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  • Measuring, Controlling and Automating with Kobold
    Our offered technical solutions can be quickly and easily integrated into a wide range of industrial systems and can be used in various industrial sectors. By using various measuring transmitters, the measurement and threshold values of our sensors and our analytical instruments can easily be integrated into different systems and monitored by these systems. Thanks to internationally recognized BUS interfaces, integration into most known and used systems is possible directly from the factory. In addition, we offer a complete industrial measuring and control technology, which allows to automate and to functionalize various processes. Thanks to our measuring and control technology, complex industrial processes can be optimally automated and adapted to the highest requirements.
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  • FLOW

  • Flow meters, flow controllers, flow indicators and flow sensors

    In order to measure the flow rates in industrial plants or to test the composition of the liquid flowing through, Kobold Messring GmbH has developed a series of flow sensors and flow meters, which can be used in a wide variety of working environments. Thanks to the use of a wide variety of materials and different physical measuring principles, these flow sensors and flow meters can be optimized for a wide range of liquids, gases, temperatures, solutions, pressure ratios and flow rates. Thus, the right solution can be found for every application area.
      • Variable Area Flowmeter-Plastic-Low Flow KSV

      • The flow meter and switch for very low flows model KSV for liquids or air operates on the suspended float principle. The direction of flow is from bottom to top, and the installation position is vertical. The indication point is the upper edge of the ball. The device has been designed as a simple and thus economical measuring system. The optional needle valve allows economical control. The device has been designed for panel mounting.
        • Measuring range:
          0.25 - 1.5 ... 10 - 80 l/h water
          20 - 80 Nl/h ... 0.5 - 2.5 Nm³/h air
        • Connection:
          ⅛" NPT female thread
        • Material:
          polysulfone / brass, polysulfone / stainless steel
        • pmax:
          6 bar
        • tmax:
          120°C (polysulfone)
        • Accuracy:
          ±6 % of full scale
        • Option:
          needle valve
      • Variable Area Flowmeter-Plastic-Low Flow KFR

      • For liquids and gases

        Method of Operation
        The flowmeter model KFR operates on the proven suspended float system, that is, the installation position is vertical and the flow is from bottom to top.
        The instrument is constructed as a single unit, that is, it has an acrylic housing with removable connections made of PVC, brass or stainless steel.
        The flowmeter is thus very reasonably priced.
        • Measuring range:
          10 - 100 cm³/min ... 1 - 10 l/min water
          0.04 - 0.5 l/min ... 100 - 700 l/min air
        • Connection: ⅛ ... 1" NPT female thread
        • Material:
          acrylic glass
        • pmax:
          6.5 bar
        • tmax:
          65°C
        • Accuracy:
          ±2 - 5 % of full scale
      • Variable Area Flowmeter-Plastic KSK

      • For liquids and gases

        Function and Design

        KOBOLD plastic flowmeters and switches model KSK are based on the well known suspended float principle.
        They are used for measuring and monitoring flows in closed pipes.
        The media flows, from below, through a conical plastic measuring tube. This raises the float and the flow rate can be read off against the scale. The instruments can be fitted with bistable switches.
        • Measuring range:
          1.5 - 11 ... 100 - 1000 l/h water
          0,15 - 0,45 ... 20 - 105 Nm3/h air
        • Connection:
          G ¼ ... G 1 male thread, glue-in connection DN10 ... DN25
        • Material:
          trogamide, polysulfone
        • pmax:
          PN10
        • tmax:
          140°C
        • Accuracy:
          cl. 4 acc. to VDI
        • Options:
          contact, air scale
      • Variable Area Flowmeters and Switches-Plastic KSM

      • For liquids and gases

        The KOBOLD plastic flow meters of model KSM are based on the float principle with the float moving freely without friction in the measuring tube. From nominal size DN 65 the devices are provided with a guide rod to stabilize the floats. The indication point is at the greatest diameter of the float.
        The standard flow meters are supplied with a scale for water (+20 °C), a percentage scale, O-rings, two setpoint indicators and a guide rail for accessories. The measuring tube is available in polysulfone (KSM-2...) for less aggressive media or in Trogamide (model KSM-1...) for simple water or air applications.
        The materials are resistant to impact, bending and compressive stresses. Optional threaded fittings can be fitted on the external threads integrally extruded at the ends. The floats are supplied with integrated magnets for operation with a bistable reed contact.
        • Measuring / switching range:
          15 - 150 ... 8000 - 60 000 l/h water
          0.8 - 5 ... 300 - 2500 m³/h air (0 bar rel, 20°C)
        • Connection: ½" ... 3½"
        • Material: trogamide-T, polysulfone
        • pmax: 16 bar
        • tmax: 60°C (trogamide), 100°C (polysulfone)
        • Accuracy:
          Cl. 4 according to VDI
        • Option:
          reed contact
      • Variable Area-Low Volume-Flow Switch KSR/SVN

      • Method of Operation
        The KOBOLD flow switch types SVN and KSR operate on the known suspended float principle of measurement and are suited for liquids and gases.
        This switch must be fitted vertically with the media flowing from bottom to top.
        • Switching range:
          2 - 250 cm³/min water,
          50 - 6000 Nm³/min air
        • Connection:
          G ¼ female thread, ¼" NPT female thread
        • Material:
          stainless steel 1.4305
        • pmax:
          16 bar
        • tmax:
          70°C (100°C, KSR)
        • Contact:
          proximity switch or reed contact
      • Variable Area Flowmeter-Low Volume KDF/KDG-9

      • Method of Operation
        The flowmeters and switches for very low flows model KDF-9 and KDG-9 for liquids and air operate on the suspended float principle: that is, the installation position is vertical and the direction of flow is from bottom to top. The instruments have been designed as simple and thus economical measuring systems. The float is a ball, whereby the indication point is the upper edge of the ball. A needle valve is fitted as standard.
        • Mounting length:
          90 mm
        • Measuring range:
          0.02 - 0.25 ... 10 - 100 l/h water
          2.0 - 20 Nl/h ... 300 - 3000 Nl/h air
        • Connection:
          ¼" NPT, G ¼ female thread
        • Material:
          stainless steel
        • pmax:
          16 bar
        • tmax:
          100°C
        • Accuracy:
          ±3 % qG = 50 %
        • Option:
          contacts, up / downstream pressure regulator
    • Pressure

    • Pressure gauges, pressure sensors and pressure switches from Kobold

      Kobold Messring GmbH has quickly established itself in the area of pressure monitoring and pressure measurement of plants. Different pressure gauges are used in a wide variety of plants worldwide and are persuading by their reliability and their low measuring tolerances. Pressure gauges can be used both for monitoring the pressure and for pressure-dependent control of plants and processes. Thanks to modern and functional pressure switches, many processes in the industry can be reliably pressure-controlled automated. This is not only a mean of optimizing the process, but in many cases also of safety, since an overpressure in the system can be reliably detected and remedied by the pressure measuring devices and pressure switches. Various pressure gauges and pressure sensors operate with relative pressure, absolute pressure, as a differential pressure gauge and raise the pressure monitoring to a new level.
        • Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauges MAN-R, MAN-Q

        • Application
          These KOBOLD pressure gauges can be used for all applications where accuracy, repeatability and long-term stability are of special importance. They can be used for liquid or gaseous substances which do not crystallize, are not highly viscous and do not corrode brass.
          The extensive range of options allows the user to adapt the instruments to his own special requirements. All the pressure gauges comply with general international guidelines and take account of standard as well as application-specific requirements. KOBOLD Bourdon tube pressure gauges are the re sult of over 70 years experience in building pressure gauges.
          • Measuring range:
            -1 ... 0 ... 0 ... +1000 bar
          • Connection:
            G ¼, G ½ male thread, brass
          • Housing material:
            stainless steel, steel, aluminium
          • Housing:
            Ø 63, 80, 100, 160 mm
          • Accuracy class:
            1.6 or 1.0
          • Option:
            contacts, glycerine filling
        • All Stainless Steel Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauges MAN-R

        • acc. to EN 837 - for industrial applications

          Application
          The KOBOLD all stainless steel pressure gauges are ideal for the hard conditions and the resulting high demands on pressure measurement in production facilities in chemical industry and other comparable areas. Resistance to aggressive media and environments is achieved by using high-graded materials such as stainless steel both for the movement and the housing. They can be used for liquid or gaseous substances which do not crystallize and are not highly viscous. The extensive range of options allows the user to adapt the instruments to his own special requirements. All the pressure gauges comply with general international guidelines and take account of standard as well as application-specific requirements. They are the result of the over 70 years experience we have in building pressure gauges.
          • Measuring range:
            -1 ... 0 ... 0 ... +1000 bar
          • Connection:
            G ¼, G ½ male thread, stainless steel
          • Housing material:
            stainless steel
          • Housing:
            Ø 63, 100, 160 mm
          • Accuracy class:
            1.6 or 1.0
          • Option:
            contacts, glycerine filling
        • Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauges for Exceptional Safety MAN-R...S

        • Application
          The all stainless steel pressure gauges for in creased safety according to EN 837-1 are ideal for the hard conditions and the resulting high demands on pressure measurement in production facilities in chemical industry and other comparable areas. Resistance to aggressive media and environments is achieved by using high-graded materials such as stainless steel both for the movement and the housing. They can be used for liquid or gaseous substances which do not crystallize and are not highly viscous.
          • Measuring range:
            -1 ... 0 ... 0 ... +1000 bar
          • Connection:
            G ½ male thread, stainless steel
          • Housing material:
            stainless steel
          • Housing:
            Ø 100, 160 mm
          • Accuracy class:
            1.0
          • Option:
            contacts, glycerine filling
        • All Stainless Steel Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauges for Exceptional Safety MAN-N...S

        • These Solid-front instruments are built in accordance with safety specifications of EN 837.1 and ASME B40.1. The safety construction consists of a solid separating wall in stainless steel, placed between the scale and the elastic element and a blow out back which is released from the case whenever an internal pressure, due to leaks, is created or the elastic element is broken.

          A leak tight fit is ensured if the instrument is filled with a dampening fluid to prevent damage due to vibration. These instruments are designed for use in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cryogenic, chemical and petrochemical processing industries, and in conventional and nuclear power plants. They are built to resist the most severe operating conditions created by the ambient environment and the process medium.#
          • Measuring range:
            -1 ... 0 ... 0 ... +1600 bar
          • Connection:
            G ¼, G ½, ¼" NPT, ½" NPT male thread, stainless steel
          • Housing material:
            stainless steel
          • Housing:
            Ø 63, 100, 150 mm
          • Accuracy class:
            1.6 or 1.0
          • Option:
            damping liquid, oxygen service
        • Bourdon tube pressure gauges for refrigerants MAN-T

        • Application
          Bourdon tube pressure gauges used in refrigeration are used for the simultaneous measurement of vapour pressure and the associated vapour temperature. The gauges can be built with up to 3 temperature scales for use with various cooling agents. They can be provided for the most popular inorganic and organic cooling agents.
          The stability of the material the pressure gauge is made of must also be taken into consideration. All the pressure gauges comply with general international guidelines and take account of standard as well as application-specific requirements. They are the result of the over 70 years experience we have in building pressure gauges.
          • Scale:
            pressure and 1 - 3x temperature
          • Measuring range:
            -1 ... +9 ... -1 ... +40 bar
          • Connection:
            G ¼ stainless steel, 7/16 UNF brass
          • Housing material:
            steel, stainless steel
          • Housing:
            Ø 63, 80, 100 mm
          • Accuracy class:
            1.6 or 1.0
          • Option:
            contacts, glycerine filling
        • Capsule Element Pressure Gauges MAN-K

        • Application
          The KOBOLD pressure gauges with capsule elements are being used to measure low positive/negative pressures in gaseous media. All stainless steel pressure gauges with capsule element are manufactured by using high-quality stainless steel and are therefore suitable for use with corrosive gases.
          All the pressure gauges comply with general international guidelines and take account of standard as well as application-specific requirements. They are the result of the over 70 years experience we have in building pressure gauges.
          • Measuring range:
            -10 ... 0 mbar ... -600 ... 0 mbar
            0 ... 10 mbar ... 0 ... 600 mbar
          • Connection:
            G ¼, G ½ male thread, brass or stainless steel
          • Housing material:
            stainless steel
          • Housing:
            Ø 63, 80, 100, 160 mm
          • Accuracy class:
            1.6
      • Level

      • Level indication or continuous measurement

        Within the scope of the automation of industrial processes, monitoring of filling levels is an important issue for liquids as well as for bulk solids. Float switches and level indicators from Kobold Messring GmbH work extremely reliably within a defined tolerance range. Level indicators and level sensors can be adapted to a wide range of liquids and environments, and can also be used in environments with heavily polluted fluids. The data of the level indicators can either be read directly on the display, or can be integrated into the various control and monitoring systems by means of a measuring transducer and a BUS interface. Thanks to the wide selection of different level measuring devices and level switches, monitoring and measurement of the most varied filling levels can be carried out reliably at any time.
          • Magnetic Level Switches M

          • For liquids Magnetic level switches are used for the monitoring and control of liquid levels in vessels. Magnetic level switches are manufactured to customer specification. An overview of types available with minimum lengths of guide tube is set out on the following pages. Please refer to this overview when placing your order. Furthermore any limits can be specified within the limits found in the brochure.
            For example:

            • Longer guide tube
            • Longer connection cable
            • Different cable materials
            • Several contacts and different contact operations
            • Wide range connections and electrical terminal boxes
            • Different materials

            • Contact: max. 4 reed switches
            • Connection: G ⅛ ... G 2 male thread, flange DN50 ... DN125, 1½ ... 4"
            • Material: brass, stainless steel, PVC-U, PP, PVDF, NBR
            • pmax: 100 bar
            • tmax: 150°C
            • Liquid density: from 0.5 g/ml
          • Magnetic Level Switches for Side Installation MS

          • For liquids

            Magnetic level switches are used for the monitoring and control of liquid levels in vessels. Magnetic level switches are manufactured to customer specification.

            An overview of types available with minimum lengths of measuring tube is set out on the following pages. Please refer to this overview when placing your order. Furthermore any limits can be specified within the limits found in the brochure.
            • Contact:
              max. 3 reed switches
            • Connection:
              G ⅜, G 1½, G 2 male thread, 1½" NPT, 2" NPT male thread, flange DN40 ... DN125, ANSI 1½ ... 4"
            • Material:
              brass, stainless steel, PVC, PP
            • pmax:
              100 bar
            • tmax:
              150°C
            • Liquid density:
              from 0.6 g/ml
          • Bypass Level Switch NBA, NBE

          • For liquids

            KOBOLD bypass level switches of model NBA/NBE are used when, for example, level monitoring in the bypass is needed due to lack of space (with agitators) or at high temperatures. The instrument comprises a metal housing with internally mounted magnetic level switch and operates on the principle of communicating tubes.

            As soon as the housing of the bypass level switch is filled about half way with liquid, the float moves to the top and operates with the internal ring magnet a changeover contact fitted in the measuring tube. Solenoid valves, signal lamps or pumps are switched by the changeover contact by means of suitable electrical auxiliaries (relay, contactor relay).
            • Contact:
              1 reed switches
            • Connection:
              G ⅜ , R ½
            • Material:
              aluminum, stainless steel
            • pmax:
              10 bar
            • tmax:
              150°C
            • Liquid density:
              from 0.65 g/ml
          • Plastic Level Switch NKP

          • For liquids

            The plastic level switch NKP is designed for economical control of liquids in vessels. Many industrial applications can be realized with two different plastic versions each with three different mountings. The switch is remarkable for its maintenance-free design, small dimensions and reed contacts with high switch capacity.

            The switch is mounted on the side of the vessel. A hinged plastic float with a magnet floats up and down through the liquid level. The encapsulated reed contact is operated by the magnet. The switching function (N/O contact / N/C contact) is determined by the installation position. The switching function is reversed by simply rotating the switch through 180°.
            • Contact:
              1 reed switch
            • Connection:
              G ½ A female thread, ½" NPT, M16
            • Material:
              polypropylene, PVDF
            • pmax:
              10 bar
            • tmax:
              100°C
            • Liquid density:
              from 0.6 g/ml
          • Level Switch RFS

          • For liquids

            The KOBOLD level switches RFS are designed for monitoring filling levels of liquids cost-effectively. The liquid must not contain solids nor metallic particles. A pivoted stainless steel float with an inserted solenoid moves up and down together with the filling level of the liquid.
            The solenoid switches a reed contact. Depending on the mounting position of the device, the contact works as N/O or N/C contact with rising filling level. The devices are delivered for direct lateral mounting in commercially available sleeves.
            • Contact:
              1 reed switch
            • Connection:
              G½, ½" NPT
            • Material:
              stainless steel 1.4305, 1.4404
            • pmax:
              10 bar
            • tmax:
              120°C
            • Liquid density:
              >0.8 g/cm3
          • Level Switch NV

          • For liquids

            The KOBOLD level switch model NV is a reasonably-priced compact instrument for monitoring levels. A stainless steel cylindrical float attached to one end of a balance arm moves up and down with the liquid level. The motion of the float is transferred to a permanent magnet fitted at the other end of the balance arm.

            The permanent magnet switches a reed contact that is fitted in a sliding tube outside the medium. The tube is set as a N/O contact at the factory, that is, the contact closes when the level rises. The switching function is reversed by moving the tube. The instruments are delivered in standard sleeves for side installation. PTFE tape is used to seal the switch.
            • Contact:
              1 reed switch
            • Connection:
              G ¾ male thread, ¾" NPT, M27 x 1.5
            • Material:
              brass, stainless steel
            • pmax:
              16 bar
            • tmax:
              110°C
            • Liquid density:
              from 0.7 g/ml