K-TEK, a leading manufacturer ofstate-of-the-art instrumentation for level measurement, today announced theMS41, the industry's most durable, magnetically actuated electric switch.The MS41 features a compact, dual-compartment design that isolates the 10 ADPDT (double pole, double throw) switching mechanism from the environment.Electrical connection is made through a hermetic seal within the enclosurethat protects the internal mechanism from moisture and heat damage over anextended period of time. The rugged, NEMA 4X, stainless steel enclosureensures the MS41 can be used in even the most corrosive, offshoreenvironments and can handle a wide range of demanding uses, including hightemperature (up to 1000šF/538šC) and high vibration applications, such aspump and compressor skids.The MS41 Magnetically Actuated Electric Switch features a unique cam actionswitching mechanism. There are no bias springs to adjust or maintain asparts age, therefore the switch requires no maintenance - no cleaning and nooperational checks -- and provides more reliable performance. The trip pointis infinitely adjustable along the length of a magnetic level gauge withoutchanging the process piping."The MS41 is the most durable, magnetically actuated switch on the markettoday," stated Kevin Hambrice, Director of Marketing and Customer Service atK-TEK. "The cam driven, snap action, bistable switch means no bias springsto maintain. And mounting and adjustment is easy...only a screwdriver isrequired. The stainless steel, dual-compartment chamber provides exactly thekind of robust housing needed for corrosive, offshore applications like oilrigs."The MS41 switch can be used with K-TEK's KM26 Magnetic Level Gauge, LSSeries Cage Level Instruments, or an external chamber that contains amagnetic float. The MS41 senses high or low levels within a vessel. Theunique, magnetic coupling action eliminates the need for seals, diaphragmsprings, or torque tubes because there is no physical contact with theprocess.The switch is housed in a 316L stainless steel, dual compartment, NEMA 4Xenclosure. It meets the requirements for use in hazardous areas and is ATEX,FM, and CSA rated as Explosion Proof and Intrinsically Safe. * Hermetically Sealed DPDT Switch * NEMA 4X Sealed 316L Stainless Steel Enclosure * Separate Terminal Compartment Eliminates Corrosion Potential * Easy Mounting and Adjustment - Only Screwdriver Required * Trip Point Infinitely Adjustable without Changing Process Piping * Vibration Resistant * Compact Design * Suitable for Process Temperatures from -320º to 850ºF / -195º to 454ºC
