Inserting Transducers With The Barrel Holder - GE T9 Installation Manual

Chapter 3. Inserting T9 Transducers into the Pipe

3.3 Inserting Transducers with the Barrel Holder

A barrel holder is a flange with a pipe welded through its center (the flange and pipe size are dependent upon the
application.) The pipe provides support for the transducer. Compression fittings on the top and bottom of the barrel
holder keep the transducer in place. See Figure 3.
Carbon Steel Blind Flange
Stainless Steel Pipe
o
180 Transducer Head
Compression Fitting
(with PTFE)
o
Figure 3: Barrel Holder with 180 Head Transducer
1. All equipment comes pre-assembled. Measure the insertion depth as shown below. The insertion depth is set at the
factory and should be verified.
Insertion Depth
(from end of transducer to raised face on flange)
180° Head Transducer
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