Sight Glasses
Ancillaries: Sight Glasses
At Farris Industrial Valve Corporation, we provide industrial sight glasses designed to allow visual inspection of condensate flow, liquid movement, and process conditions within steam and fluid systems. Engineered for reliability and ease of maintenance, our sight glasses help operators monitor system performance, verify equipment operation, and support preventive maintenance without interrupting production.
Featuring a durable body and high strength transparent viewing window, our sight glasses offer clear visual confirmation of flow conditions, making them an essential accessory for steam traps, condensate recovery systems, and industrial process pipelines.
Performance & Reliability
Clear Flow Monitoring
Provides continuous visual observation of condensate and fluid flow, allowing operators to quickly verify system performance and identify abnormal operating conditions.
Supports Steam Trap Inspection
Ideal for monitoring steam trap operation by providing a clear indication of condensate discharge and flow movement, simplifying routine maintenance procedures.
Simple Maintenance
Designed with a straightforward construction that allows easy inspection, cleaning, and replacement of wear components when required.
Durable Industrial Construction
Manufactured using high quality materials to withstand demanding industrial environments while maintaining reliable performance over extended service life.
Compact Installation
The compact body design allows convenient installation within existing piping systems while minimizing space requirements.
Advanced Material Engineering
At Farris Industrial Valve Corporation, our sight glasses are manufactured using carefully selected materials to ensure strength, durability, and dependable operation in steam and industrial process systems.
Cast Steel
Provides high mechanical strength for medium to high pressure industrial applications requiring excellent structural integrity.
Cast Iron
Suitable for general purpose steam and condensate systems where dependable performance and cost effectiveness are required.
Tempered Sight Glass
Manufactured from high strength transparent glass to provide excellent visibility while withstanding elevated operating temperatures and pressures.
Applications
| Categories | Specification |
| Application | Flow Monitoring & Steam Trap Inspection |
| Media | Steam, Condensate, Water & Industrial Fluids |
| Connection Type | Threaded (NPT/Rc) or Flanged |
| Nominal Size | 1/2″ – 2″ |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 1.0 MPa (145 psi) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 183°C (361°F) |
| Body Material | Cast Steel (WCB) / Cast Iron |
| Viewing Window | High Strength Tempered Glass |
| Installation | Horizontal or Vertical Pipeline Installation |
| Maintenance | Replace Glass, Mica Plate & Gasket During Scheduled Maintenance |
| Applications | Steam Traps, Boiler Systems, Condensate Recovery, Process Pipelines |