About Gauge Glass
A Gauge Glass is a transparent glass tube or window used to visually indicate the liquid level inside a tank, boiler, pressure vessel, or other equipment.
M/s. M. Sarkar & Brothers manufacture high-quality Gauge Glass designed for precise flow control in marine applications. Our marine-grade Gauge Glass ensure durability, corrosion resistance, and reliable performance in demanding environments, making them ideal for ships, offshore systems and pipelines.
FAQs of Gauge Glass
A: Its primary purpose is to provide a direct visual indication of liquid level, allowing the operator to monitor the amount of liquid inside a vessel.
A: The Gauge Glass is connected to the vessel at the upper and lower liquid connections. The liquid level inside the glass corresponds approximately to the liquid level inside the vessel, allowing the operator to see the level directly.
A: Common types include:
• Tubular Gauge Glass
• Flat Glass Level Gauge
• Reflex Gauge Glass
A: A Sight Glass is generally used to observe fluid flow or the condition of fluid in a pipeline.
Whereas a Gauge Glass is specifically designed to indicate the liquid level in a vessel or system.
A: They are commonly used in:
• Marine and shipbuilding systems
• Pressure Vessels
• Steam plants
• boilers
• Water & storage tanks
• Industrial process pipelines
A: Yes. Suitable level gauges and Gauge Glass assemblies can be used in marine systems for monitoring liquid levels in tanks, boilers and other equipment, subject to the applicable marine requirements.
A: Special requirements may be possible depending on the design and manufacturing specification.
Customers should provide complete technical requirements for evaluation. We can also provide any types of “IACS” CLASS CERTIFICATION (Viz. “IRS, RINA, ABS, LRS, BV).