KROHNE OPTITEMP Compact sensors - Manual (Page 14)

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2.3 Process connections and areas of application
2.3.1 Threaded sensor
The gas tight threaded process connection is suitable for general applications with none or low
pressure. Can be mounted on pipes or tanks like in the chemical industry and into a solid part as
in the equipment industry. Depending on the application there are several types of threads and
standards to consider.
2.3.2 Flange sensor
The ISO 2852 Stainless steel clamp is a pipe coupling for the food and beverage industry. It is an
international standard defining a non-permanent hygienic piping interconnect method. Mainly
used in the food processing industry and with dairy farm equipment. The connection is built up
with a flange on the instrument and a counter flange in the pipe or tank. Between the flanges a
polymer sealing gasket fitting is placed. An enclosing clamp covers the outer circumference of
the flange to squeeze the two flanges together and with help of the gasket make a tight and solid
connection.
This clamp connection makes it easy to connect and disconnect without any special tools,
suitable for processes where continues cleaning is required like the food and beverage industry.
Companies that supply products according to the specifications of ISO 2852 do not necessarily
mention the ISO standard as such, instead referring to the equipment by terms common in the
relevant industries or applications like Tri-clamp or S-clamp.
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