Sight glasses

Flow-through sight glasses with flanged connection or thread

Armaturenfabrik Industriearmatur flow sight glasses stainless steel Sight glasses type 880 type 881 from Norris - for visual inspection in pipelines, PN16-PN40, borosilicate glass, for water, steam and aggressive media.

Sight glasses are indispensable components for visual process monitoring in piping systems. They enable the direct control of flow, level and media quality – a decisive factor for operational safety and quality assurance. Our selection includes flow sight glasses from NORIS and Vaposkop® flow indicators from GESTRA, which are suitable for a wide range of applications in industry, plant engineering and SKID systems. All products are manufactured in accordance with international standards and offer maximum reliability and durability.

Our recommendation for sight glasses

Comparison table for sight glasses

Property880881VK14VK16
Nominal pressurePN 16 –
PN 40
PN 16 –
PN 40
PN 16PN 40
Nominal size DN 15 –
DN 250
G ¼”-
G 2″
DN 15 –
DN 50
DN 15 –
DN 50
temperatureup to 280°Cup to 280°Cup to 280°C
(optional 300°C)
up to 300°C
materialCast iron / cast steel / stainless steelCast iron / cast steel / stainless steelCast iron / cast steelCast steel / stainless steel
GasketGraphiteGraphiteGraphite/CrNiGraphite/CrNi
Special featureDrip nose for very small flow ratesCompact design for threaded connectionFlow indicator upstream of steam trapsFor high-pressure steam and aggressive media

Advantages of our selection of sight glasses

Broad portfolio

For all installation positions and media – water, steam, gas, aggressive liquids.

Standard-compliant design

EN 1092, DIN 7080, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

Individual customization

Special materials, heating jacket, sight glasses.

Engineering &
SKID solutions

Ready-to-install assemblies including documentation.

High operational reliability

Early detection of condensate build-up, steam loss or media contamination.

Sight glasses installation in SKID systems

Sight glasses are indispensable components for process monitoring in modular SKID systems. They enable the direct visual inspection of flow, fill level and media quality in pipes and containers – a decisive factor for operational safety and quality assurance.

Our solutions for SKID systems:

  • Compact design: Ideal for modular systems with limited space.
  • Flexible connection types: flanged, threaded or welded connections to DIN EN 1092, ISO 228-1 or ASME.
  • Variety of materials: stainless steel for hygienic applications, cast steel for standard processes, special materials for aggressive media.
  • Optional equipment: heating jacket for viscous media, mica disks for high temperature ranges, sight glasses for dark environments.
  • Standard-compliant production: PED-compliant, ATEX-compliant, tested in accordance with DIN 7080 (borosilicate glass).
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Applications & industries

Process monitoring in industrial plants

Visual inspection of liquids and gases.

Steam and condensate systems

Upstream of steam traps to detect steam loss.

Chemical and petrochemical industry:

Control of aggressive media (with stainless steel version).

Food and pharmaceutical industry

Hygienic visual inspection.

SKID systems

Integration into compact systems for visual inspection.

Special applications

With heating jacket for viscous or crystallizing media.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about sight glasses

What standards do the sight glasses meet?

DIN 3237, EN 1092, DIN 7080, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

Yes, stainless steel versions are available.

Yes, we supply ready-to-install solutions including heating jacket and accessories.

Up to 280°C (optionally 300°C with mica disks).

Yes, all appliances are designed to be low-maintenance and robust.

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