Description
The Series 160 Stainless Steel Pitot Tube is a precision pitot static tube designed for reliable pressure measurement in HVAC systems and building automation across Australia. Manufactured from 304 stainless steel, this pitot probe delivers accurate total and static pressure readings to calculate fluid flow velocity, air velocity and flow velocity in ducts.
It's stocked by Controls Traders, a DwyerOmega partner and local Adelaide-based supplier backed by 40 years’ expertise with fast nationwide delivery.
Product Description
The Series 160F Straight Stainless Steel Pitot Tube combines a corrosion-resistant tube body with permanently etched insertion length graduations for repeatable alignment. Two 1/4 in stem ports (one sampling stagnation (total) pressure, the other static pressure via small holes in the outer tube) enable accurate differential pressure measurement.
With an insertion length of 18 in and K-factor of 0.81, it measures air flow and fluid flow velocity up to 9000 FPM (45 m/s) with ± 2 % accuracy (± 5 % transitional flow). Rated to 1500 °F and RoHS II compliant, it meets the demands of industrial facilities and smart buildings alike.
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Specification |
Value |
|
Accuracy |
± 2 % FS (0–9000 FPM) ± 5 % transitional flow |
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Insertion Length |
18 in |
|
Materials, Wetted |
304 Stainless Steel |
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K-Factor |
0.81 |
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Ports |
1/4 in stem (total & static) |
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Operating Temperature, Max |
1500 °F |
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Weight |
4.3 oz |
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Compliance |
RoHS II |
Benefits & Features
- High-Performance Pressure Measurement: Utilises Bernoulli’s equation and the operating principle of French engineer Henri Pitot to convert kinetic energy into measurable pressure difference, enabling precise calculation of flow velocity and air flow.
- Robust & Durable: 304 stainless steel construction and permanently marked graduations resist corrosion and wear in harsh HVAC environments. Ideal for both indoor ducts and outdoor installations.
- Easy Integration: Straight design and parallel static ports align quickly with flow direction through grills, pressure taps or ducts. Compatible with differential pressure gauges, switches or transmitters.
- Reliable Accuracy: ± 2 % FS accuracy ensures dependable static pressure and total pressure readings for energy management systems, building automation controllers and system integrators.
- Versatile Applications: From large industrial ventilation to smart building air quality monitoring, the Series 160 pitot tube supports future scalability in fluid flow and air velocity measurement projects.
About DwyerOmega
DwyerOmega is a leading innovator in fluid measurement devices with over 70 years of experience. Their modern form of the pitot-static tube enhances the classic design by French engineer Henri Pitot, delivering consistent total and static pressure readings.
Compliant with international standards and engineered for long service life, DwyerOmega products are trusted by HVAC contractors and automation engineers worldwide.
Why Buy from Controls Traders
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Controls Traders delivers pitot tubes and building automation components nationwide with same-day dispatch. Our 40 years of industry experience means you can rely on expert advice for HVAC systems, smart buildings and energy management projects. We maintain competitive pricing and stock availability for critical items like the Series 160 pitot tube, ensuring you get the right tool when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pitot tube used for?
A pitot tube is a device that measures total and static pressure in a duct or open flow. By calculating the pressure difference, it determines fluid flow velocity and air velocity for HVAC and building automation applications.
How does a pitot tube measure air speed?
The pitot probe samples stagnation pressure through a small hole facing the flow and static pressure through side ports. Using Bernoulli’s equation, the pressure difference yields accurate air speed and flow velocity readings.
What is the operating principle of a pitot static tube?
Based on Bernoulli’s equation and the work of French engineer Henri Pitot, the pitot static tube converts the kinetic energy of moving fluid into a pressure difference between total and static ports to measure flow.
Can I use the Series 160 pitot tube in high-temperature ducts?
Yes. The stainless steel construction and high operating temperature rating (up to 1500 °F) make the Series 160 suitable for HVAC systems and industrial processes requiring heat-resistant fluid flow measurement.
Why choose a straight pitot probe over a hook style?
A straight pitot tube features an outer tube and graduated insertion depth for quick alignment in restricted spaces or hard-to-reach ducts, offering easier installation and reliable differential pressure measurement.
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Series 160 Stainless Steel Pitot Tube
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Description
The Series 160 Stainless Steel Pitot Tube is a precision pitot static tube designed for reliable pressure measurement in HVAC systems and building automation across Australia. Manufactured from 304 stainless steel, this pitot probe delivers accurate total and static pressure readings to calculate fluid flow velocity, air velocity and flow velocity in ducts.
It's stocked by Controls Traders, a DwyerOmega partner and local Adelaide-based supplier backed by 40 years’ expertise with fast nationwide delivery.
Product Description
The Series 160F Straight Stainless Steel Pitot Tube combines a corrosion-resistant tube body with permanently etched insertion length graduations for repeatable alignment. Two 1/4 in stem ports (one sampling stagnation (total) pressure, the other static pressure via small holes in the outer tube) enable accurate differential pressure measurement.
With an insertion length of 18 in and K-factor of 0.81, it measures air flow and fluid flow velocity up to 9000 FPM (45 m/s) with ± 2 % accuracy (± 5 % transitional flow). Rated to 1500 °F and RoHS II compliant, it meets the demands of industrial facilities and smart buildings alike.
|
Specification |
Value |
|
Accuracy |
± 2 % FS (0–9000 FPM) ± 5 % transitional flow |
|
Insertion Length |
18 in |
|
Materials, Wetted |
304 Stainless Steel |
|
K-Factor |
0.81 |
|
Ports |
1/4 in stem (total & static) |
|
Operating Temperature, Max |
1500 °F |
|
Weight |
4.3 oz |
|
Compliance |
RoHS II |
Benefits & Features
- High-Performance Pressure Measurement: Utilises Bernoulli’s equation and the operating principle of French engineer Henri Pitot to convert kinetic energy into measurable pressure difference, enabling precise calculation of flow velocity and air flow.
- Robust & Durable: 304 stainless steel construction and permanently marked graduations resist corrosion and wear in harsh HVAC environments. Ideal for both indoor ducts and outdoor installations.
- Easy Integration: Straight design and parallel static ports align quickly with flow direction through grills, pressure taps or ducts. Compatible with differential pressure gauges, switches or transmitters.
- Reliable Accuracy: ± 2 % FS accuracy ensures dependable static pressure and total pressure readings for energy management systems, building automation controllers and system integrators.
- Versatile Applications: From large industrial ventilation to smart building air quality monitoring, the Series 160 pitot tube supports future scalability in fluid flow and air velocity measurement projects.
About DwyerOmega
DwyerOmega is a leading innovator in fluid measurement devices with over 70 years of experience. Their modern form of the pitot-static tube enhances the classic design by French engineer Henri Pitot, delivering consistent total and static pressure readings.
Compliant with international standards and engineered for long service life, DwyerOmega products are trusted by HVAC contractors and automation engineers worldwide.
Why Buy from Controls Traders
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Controls Traders delivers pitot tubes and building automation components nationwide with same-day dispatch. Our 40 years of industry experience means you can rely on expert advice for HVAC systems, smart buildings and energy management projects. We maintain competitive pricing and stock availability for critical items like the Series 160 pitot tube, ensuring you get the right tool when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pitot tube used for?
A pitot tube is a device that measures total and static pressure in a duct or open flow. By calculating the pressure difference, it determines fluid flow velocity and air velocity for HVAC and building automation applications.
How does a pitot tube measure air speed?
The pitot probe samples stagnation pressure through a small hole facing the flow and static pressure through side ports. Using Bernoulli’s equation, the pressure difference yields accurate air speed and flow velocity readings.
What is the operating principle of a pitot static tube?
Based on Bernoulli’s equation and the work of French engineer Henri Pitot, the pitot static tube converts the kinetic energy of moving fluid into a pressure difference between total and static ports to measure flow.
Can I use the Series 160 pitot tube in high-temperature ducts?
Yes. The stainless steel construction and high operating temperature rating (up to 1500 °F) make the Series 160 suitable for HVAC systems and industrial processes requiring heat-resistant fluid flow measurement.
Why choose a straight pitot probe over a hook style?
A straight pitot tube features an outer tube and graduated insertion depth for quick alignment in restricted spaces or hard-to-reach ducts, offering easier installation and reliable differential pressure measurement.
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