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What are Sight Glasses?

Jim Strawn • January 6, 2023

And Why are They So Important

Sight glasses are a type of window or transparent panel installed in a piping system or vessel that allows the user to visually inspect the flow or contents of the system. They are commonly used in manufacturing plants to monitor the flow or level of liquids or gases in the system, and to ensure that the process is operating efficiently and safely.


There are several benefits to using sight glasses in a manufacturing plant:


Monitoring flow and level: Sight glasses allow operators to easily monitor the flow and level of liquids or gases in the system, which can be useful for identifying blockages, leaks, or other issues that may disrupt the manufacturing process.


Detecting changes in the process: Sight glasses can also help operators detect changes in the color, clarity, or other characteristics of the liquid or gas flowing through the system, which can be an indication of a problem or malfunction in the process.


Enhancing safety: By allowing operators to visually inspect the contents of a piping system or vessel, sight glasses can help prevent accidents or injuries caused by overfilling, leaks, or other hazards.


Improving efficiency: By enabling operators to quickly and easily identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing process, sight glasses can help improve the efficiency and productivity of the plant.


Overall, sight glasses are an important tool for maintaining and improving the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of a manufacturing plant.


We have been manufacturing these for 64 years. And we ship to 37 different countries. We know this business!

Call us to learn more or place your order.

800-292-9011.


By Kim Mack February 1, 2023
WHO IS THIS SMALL BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA SHIPPING TO 37 COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD. We are a designer and manufacturer of safety sight glasses, viewport assemblies, sight flow indicators, spray rings, sight lights and sight glass replacements for observing processes in industrial pressure vessels and pipelines. Cyclops sight glass provides maximum safety under high pressure, high temperature, corrosive and volatile processing operations. They can withstand a wide thermal shock range and are capable of resisting blow out or rupture. In most applications no packings, compression rings or screws are involved, eliminating costly continuous maintenance. With uncomplicated installation, safety sight glasses use only ASME approved materials and tolerances. During the late 40's, early 50's several localized plant explosions were experienced by a major chemical facility were directly attributed to the failure of conventional or sandwich type sight glasses. As a result, an engineer, my grandfather, Gene LeRoy was given the task of developing a sight glass that when broken, would maintain its integrity and not rupture or blow out, even while under extreme pressure at high temperature. After much trial and error, he hit upon the idea of peripherally sealing the lens assembly instead of vertically clamping and sealing the sight glass against the top and bottom lens gaskets. With a grateful heart, I became the President & Owner in 1999. I have certainly learned a lot along the way. Our company has relationships and customers all over the world. Thank you. Over the last 22 years, we have reinvented ourselves by reaching out to area professionals in business, manufacturing, marketing, branding, and networking. And I feel confident we have positioned our company for 2023 and beyond. Especially after our award-winning year in 2022. We have set our ‘sights’ high for this year. Thank you, Kim Mack, President 800-292-9011
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