5680/1 – Inclinometer Vial (Ball type) slip Indicator
Features
- Black glass ball
- Wide temperature range
- Dual expansion chamber
Applications
- Slip Indicator for aircraft attitude control
These glass inclinometer vials are produced in our factory to the highest quality at very competitive prices. We have many standard types available, and can also design and produce new types to suit customer’s exact requirements. The two most important factors in producing a high quality inclinometer vial are the uniformity of the bending radius, and the cleanliness of the inside of the vial. We use advanced tooling and machinery to ensure the radius is accurate and repeatable, and have a special cleaning process to ensure the vials are free from particles and dust.
Product Specification
Bent vials start out as a straight glass tube which is heated and then formed into a radius. The principal of operation is that the bubble will move to the highest point of the radius as gravity acts on the liquid inside the vial. The radius can vary from 50mm to 5000mm in order to produce vials with a range of sensitivity from 2.3° (degrees) to 2′ (minutes). There are physical limitations to what will work effectively as a vial relating to the diameter, the sensitivity, the bubble size and the choice of liquid. If the glass diameter or the bubble is too small then the bubble may stick in position. If the vial is too large and the bubble is too small, then there will be a restricted upper temperature limit. These are all things we have much experience of, and as such can advise you, or design a vial to meet your exact requirements.
