 to 100
psig, min process temp
0F (-18C) and max
process temp 180F
(82C), 450F (232C)
with IP option; 1
deadband, pneumatic
signal
For high-corrosive
applications

PS45 Pneumatic
PS
P
i Switch

Enclosure: stainless steel, NEMA 4x/IP56, 1/8

MNPT
Switching mechanism: pneumatic, 1 to
100 psig, min process
temp 0F (-18C)
and max process
temp 180F (82C),
450F (232C) with
IP option, 15/16
deadband, pneumatic
signal
For high-corrosive
applications

MS41 Electric
El t i Switch
S

All switches have Gost K and

Gost R Certication

MS40 Electric
El t i Switch
S

(Dual compartment housing)

Hazardous area rating: FM approved; CSA and
ATEX Certified
Enclosure: stainless steel, dual compartment,
hermetically sealed, explosion proof; NEMA 4x/
IP56; FNPT
Switching mechanism: cam driven, snap-action;
AC: 10 amp DC: 2.6 amp; min process temp
-320F (-195C) with option and max process
temp 300F (149C), 1000F (538C) with IP
option; 15/16, DPDT
For high-temperature, vibration and highcorrosive applications

Hazardous area rating: FM approved and CSA

Certified
Enclosure: stainless steel, NEMA 4x/IP56,
1/2 FNPT
Switching mechanism: cam driven, snap-action;
AC: 10amp DC: 2.6 amp; min process temp -60F
(-51C) and max process temp 300F (149C),
600F (316C) with IP option; 7/8 deadband,
DPDT
For high-temperature, vibration and
high-corrosive applications

MS40 EX Electric
l
i Switch
i

Hazardous area rating: FM approved and CSA

Certified
Enclosure: stainless steel/explosion proof, NEMA
4x/Ip56, FNPT
Switching mechanism: cam driven, snap-action;
AC:10 amp DC: amp; min process temp -60F
(-51C) and max process temp 300F (149C),
600F (316C) with IP option; 13/16 deadband,
DPDT
For high-temperature, vibration and highcorrosive applications

Providing Level Solutions: Anytime, Anywhere.

Global Manufacturing Facilities
K-TEK Instruments (Pty) Ltd.
Gauteng, South Africa
+27 11 608 2777
K-TEK Level Eng. Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, India
+91 022 4156 6100
K-TEK (Tianjin) Level Co., Ltd.
Tianjin, China
+86 22 5981306
K-TEK BV
Rijswijk, The Netherlands
+31 70 3199700
K-TEK Solids Level
Houston, TX USA
+1(713) 462.7665
K-TEK Corp.
Prairieville, LA USA
+1(225) 673.6100

www.ktekcorp.com
The Leader in Level Detection
CBR-0004-1c (11-2009) DCN0299

K-TEK
18321 Swamp Road | Prairieville, LA 70769
tel: +1(225)673.6100 | fax: +1(225)673.2525
toll free: +1(800)735.5835
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