F 7235: 2003

JIS F 7235-2003
Shipbuilding Fixed thermometers in machinery space
1.
Scope
This Japanese Industrial Standard specifies fixed thermometers used for machinery space in
ships (hereinafter referred to as thermometer).
2.
Reference standards
The following standards form part of the requirements of this Standard.
latest edition (including supplements) of these standards shall be applied.
JIS G 3101
JIS G 4303
JIS H 3250
3.
a)
b)
c)

4.
a)

The

Rolled steel for general structure

Stainless steel bars
Copper and copper alloy rods and bars

Definitions
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions of main terms shall be as follows.
Temperature sensor
The temperature sensor consists of an insertion cylinder, a protective tube and a
glass tube bulb, and senses the temperatures of measured objects.
Temperature-sensitive liquid
Liquid sealed in the glass tube.
Instrumental error of readings
Difference of readings between a thermometer and the standard
thermometer.
Classification
Classification shall be in accordance with a) and b).
Length and external shape of protective frames, and shape of thermometers
The length and
external shape of protective frames, and the shape of thermometers shall be as given in Table 1.
Table 1

Length and external shape of protective frames,

and shape of thermometers
Type
170 (Type 1)
110 (Type 2)
External shape of
Square type (A type)
thermometer
Cylinder type (C type)
Shape of thermometer Upright type (S type)
90 type (L type)
Length of protective
frame

Remark:

Symbols in parentheses are used in 8.

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Scale range

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The scale range and unit scale of thermometers shall be as shown in Table 2.
Table 2

Scale range and unit scale of thermometers

Nominal
scale
50
100
150
200
300
400
500
550
600

5.
a)

b)

Scale range
-30 ~ +50
0 ~ 100
0 ~ 150
0 ~ 200
0 ~ 300
100 ~ 400
100 ~ 500
200 ~ 550
200 ~ 600

Unit scale reading

Type 1
Type 2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2

Performance
The thermometers shall have the following performance.
Readings
Thermometers, as a finished product, shall be immersed in an inspection liquid up to a level
below the screw of the insertion cylinder (until the maximum immersion level if it is specified), readings
at suitable three graduations within the scale range are compared with those on the standard thermometer,
and the mean value of differences of readings (instrumental errors) at these graduations shall stay within
the unit scale reading shown in Table 2.
Pressure resistance
A pressure resistance test shall be carried out by applying a test pressure 2 times
the working pressure to the insertion cylinder from outside, and every part shall be free from
abnormalities.

6.
Construction, shape and dimensions
The construction, shape and dimensions shall be as given in
Fig. 1 and shall conform to the following requirements.
a)
The external diameter and the length below the neck of the insertion cylinder shall be as shown in Table
3.
b)
The scale shall be colored black, and shall be clear and hard to discolor or fade off. The scale
representing 0C or less may be colored red.
C shall clearly be indicated as the symbol of the temperature unit.

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Table 3

Working pressure
(MPa)

50
100
150

1.0 or less
1.0 or more and 3.0 or less
1.0 or less
1.0 or more and 3.0 or less
3.0 or less
3.0 or more and 6.0 or less
3.0 or less
3.0 or more and 6.0 or less
3.0 or less
3.0 or more and 6.0 or less
3.0 or less
3.0 or more and 6.0 or less
3.0 or less
3.0 or more and 6.0 or less
3.0 or less
3.0 or more and 6.0 or less

200
300
400
500
550
600

7.
a)

b)

c)

External diameter and length below the neck of insertion cylinder

Nominal
scale

External
diameter
14
16
14
16
16
20
16
20
16
20
16
20
16
20
16
20

50

Insertion cylinder (mm)

Length below the neck (L)
75
100
125
150

200

Materials The materials shall be as follows.

Protective frame
The materials of protective frames shall have heat and corrosion resistance, and
strength suitable to the places of application of thermometers. Thermometers shall be treated with
galvanizing and other surface treatments according to their application environment if necessary.
Protective tube
The materials of protective tubes shall have sufficient thermal conductivity.
However the application of thermometers without the protective tube shall be in accordance with
agreement among the parties concerned.
Insertion cylinder
The materials of the insertion cylinders shall be as shown in Table 4.
Table 4
Measured object
Fresh water
Steam
Fuel oil
Lubricating oil
Sea water/bilge
Waste gas

Materials of insertion cylinders

Material
JIS H 3250 C3604(B), JIS G 4303 SUS304(U1) or JIS G 3101 SS400(s)
JIS G 4303 SUS304(U1) or JIS G 3101 SS400(s)
JIS H 3250 C3604(B), JIS G 4303 SUS304(U1) or JIS G 3101 SS400(s)
JIS H 3250 C3604(B), JIS G 4303 SUS304(U1) or JIS G 3101 SS400(s)
JIS H 3250 C3604(B) or JIS G 4303 SUS316(U2)
JIS G 4303 SUS304(U1) or JIS G 3101 SS400(s)

Remarks: 1. The use of other materials than specified in the Table shall be as instructed by the purchaser.
2. When C3604 or SS400 is used for thermometers applied to fresh water, steam, sea water, bilge
or waste gas systems, it shall be subjected to chromium plating.
3. The materials of thermometers for steam or waste gas systems shall be determined in
consideration of the application temperatures.
4. Symbols in parentheses are used in 8.

d)
e)

f)

Glass
Glass material suffers less secular quality changes and shall chemically and thermally be
durable. It shall have no scars, bubbles, etc. detrimental to reading the indications.
Temperature-sensitive liquid
As the temperature-sensitive liquid, a red-colored organic liquid shall
be used for thermometers with nominal scale up to 100C, and mercury for those with nominal scale of
150C or more.
Scale plate
The materials of scale plates shall have less secular quality changes and shall chemically
and thermally be durable.

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8.
Tests and inspection
Thermometers shall be inspected for the following items a) to d), and shall
satisfy all of their requirements.
a)
Visual inspection
Appearance inspection shall visually be made and shall confirm that the products
have no harmful defect to the application.
b)
Shape and dimensional inspection
The shape and dimensional inspection shall be carried out in
accordance with the item 6, and shall conform to the requirements of the item.
c)
Readings inspection
The readings inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the item 5.a) and
shall conform to the requirement of the item.
d)
Pressure resistance inspection
The pressure resistance inspection shall be carried out in accordance
with the item 5.b) and shall conform to the requirements of the item.
9.
Designation
The thermometers shall be designated by the title, length and shape of the protective
frame, nominal scale, length below the neck, external diameter and symbol of material of the insertion cylinder.
JIS number may be used in place of the title.
Example: Marine Machinery Space Fixed Thermometer
1AL50-100-14B
Or JIS F XXXX-1 A L 50-100-14 B
Symbol of material of insertion cylinder
External diameter of insertion cylinder
Length below the neck of insertion cylinder
Nominal scale
Shape (S for upright type, and L for 90o type)
External shape of the protective frame (A for
square type and C for cylinder type)
Length of the protective frame (1 for 170mm and
2 for 110mm)
Remark

10.
10.1
a)
b)

Marking
The following particulars shall be marked on the hexagon part of insertion cylinder.
Symbol of material of insertion cylinder
Length below the neck of insertion cylinder
Example:

10.2
a)
b)

The symbols of materials of the insertion cylinders shall be as indicated by the symbols in parentheses
in Table 4.

For a thermometer made of SS400 and having the length below insertion cylinder neck of 50mm.
SS400
50

The following particulars shall be marked on a conspicuous place of the thermometer.

Manufacturers name or symbol
Year of manufacture

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170 (1)
110 (2)

170 (1)
110 (2)

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(L type)
No.
c
d
e
f
g
h

Component
Glass tube
Scale plate
Protective frame
Tightening nut
Protective tube
Insertion cylinder

(S type)
Fig. 1

Construction, shape and dimensions

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