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Switching Capacitive

Overview _____________________________________ 116

VEGACAP 62 - 67 ______________________________ 118

VEGACAP 27, 35, 98 ___________________________ 130

Dimensions ___________________________________ 133

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Switching Capacitive

VEGACAP series 60
Level detection in bulk solids and liquids

Measuring principle
Sensor and vessel form the two electrodes of a capacitor. A capacitance
change caused by a level change is processed by the integrated
electronics and converted into a switching signal. The capacitive
measuring principle makes no special demands to installation and
mounting. Due to cable and rod versions, suitable instruments are
available for all applications.

Applications in liquids
Mainly fully insulated instrument versions are used in these applications.
Hence level detection of corrosive liquids or adhesive products are no
problem. The mounting of the instruments is easy and the rugged
construction is the basis for an interference and maintenance free
operation.

Applications in bulk solids


Partly insulated versions are preferably used in bulk solids. Also here, we
have the proven, rugged configuration as basis for the manifold and
reliable use, e.g. in the aggregates and mining industry.

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Switching Capacitive

Overview
VEGACAP 62 VEGACAP 63 VEGACAP 64

Applications: bulk solids, non-conductive conductive liquids adhesive, conductive


liquids liquids
Version: with partly insulated rod with fully insulated rod with fully insulated rod
Process fitting: from G A from G A from G A
Process temperature: -50 200 C -50 200 C -50200 C
Process pressure: -1 64 bar (-100 6400 kPa) -1 64 bar (-100 6400 kPa) -1 64 bar (-100 6400 kPa)

VEGACAP 65 VEGACAP 66 VEGACAP 67

Applications: bulk solids, non-conductive liquids, solids solids


liquids
Version: with cable with insulated cable with rod or cable
Process fitting: from G1 A from G A from G1 A
Process temperature: -50 200 C -50 150 C -50 400 C
Process pressure: -1 64 bar (-100 6400 kPa) -1 40 bar (-100 4000 kPa) -1 16 bar (-100 1600 kPa)

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VEGACAP 62

VEGACAP 62

Partly insulated, capacitive rod electrode for level


detection
For use in bulk solids and non-conductive liquids

- robust and maintenance-free


- high reliability
- easy installation and mounting
- PTFE insulation
- probe can be shortened
- instrument from the plics family

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VEGACAP 62

Approval
XX without ................................................................................................................................................................
XM Ship approval ....................................................................................................................................................
XA Overfill protection according to WHG 1) .........................................................................................................
CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 2) .............................................................................................................
CA ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + WHG 2) ...............................................................................................
CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval 2) ................................................................................
CK ATEX II 1G,1/2G,2G EEx ia IIC T6+ATEX II 1/2D,2D IP6X T 3) ....................................................................
GX ATEX II 1/2D, 2D IP6X T 4) ................................................................................................................................
Version / Process temperature
A Standard / -50 ... 150C .............................................................................................................................
B Standard / -50 ... 200C .............................................................................................................................
C with screening tube 316L / -50 ... 150C 5) .............................................................................................
D with screening tube 316L / -50 ... 200C 5) .............................................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GA Thread GA PN64 / 316L ................................................................................................................
GC Thread G1A PN64 / 316L .................................................................................................................
GD Thread G1 PN64 / 316L ................................................................................................................
GS Thread G1A PN64 / Steel ..............................................................................................................
Electronics
C Contactless electronic switch 20...253VAC/DC .....................................................................
R Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC (3A) ..........................................................................
T Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10...55VDC ..........................................................................................
Z Two-wire for connection to VEGATOR .....................................................................................
Housing / Protection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 .................................................................................................................
A Aluminium / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) ...........................................................................................
8 StSt (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) .............................................................
Cable entry / Plug connection
M M20x1.5 / without .............................................................................................................
N NPT / without ................................................................................................................
Additional equipment
X Without ........................................................................................................................

CP62.

1)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "C", "R" and "T"
2)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "Z"
3)
Not in conjunction with Housing / Protection "K" and only with Electronics "Z"
4)
Not in conjunct. with Housing / Protection "K" as well as "8"
5)
Not in conjuction with Process fitting / Material "GA", "GS"

Length in mm (from seal surface)


316L (100-6000 mm) per 100 mm
Length screening tube in mm
316L (50-5960 mm) per 100 mm
Insulation length in mm
PTFE insulated (50-5990 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 63

VEGACAP 63

Fully insulated, capacitive rod electrode for level detection


For use in liquids

- robust and maintenance-free


- high reliability
- easy installation and mounting
- insulation thickness 2 mm
- instrument from the plics family

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VEGACAP 63

Approval
XX without ................................................................................................................................................................
XM Ship approval ....................................................................................................................................................
XA Overfill protection according to WHG 1) .........................................................................................................
CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 2) .............................................................................................................
CA ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + WHG 2) ...............................................................................................
CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval 2) ................................................................................
Version / Process temperature
E PE insulation / -40...80C .........................................................................................................................
F PTFE insulation / -50...150C ..................................................................................................................
G PTFE insulation / -50...200C ..................................................................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GA Thread GA PN64 / 316L ................................................................................................................
GC Thread G1A PN64 / 316L .................................................................................................................
GD Thread G1 PN64 / 316L ................................................................................................................
GS Thread G1A PN64 / Steel ..............................................................................................................
Electronics
C Contactless electronic switch 20...253VAC/DC .....................................................................
R Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC (3A) ..........................................................................
T Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10...55VDC ..........................................................................................
Z Two-wire for connection to VEGATOR .....................................................................................
Housing / Protection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 .................................................................................................................
A Aluminium / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) ...........................................................................................
8 StSt (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) .............................................................
Cable entry / Plug connection
M M20x1.5 / without .............................................................................................................
N NPT / without ................................................................................................................
Additional equipment
X Without ........................................................................................................................

CP63.

1)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "C", "R" and "T"
2)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "Z"

Length in mm (from seal surface)


316L/PE fully insulated (100-6000 mm) per 100 mm
316L/PTFE fully insulated (100-6000 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 64

VEGACAP 64

Fully insulated, capacitive rod electrode with active tip for


level detection
For use in adhesive, conductive liquids

- robust and maintenance-free


- high reliability
- easy installation and mounting
- exact switching point even with very adhesive products
- instrument from the plics family

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VEGACAP 64

Approval
XX without ...............................................................................................................................................................
XM Ship approval ...................................................................................................................................................
XA Overfill protection according to WHG 1) ........................................................................................................
CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 2) ............................................................................................................
CA ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + WHG 2) ..............................................................................................
CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval 2) ...............................................................................
Version / Process temperature
F PTFE insulation / -50...150C .................................................................................................................
G PTFE insulation / -50...200C .................................................................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GA Thread GA PN64 / 316L ...............................................................................................................
GC Thread G1A PN64 / 316L ................................................................................................................
GD Thread G1 PN64 / 316L ...............................................................................................................
GS Thread G1A PN64 / Steel ............................................................................................................
Electronics
C Contactless electronic switch 20...253VAC/DC ...................................................................
R Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC (3A) .........................................................................
T Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10...55VDC .........................................................................................
Z Two-wire for connection to VEGATOR ....................................................................................
Housing / Protection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 ................................................................................................................
A Aluminium / IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) ........................................................................................
8 StSt (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) ...........................................................
Cable entry / Plug connection
M M20x1.5 / without ...........................................................................................................
N NPT / without ...............................................................................................................
Additional equipment
X Without .......................................................................................................................

CP64.

1)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "C", "R" and "T"
2)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "Z"

Length in mm (from seal surface)


316L/PTFE fully insulated (150-6000 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 65

VEGACAP 65

Capacitive cable electrode for level detection


For use in bulk solids and non-conductive liquids

- robust and maintenance-free


- high reliability
- easy installation and mounting
- instrument from the plics family

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VEGACAP 65

Approval
XX without ................................................................................................................................................................
XM Ship approval ....................................................................................................................................................
XA Overfill protection according to WHG 1) .........................................................................................................
CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 2) .............................................................................................................
CA ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + WHG 2) ...............................................................................................
CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval 2) ................................................................................
CK ATEX II 1G,1/2G,2G EEx ia IIC T6+ATEX II 1/2D,2D IP6X T 3) ...................................................................
GX ATEX II 1/2D, 2D IP6X T 4) ................................................................................................................................
Version / Process temperature
K Cable 6mm / 316 with gravity weight / -50...150C ..........................................................................
U Cable 6mm with screening tube a. gr.weight/-50...150C ..............................................................
L Cable 6mm / 316 with gravity weight / -50...200C ..........................................................................
V Cable 6mm w.screening tube a. grav.weight/-50...200C ..............................................................
M PA insul.steel cable 12mm w.gravity weight/ -50...80C .................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GC Thread G1A PN64 / 316L ................................................................................................................
GD Thread G1 PN64 / 316L ...............................................................................................................
GS Thread G1A PN64 / Steel .............................................................................................................
Electronics
C Contactless electronic switch 20...253VAC/DC ....................................................................
R Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC (3A) .........................................................................
T Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10...55VDC .........................................................................................
Z Two-wire for connection to VEGATOR ....................................................................................
Housing / Protection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 ................................................................................................................
A Aluminium / IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) .........................................................................................
8 StSt (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) ............................................................
Cable entry / Plug connection
M M20x1.5 / without ............................................................................................................
N NPT / without ...............................................................................................................
Additional equipment
X Without .......................................................................................................................

CP65.

1)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "C", "R" and "T"
2)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "Z"
3)
Not in conjunction with Housing / Protection "K" and only with Electronics "Z"
4)
Not in conjunct. with Housing / Protection "K" as well as "8"

Length in mm (from seal surface)


316 (400-32000 mm) per 100 mm
Steel/PA fully insulated (400-32000 mm) per 100 mm
Length screening tube in mm
316L per 100 mm
Insulation length in mm
PTFE (50-1000 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 66

VEGACAP 66

Fully insulated, capacitive cable electrode for level


detection
For use in liquids and bulk solids

- robust and maintenance-free


- high reliability
- easy installation and mounting
- instrument from the plics family

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VEGACAP 66

Approval
XX without ................................................................................................................................................................
XM Ship approval ....................................................................................................................................................
XA Overfill protection according to WHG 1) ..........................................................................................................
CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 2) ..............................................................................................................
CA ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + WHG 2) ................................................................................................
CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval 2) .................................................................................
Version / Process temperature
N PTFE insulated cable 8mm w. gravity weight/-50...150C ................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GC Thread G1A PN40 / 316L ..................................................................................................................
GD Thread G1 PN40 / 316L .................................................................................................................
GS Thread G1A PN40 / Steel ..............................................................................................................
Electronics
C Contactless electronic switch 20...253VAC/DC .....................................................................
R Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC (3A) ..........................................................................
T Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10...55VDC ...........................................................................................
Z Two-wire for connection to VEGATOR .....................................................................................
Housing / Protection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 ..................................................................................................................
A Aluminium / IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) ..........................................................................................
8 StSt (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) .............................................................
Cable entry / Plug connection
M M20x1.5 / without .............................................................................................................
N NPT / without .................................................................................................................
Additional equipment
X Without .........................................................................................................................

CP66.

1)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "C", "R" and "T"
2)
Only in conjunction with Electronics "Z"

Length in mm (from seal surface)


316/PTFE insulated (400-32000 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 67

VEGACAP 67

Capacitive high temperature probe for level detection


For use in bulk solids under high temperatures

- rugged and maintenance-free


- high reliability
- easy installation and mounting
- probe can be shortened
- instrument of the plics family

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VEGACAP 67

Approval
XX without .............................................................................................................................................................
Version / Process temperature
1 Ceramic-insulated rod probe / -50...300C ........................................................................................
3 Ceramic-insulated rod probe / -50...400C 1) .....................................................................................
2 Ceramic-insulated cable probe / -50...300C ....................................................................................
4 Ceramic-insulated cable probe / -50...400C 1) .................................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GD Thread G1 PN40 / 316L .............................................................................................................
Electronics
C Contactless electronic switch 20...253VAC/DC ..................................................................
R Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC (3A) .......................................................................
T Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10...55VDC ........................................................................................
Z Two-wire for connection to VEGATOR ..................................................................................
Housing / Protection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 ...............................................................................................................
A Aluminium / IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) .......................................................................................
8 StSt (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar) ..........................................................
B Lateral cable outlet IP68, ext. housing plastic/IP66/67 ................................................
Cable entry / Plug connection
M M20x1.5 / without ..........................................................................................................
N NPT / without ..............................................................................................................
Additional equipment
X Without .....................................................................................................................

CP67.

1)
In conjunction with Housing/Protection "B"

Length in mm (from seal surface)


Rod 316L (275-6000 mm) per 100 mm
Cable 316L (500-40000 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 27

VEGACAP 27

Adjustment-free, capacitive compact level switch with fully


insulated rod electrode for very adhesive products
For use as overfill or dry run protection system in adhesive,
conductive liquids with a dielectric figure from 1.5

- exact switching point also with strong buildup


- setup without adjustment with product
- rugged and maintenance-free
- easy installation conditions

Approval
.X Without ...............................................................................................................................................................
.A Overfill protection according to WHG ............................................................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GAV Thread G1A/316Ti .................................................................................................................................
GBS Thread G1A/steel ...............................................................................................................................
GBV Thread G1A/316Ti .............................................................................................................................
NBS Thread 1NPT/steel ............................................................................................................................
NBV Thread 1NPT/316Ti ...........................................................................................................................
TBV Tri-Clamp 1"/316Ti ............................................................................................................................
TCV Tri-Clamp 2"/316Ti ...............................................................................................................................
RCV Bolting DN50/316Ti ..............................................................................................................................
Material rod / Insulation
ST Steel/PTFE .....................................................................................................................................
SF Steel/PFA ........................................................................................................................................
Screening tube against condensation
X without ......................................................................................................................................
Adapter (from 100C with temperature adapter)
X Without ................................................................................................................................
2 Temperature up to 200C/316Ti ....................................................................................
Housing
P Plastic PBT / IP66/67 .................................................................................................
M Aluminium plastic coated / IP66/67 ........................................................................
Electronics
D Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC(5A) ...................................................

CAP27

Total length L in mm
Steel/PTFE fully insulated (250-4000 mm) per 100 mm
Steel/PFA fully insulated (250-4000 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 35

VEGACAP 35

Adjustment-free, capacitive compact level switch with


PE/PA12 partly insulated cable electrode
Preferably for universal use as overfill protection in bulk solids
with dielectric figure from 1.5

- fully insulated cable with rugged, bare gravity weight


- exact switching point also with strong buildup or
condensation
- setup without adjustment with product
- easy installation conditions
- electrode can be shortened

Approval
.X Without ................................................................................................................................................................
.A Overfill protection according to WHG .............................................................................................................
Process fitting / Material
GBA Thread G1A/aluminium .....................................................................................................................
GBS Thread G1A/steel ................................................................................................................................
GBV Thread G1A/1.4571(316Ti) ...............................................................................................................
NBS Thread 1NPT/steel .............................................................................................................................
NBV Thread 1NPT/1.4571(316Ti) ............................................................................................................
Material cable
S Steel ...................................................................................................................................................
Material insulation
E PE/PA 12 ......................................................................................................................................
Screening tube
X without ....................................................................................................................................
Adapter
X without ..............................................................................................................................
Gravity weight
S Gravity weight 200mm/steel ...................................................................................
V Gravity weight 200mm/1.4571(316Ti) ..................................................................
Housing
P Plastic PBT / IP66/67 ........................................................................................
M Aluminium plastic coated / IP66/67 ...............................................................
Electronics
D Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC(5A) ...........................................

CAP35

Cable length in mm
Steel/PE/PA12 fully insulated (400-20000 mm) per 1000 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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VEGACAP 98

VEGACAP 98

Adjustment-free, compact level switch for very adhesive


products
For use as overfill or dry run protection system in products with
a dielectric figure from > 1.5

- exact switching point also with strong buildup


- setup without adjustment with product
- easy installation conditions
- process fitting thread G1 A of PP for unpressurised
operation

Approval
.X Without ...............................................................................................................................................................
.A Overfill protection according to WHG ............................................................................................................
Housing / Protection
P Plastic PBT / IP66/67 ................................................................................................................................
M Aluminium plastic coated / IP66/67 .......................................................................................................
Length
X Standard (200mm) ..............................................................................................................................
Y Special length ......................................................................................................................................
Electronics
D Relay (DPDT) 20...72VDC/20...250VAC(5A) .............................................................................
Application area
S Solids .........................................................................................................................................
F Liquid .........................................................................................................................................

CAP98

Electrode length in mm
PP (150-2000 mm) per 100 mm

Further process fittings and options on request

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Dimensions

Housings
~ 69 mm (2.72") ~ 59 mm ~ 116 mm (4.57")
(2.32")
77 mm 80 mm 84 mm (3.31")
(3.03") (3.15")

116 mm (4.57")
112 mm (4.41")
112 mm (4.41")

M20 x 1,5/ M20 x 1,5/ M20 x 1,5/ M20 x 1,5


NPT NPT NPT

1 2 3

1 Plastic housing
2 Stainless steel housing
3 Aluminium housing

VEGACAP 62 VEGACAP 63 VEGACAP 64

SW 36 mm (1.42") (G / NPT)
SW 41 mm (1.61") (G1 / 1 NPT)
56 mm

56 mm

56 mm
(2.21")

(2.21")

(2.21")
SW 46 mm (1.81") (G1 / 1 NPT)

G / NPT,
22 mm

22 mm

22 mm
(0.87")

(0.87")

G1 / 1 NPT, (0.87")
G1 / 1 NPT
100 mm
(3.94")

16 mm 16 mm 16 mm
(0.63") (0.63") (0.63")
L

12 mm
LA

(0.47")

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Dimensions

VEGACAP 65 VEGACAP 66 Temperature adapter for


VEGACAP 62, 63, 64 and 65

SW 41 mm (1.81")
(G1 / 1 NPT)
SW 46 mm (1.81")
(G1 / 1 NPT)
56 mm
(2.21")

102 mm (4.02")
56 mm
(2.21")
G1 / 1 NPT,
G1 / 1 NPT
40 mm
(1.58")
(2.84")
72 mm

22 mm

22 mm
(0.87")

(0.87")
142 mm (5.59")

6 mm 8 mm
(0.24") (0.32")
L

L
200 mm (7.87 ")

177 mm (6.97")

30 30
(1.18") (1.18")

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Dimensions

VEGACAP 67

SW 46 mm SW 46 mm
(1.81") (1.81")
242 mm

242 mm
(9.53")

(9.53")
38 mm
(1.50")
23 mm

23 mm
(0.91")

(0.91")
G1 / G1 /
1 NPT 1 NPT
L1

L1
120 mm

120 mm
(4.72")

(4.72")
100 mm
(3.94")
L

8 mm
(0.32")

40 mm 15 mm
(1.58") (0.59")
200 mm
(7.87")

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Dimensions

VEGACAP 27 VEGACAP 35

85 mm (3.35") 85 mm (3.35")

~ 76 mm ~ 76 mm
(2.99")
(2.99")

90 mm (3.54")
90 mm (3.54")
SW 60 mm ")
SW 60 mm
(2.36")

20 mm
(0.79")
20 mm
(0.79") G1 /

21 mm
(0.83")
G1 /
21 mm
(0.83")

1 NPT
1 NPT

28 mm
(1.10")
28 mm
(1.10")

13,5 mm
(0.53")

20 mm
(0.79")
L

6 mm
(0.24")

L
200 mm (7.87")
LA

40 mm
(1.58")

VEGACAP 98

85 mm (3.35")

~ 76 mm
(2.99")
90 mm (3.54")

SW 60 mm
(2.36")
20 mm
(0.79")

G1 /
1 NPT
28 mm
(1.10")
21 mm
(0.83")

33 mm
(1.30")

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