F 7212: 2004

JIS F 7212-2004
Shipbuilding Tube glass type level gauges with self closing valves
1.
Scope
This Japanese Industrial Standard specifies the tube glass type level gauges with self closing
valves (hereinafter referred to as level gauge) to be used for marine water tanks and oil tank to which the
requirements of SOLAS do not apply.
2.
Reference Standards
The following standards form part of this standard when quoted. The latest
versions (including appendix) shall be adopted.
JIS B 2240
JIS B 2401
JIS B 2704
JIS F 7102
JIS F 7400
JIS G 3101
JIS G 3506
JIS G 3522
JIS G 5501
JIS H 3100
JIS H 3250
JIS H 3260
JIS H 5120
JIS K 6717-1
JIS K 6717-2
JIS K 6719-1
JIS K 6719-2
JIS R 3206

General rules for copper alloy pipe flanges

O-rings
Helical compression and extension springs Requirements for design,
performance test method
Shipbuilding Piping system in machinery space Application for gaskets and
packings
Shipbuilding Valves and cocks General inspection requirement
Rolled steels for general structure
High carbon steel wire rods
Piano wires
Grey iron casting
Copper and copper alloy sheets, plates and strips
Copper and copper alloy rods and bars
Copper and copper alloy wires
Copper and copper alloy castings
Plastics Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) molding and extrusion materials
Part 1: Designation system and basis for specifications
Plastics Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) molding and extrusion materials
Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties
Plastics Polycarbonate (PC) molding and extrusion materials
Part 1: Designation system and basis for specifications
Plastics Polycarbonate (PC) molding and extrusion materials
Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties
Tempered glass

3.
Classification
The level gauge shall be classified into A (for steel pipes), A (for copper pipes), B and
C Types according to the shape of upper body.
4.
Construction, shape and dimensions
The construction, shape and dimensions of level gauge shall be
as shown in Fig. 1. However, Fig. 1 shows the level gauge with a joint. The permissible deviation of thickness
of the upper and lower bodies and the joint body shall, as a rule, be within 0.5 mm. The dimensions of use
tubular glass shall be 160.5 mm in outside diameter.
5.

Materials

The materials of level gauges shall be as shown in Fig. 2.

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6.
Tests and inspections
6.1
General tests and inspections
Following test shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements
of JIS F 7400.
a)
Material inspection
b)
Visual inspection
c)
Dimensional inspection
d)
Assembly inspection
e)
Hydraulic inspection
The hydraulic inspection shall be carried out at the following test pressures:
1) Hydraulic inspection for upper and lower bodies, and joint bodies
0.7 MPa
2) Watertight inspection for valve seat
0.15 MPa from flange side
6.2
Operational inspection
The operation of level gauges shall be verified by opening and shutting the
valve of the level gauges after filling the upper body (upper body and lower body in case of C type) with oil
where no abnormality shall be caused.
6.3
Inspection for spring
The inspection for spring shall be in accordance with JIS B 2704.
7.
Designation
The level gauge shall be designated by title of the standard, classification and number of
joints or symbol. JIS number may be used in place of the title.
The nipple dimensions of the upper body of Type A and materials shall be specified by purchaser at each
time.
Example: For type A level gauge without joint
Marine tube glass type level gauges with self closing valves
Type A without joint
or FGLS-A 0 or JIS F 7212-A0
number of joints
classification
Marine oil level gauges with self closing valve
Reference:

The protector and support are not specified, but exemplified in Reference Figs. 2 and 3. For ordering
these pieces including tubular glasses, it is preferable to use the following designation of Example 1,
2.
The designation includes the title of the standard, class, number of joints, length, materials and number
of tubular glasses, and shape of protector or support, or symbol.

Example 1. For a type A oil level gauge with a joint, two tubular glasses of 300 mm in length and
two protectors:
Marine oil level gauge with self-closing valve, Type A with a Joint 300K2
or FGLS-A1-G 300 K 2 or JIS F 7212-A1-G300 K 2
number of tubular glasses and protectors
shape of protector
length of tubular glass
Material of tubular glass (G: tempered glass)
Example 2. For a type A oil level gauge with a Type P support, one tubular glasses of 1200 mm in
length without joint:
Marine tubular glass oil level gauge with self-closing valve,
P
Type A without joint - A 1200 P 1
G
Shape and number of supports
Material of gauge tube
P: Polycarbonate resins
A: Acrylic resins
G: Tempered glass
P
P
or FGLS-A0-A 1200 P1 or JIS F 7212 A0-A 1200 P1
G
G

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8.
Marking
The level gauges shall be marked with the following particulars on the upper and lower
bodies and the surface of joint.
a)
Nominal pressure 16K or 5K on the upper and lower body
b)
Fitting direction Top on the upper part of joint
c)
Manufacturers name or mark
d)
Year and month of manufacture

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Unit: mm
Type A (for copper pipes)
Type A (for steel pipes)

Type B

Type C

Lift
Approx. 4.4
TW16
Double threads

Approx. 108 (when fully opened)

Tubular glass
Length = h2-40
(Length = H1-45)

Tubular glass
Length = h1-25
(Length = H1-30)

Particular and materials of

cylindrical coil spring
Material
SWPA
Diameter of wire (mm)
2
Mean dia. of coil (mm)
22
Effective No. of coil
6
Direction of twist
right
Free length (mm)
46
Length (mm)
32
Deflection (mm)
14
Load N
3710%
Load at value fully
50
opened N
Stick test load N
82
At setting
condition

Upper
body

Reference
Calculated mass (approx.)
Protector
Unit: kg
Type
A
0.75
Tubular glass
Type
B
0.82
Length = h1-25
Type C
1.38
Joint
0.81
Lower body
1.51

Reference

Protector

Shapes of O-ring recess

Tubular glass

Length = h-30
(Length = H-30)

O-ring
Lift

Approx. 108.4
Note:
Dimensions asterisked may be changed to suitable length according to the inserted length of packing.
Remarks: 1. The dimensions of the flanges shall conform to the requirements for 16 K of JIS B 2240, but may conform
to the requirements of 5 K of JIS B 2240 when specified by the purchaser.
2. The tubular glass and protector shall be specified by the purchaser.
3. O ring shall conform to JIS B 2401 Type 1-AP12.
4. The values in parentheses are the dimensions for those without joint.

Fig. 1

Construction, shape and dimensions (with joints)

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Type A

Type B

3
4
5

Packing gland
Gland nut
Union nut

6
7
8
9

Packing
Gasket
Gasket
Plug

10
11
12

Joint
Lower body
Valve body

13

Valve stem

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Cover
Stopper of ring
Cylindrical oil spring
Handle
O ring
Hexagon nut
Hexagon nut
Tongued washer
Cross recessed oval
counter sunk head machine
screw
Type B upper body
Type C upper body
Valve stem

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

Fig. 2

Component
Type A upper body
For steel pipes
For copper pipes
Nipple

No.
1
2

Packing stopper
Packing stopper nut
Ring
Handle
Hexagon nut
Spring washer
Split pin
Packing
Tubular glass gauge for oil
level gauge

Type C

Material
JIS H 5120 CAC406
JIS G 3101 SS400
JIS H 5120 CAC406 or
JIS H 3250 C1100BD
JIS H 5120 CAC406 or
JIS H 3250 C3771BD
JIS G 3101 SS400 or
JIS H 5120 CAC406
JIS F 7102 10GPR
JIS F 7102 350SJR
JIS H 5120 CAC406 or
JIS H 3250 C3771BD
JIS H 5120 CAC406
JIS H 5120 CAC406 or
JIS H 3250 C3771BD or
C3771BE
JIS H 3250 C3771BD or
C3771BE
JIS H 5120 CAC406 or
JIS H 3250 C3771BD
JIS G 3522 SWP-A
JIS G 3101 SS400
JIS B 2401 Class 1-A
JIS H 3250 C3771BD
JIS H 3100 C1100P or C2600P
JIS H 3260 C2700W
JIS H 5120 CAC406
JIS H 3250 C3771BD or
C3771BE
JIS H 5120 CAC406 or
JIS H 3250 C3771BD
JIS G 5501 FC200
JIS H 3250 C3771BD
JIS G 3506 SWRH42B
JIS H 3260 C2600W
JIS F 7102 10GPR
JIS K 6719-1 and -2
Polycarbonate resins, or JIS K
6717-1 and -2 Acrylic resins, or
JIS R 3206 Tempered glass

Material of level gauge

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Type
Symbol
Assembly
drawings

Type A

Type B

Type C

FGLS-A 0

FGLS-A 2

FGLS-B 0

FGLS-B 2

FGLS-C 0

FGLS-C 2

2.26

3.88

2.33

3.95

2.89

4.51

Calculated
mass (kg)

Dimensions for H and H1 (tempered tubular glasses)

400
500

Length of
one
protector

Length of
one glass

Unit: mm
Symbol
No. of joints
No. of glasses
300

240

0
1
330

FGLS-A or FGLS-B
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
655
980 1305 1630

1
2
670

FGLS-C
2
3
3
4
995 1320

5
6
1955

0
1
345

4
5
1645

5
6
1970

340

430

855

1280

1705

2130

2555

445

870

1295

1720

2145

2570

440

530

1055

1580

2105

2630

3155

545

1070

1595

2120

2645

3170

(L)
600
(L)
540
630 1255 1880 2505 3130 3755 645 1270 1895 2520 3145 3770
Remarks: 1. The assembly drawing and dimensions for H and H1 are shown as examples, and the purchaser may specify
number of joints; number, length and materials of tubular glasses; and the protector (Refer to Reference
Figs. 2).
2. The dimensions H and H1 for the joint of one or more are shown in the case where the tubular glasses of
same length are combined, but if necessary, glasses of different length may be used in properly
combination.
3. The maximum length of one tubular glass is preferably 600 mm for the inorganic or tempered glass to
prevent fracture, and 2000 mm for the glass taking its thermal expansion into account. In these cases,
however, it is desirable to fit the glass supports at the maximum intervals of 600 mm (p).
4. When the length of tubular glass is equal, the dimensions for H and H1 are as follows:
The dimensions h, h1 and h2 for the length (L) of the tubular glass:
h =L + 30
h1 =L + 25
h2=L + 40
for cases without joint
H=L+30
H1=L+45
5. The calculated mass is the weight of upper body, lower valve and joint, and the weight of tubular glass and
protector is not inclusive.

Reference Fig. 1

Example of assembly

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Unit: mm
Example 1: Type H
(with brass hinge)

Example 2: Type J
(without brass hinge)

pan-head machine screw)

pan-head machine screw)

Brazing

Reference Fig. 2

Protector

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Unit: mm
Example 3: Type K
(40 20 2.3 light channel steel)

Example 4: Type J
(20 20 3 angle section steel)

Approx.

Approx.

Reference Fig. 2

Protector (contd)

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The following tubular glass supports should preferably be used in case of the organic tubular glass of
level gauge without joint to prevent vibration.
Example: Type P
Unit: mm
Approx. 1

Tubular glass

Reference Fig. 3

Related standards JIS F 7211

JIS F 7215
JIS F 7216
ISO 5208

Support

Shipbuilding Tube glass type level gauges with valves

Shipbuilding Flat glass oil level gauges
Shipbuilding Self closing valves for oil level gauges
Industrial valves Pressure testing of valves

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