Thermowell
Thermowell
(OP)
Hi,
Can anyone tell me if the holes on the thermowell attached are correct. They happen to be oval shaped and my supplier says it is not a fault and that it is caused by the welding process.
Can anyone tell me if the holes on the thermowell attached are correct. They happen to be oval shaped and my supplier says it is not a fault and that it is caused by the welding process.





RE: Thermowell
I don't think your supplier is telling the truth..
Was the thermowell fabricated in China ??
Just a guess here, but was the thermowell mechanically forced into the flange and then welded ?
How about a picture where the flange holes are in clear focus, not the blue sweater in the background...
-MJC
RE: Thermowell
You'll also need to define "correct". If you specified slotted holes, then they appear to be good. If you specified round holes, with a particular tolerance, then oval holes would probably not be correct. If you specified (not "expected") ASME B16.5 (what year?) compliance, then look up the tolerances in B16.5. If some other code, check that code.
jt
RE: Thermowell
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