Float Operated Controllers

Float-Operated Controllers provide accurate, long-lasting liquid level control for your production vessel.

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Used as a high or low level switch in a pressurized vessel, sending a pneumatic signal which can be used to actuate a control valve open or closed.

Electric Level Switch

Zero-emission switch used as a high or low level switch in a pressurized vessel, sending an electric output, which can activate alarms, solenoid valves or other devices.

Pneumatic Level Controller

Ideal for interfacing, and field-selectable between snap and throttle level control.

Accessories for Level Controllers

Accessories for Level Controllers include Extension Kit, Hanging Displacer Kit, and External Float Cage.

Trunnions

Connect to the vessel and sense the liquid level, moving a lever up and down, linking to and operating a lever operated dump valve.

Accessories for Trunnions

Float and float arm connect to the trunnion to sense the liquid level inside the vessel. Linkage rod connects the trunnion lever to a Lever-Operated Dump Valve.

Float Cages

Used with liquid level switches to sense a vessel's liquid level outside of the vessel if there are space or turbulence concerns.

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Product Notice | Now Available: Gen 3 with 4” and 5” Hammer Union Connections

This product notice is to inform you that the Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller is now available to order with 4" and 5” Hammer Union connections. The base codes for all sizes of Gen 3 with hammer union connections are: 3” Hammer Unions are already available. Download this Product Notice

5 Things You Should Know about Float-Operated Liquid Level Controllers | Podcast Ep. #109

Curtis has a brush with the grim reaper and Kyle walks through how energy producers use float-operated liquid level controllers on separators and other liquid accumulators. Resources ⁠How to Install a Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller⁠ ⁠How to Repair a Liquid Level Controller⁠ Stuff We Like Kyle...

Beyond the Basics: Float Operated Level Controllers

Today I'm going to walk through float-operated controllers, including both the Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller and the pneumatic level switch, focusing on how they work and where they're used. Float Operated Controller Applications First, let's look at where you might see a Gen 3 or Level Switch in ac...

Emissions-Free Liquid Level Control: How to Use Compressed Air to Cancel Methane

Looking to reduce emissions at your well site? One easy option for your liquid level control applications is to use a Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller with compressed air. How Does the Gen 3 Level Controller Work? The Gen 3 uses a displacer to sense a liquid level inside a production vessel. When the d...

How to Repair the Kimray Liquid Level Switch

A Pneumatic Level Switch can be used as either a high-level or low-level switch in a pressurized vessel. It sends a pneumatic signal, which can be used to actuate a control valve open or closed. It can also be used in place of a level controller for on/off service in tight spaces—for instance, in ...

What is a Liquid Level Switch for? | Podcast Ep. #103

Brady Holster joins us from Wichita Falls to talk about Liquid Level Switch. Topics include: Using a level switch as a primary controller How easy it is to test the level switch How to and why to change the level switch from direct to indirect How to check the filter How a Kimray video gets made Res...

Natural Gas Flaring vs. Capturing with Vapor Recovery Systems

What is Natural Gas Flaring? Combustors and flares are equipment used in energy production to eliminate natural gas and harmful volatile organic compounds, called VOCs. After an oil and gas well is drilled and completed, it will produce three primary elements: water, crude oil, and natural gas. Comp...

Field Study | Gen 3 Holds Liquid Level for Over 3 Months with No Adjustments

The Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller was created to help oil and gas producers maintain accurate liquid level control and maintain performance even in harsh environments. The Gen 3 features durable components, easy on-site adjustments, field- adjustability, and snap or throttle operating modes. In this...

Discontinuing All Gen II Liquid Level Controllers with Flanged and Hammer Union Connections

This product notice is to inform you that we have discontinued all Gen II codes with flanged and hammer union connections. New base codes for Gen 3 flanged and hammer union connections are listed below: As always, if an additional code is needed, you can request the code via the "New End Item reques...

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