Pressure and Vacuum Sealed Feedthroughs from TC
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Series BSF Pressure and Vacuum Sealed Feedthroughs for Bearing Sensors

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These feedthroughs are designed for use with bearing sensors, sealing individual sensor or instrumentation wires exiting an oil filled bearing enclosure to prevent oil migrating along the sensor leads.

Common low pressure applications include sealing sensor wires in motors, pumps, generators etc and other types of sensor where they exit a process enclosure.

Series BSF feedthroughs seal insulated wires from 32 AWG (0.2mm) to 20 AWG (0.032"). There are three body sizes (2 to 4) 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" process connections with BSPT (conical gas or DIN 2999 'R') and NPT threads along with ISO, SAE and UNF threads as shown in the Feedthrough Thread Sizes section.

Spectite® feedthroughs are designed for ease of assembly and installation. Elements can be adjusted, removed and replaced when not under pressure or vacuum conditions.

  • Seal on insulated wires
  • Immersion length of the element can be easily adjusted
  • Three sizes of feedthrough assembly
  • Designed for easy installation of wires from 0.7mm to 3.5mm overall diameter
  • Guide pressure range: Vacuum up to 3 bar
  • Temperature range: -40°F to +435°F
  • 316L Stainless steel wetted parts (see Cutaway View)
  • Reusable and replaceable internal components
Standard Body Style ('A' Cap) Threaded Extension ('B' Cap) Weld Neck Flanges
Standard body style suitable for most applications. Allows the gland to be terminated into the process as well as to a terminal head or conduit at the opposite end to the process. Supplied without thread for permanent installation into the process by welding.
Specify as 'WELD' for the thread size in the order code.
For termination to a mating flange within the process, see Optional Flanges for details of the flanges available as standard.
Size 2 (1/4" Thread or equivalent) Size 3 (1/2" Thread or equivalent) Size 4 (3/4" Thread or equivalent)
Standard Thread Sizes Standard Thread Sizes Standard Thread Sizes
1/4" NPT, 1/4" BSPT, 1/4" BSPP 1/2" NPT, 1/2" BSPT, 1/2" BSPP 3/4" NPT, 3/4" BSPT, 3/4" BSPP
Alternative Thread Sizes Alternative Thread Sizes Alternative Thread Sizes
M10x1.0, 7/16" UNF-20 3/8" BSPT, 3/8" BSPP, 3/8" NPT M22x1.5, 3/4" SAE-16, 7/8" UNF-14
M12x1.5, 1/2" UNF-20 M14x1.5, 7/16" SAE-20, 9/16" UNF-18 M24x2.0, 7/8" SAE-14, 1" UNF-14
  M16x1.5, 1/2" SAE-20, 5/8" UNF-18  
M20x1.5, 9/16" SAE-24, 3/4" UNF-16
Sealant Material Code Colour Example Operating Temperature Range Re-usable Material definition and properties
Viton® V Brown -40°F to +435°F
(intermittently to 545°F)
Yes

Fluoroelastomer. Resists hydrocarbons, corrosive chemicals and petroleum. Solvent, acid and base resistant. Low permeation rate. Mechanically robust at high temperatures.

Style 'A' (Supplied as standard) Description Style 'B' (Alternative cap) Description

STANDARD
Standard Fitting with single thread for direct mounting into process.

Standard Fitting with a Style B threaded extension for conduit/terminal head or enclosure connection. The thread form is the same as the process thread unless otherwise specified.

If a different thread form is required, please specify after the 'B' in the order code, for example:
BSF2 - 1/4" BSPT - 0.5 - 2 - V - B NPT

If a B cap is used with a weld neck fitting, then the thread form must be specified.

Style Example Part Code Maximum Compatible
Body Size
Outside
Diameter
Thickness
KF FLANGE KF16 Size 2 1.181" 0.200"
KF25 Size 3 1.575" 0.200"
KF40 Size 5 2.165" 0.200"
KF50 Size 5 2.953" 0.200"
CF FLANGE DN16CF Size 3 1.331" 0.299"
DN25CF Size 4 2.126" 0.469"
DN35-40CF Size 5 2.752" 0.500"
DN50CF Size 5 3.374" 0.630"
DN63CF Size 5 4.500" 0.681"
All flanges are supplied in 304L stainless steel as standard. Hygienic and Food Grade Flanges are also available - please contact us for further details.
CF Flanges are non-rotatable (fixed) type and comply with ISO3669-2017.
KF Flanges are compatible to the ISO Standard 2861 Specification.
Many other styles of flange available on request (DIN, JIS, ANSI, etc.), contact TC Inc. for details.

Body Size, Pressure Guide and available Bore Sizes for NPT Threads2

Body Size No. of
Elements
Size 2 (1/4") No. of
Elements
Size 3 (1/2") No. of
Elements
Size 4 (3/4")
Sealant V V V
Wire Size (dia)3 The maximum guide pressure value (in bar) at 20°C is shown for each sealant material according to element size1.
These ratings are a guide and the suitability of any of the products described herein for a particular application
is entirely at the discretion of the purchaser as being the best judge for that particular application.
Minimum Maximum
0.020" 0.060" 2 to 4 40 psi 2 to 8 40 psi 2 to 14 40 psi
1.8mm 2.8mm   2 to 4 2 to 8
2.9mm 3.5mm   2 to 6
  1. The guide pressures shown for each type of sealant are at 68°F (20°C). Spectite® feedthroughs from TC Inc. have been designed to provide an efficient seal on the elements and restrain them from moving under pressure and vacuum. It is good installation practice to provide additional, mechanical restraint to the elements when differential pressure exceeds 50% of the feedthrough guide pressure value at 68°F (20°C). With an increase in temperature, a reduction in the maximum guide pressure value can be expected. These ratings are a guide and the suitability of any of the products described herein for a particular application is entirely at the discretion of the purchaser as being the best judge for that particular application.
  2. Other types of process connection are available, see Feedthrough Sizes.
  3. The element diameters shown are the common sizes routinely demanded for general industrial applications. Other sizes can be supplied between the minimum and maximum diameters shown.
Size 2 (1/4" Thread or equivalent) Size 3 (1/2" Thread or equivalent) Size 4 (3/4" Thread or equivalent)
Please note: the overall length will vary slightly depending on the sealant used and the tube size.

Enquiry Form - Bearing Sensor Feedthrough

1. Feedthrough Body Size

2. Thread Size

3. Wire Diameter (over insulation)

4. Number of Elements

5. Cap Style

5a. B Cap Thread Size (other)

6. Optional Flange

7. Quantity Required

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