PIG-SIG IV

Scraper Passage Indicator Bulletin No: 5110.001.03

Date: June 2008
Cross Indexing No: n/a
Supersedes: 5110.001.02 (1/06)

Flag Indicator
Options
Electrical Indicator

T. D. Williamson, Inc. is committed

to providing you with the exact product
to assist you in planning, budgeting and
meeting the specifications for your individual
application needs.
The PIG-SIG IV Scraper Passage Indicator
is available in a number of different
materials, depending on product carried in
the pipeline.
Flag Electrical Indicator
The following options are available:
Flag Indicator with Manual Reset;
Rotary Cap Indicator with Manual
Reset;
Description Features Electrical Indicator with Auto Reset;
Flag/Electrical Indicator combined.
TDW’s PIG-SIG® IV Scraper Passage Indicator The PIG-SIG IV is weatherproof and corrosion-
is a device installed on a pipeline to detect the resistant. It features housings manufactured
Extended models are available in all
passage of a pig or sphere. The most common from space age plastic for durability and weather
configurations.
indicators have a trigger extending into the resistance. The flag indicator offers high visibility
Unidirectional or bidirectional models
pipeline through a welded fitting that has been from the air or the ground. The electrical indicator
tapped. When a pig passes, the trigger is tripped, switch has UL, CSA and European approvals. are available.
activating the signaling mechanism. The carbon steel nipple is manufactured from Special materials and O-Ring seals are

Signaling systems available include a flag easily weldable material. The PIG-SIG Indicator available.
indicator, electrical indicator or flag/electrical can be installed on or removed from a pressured Models are available for
indicator. All indicators are compatible with all pipeline using a TDW T-101 Tapping Machine and environmentally harsh conditions.
standard plug assemblies now in the field and are accessories. Nipple can be furnished with flanged
interchangeable. This makes it possible to use or threaded mounting.
these units as conversion kits as well as complete Stainless steel or brass trigger
PIG-SIG Indicators.
assemblies are available.
“Build your own” PIG-SIG IV
Assembly from the following charts.

USA: 1-800-571-7447
England: (44) 1-793-603600

TDW Pigging Products P.O. Box 1121 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-1121 918-447-5400 Fax: 918-664-7091 www.tdwilliamson.com
Data subject to change without notice. / Dimensions not for construction unless certified. / ® Registered trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / TM Trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved T. D. Williamson, Inc. / Printed in USA
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04-7778 -

Indicator Assembly Shaft Assembly Plug Assembly

Indicator Option Part Number Shaft Option Part Number Plug Assembly Option Part Number
0 = Flag with Manual Reset 04-3150-0000 0 = Nonextended 04-3149-0000 0 = Unidirectional, Brass 04-3051-000X
1 = Electrical with Auto Reset 04-3151-0000 1 = 12” Extension 04-3168-0012 5 = Bidirectional, Brass 04-3753-000X
2 = Flag/Electrical combined 04-3152-0000 2 = 24” Extension 04-3168-0024 2 = Unidirectional, 316 SST 04-3052-000X
3 = 36” Extension 04-3168-0036 7 = Bidirectional, 316 SST 04-3754-000X
4 = 48” Extension 04-3168-0048 Note: The last digit of the plug assembly corresponds to O-ring material option.

5 = 60” Extension 04-3168-0060

Flag
6 = 72” Extension 04-3168-0072
7.312” 7 = 84” Extension 04-3168-0084
Unidirectional
8 = 96” Extension 04-3168-0096
9 = 108” Extension 04-3168-0108
4.875”

7.875”
Extended Shaft

3.750”
Standard
Length
Electrical Extension

12.250”

4.875” Bidirectional

Flag/Electrical
7.875”
13.562”
3.750”
Standard
Length
4.875”

TDW Pigging Products P.O. Box 1121 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-1121 918-447-5400 Fax: 918-664-7091 www.tdwilliamson.com
Data subject to change without notice. / Dimensions not for construction unless certified. / ® Registered trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / TM Trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved T. D. Williamson, Inc. / Printed in USA
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XXXX - Suffix *

O-Ring Material “SUFFIX” Pipe Size

Material Option Part Number Pipe Pipe Wall
0=Buna- 00-6381-0000-00 Size Thickness Length Suffix
1=Buna-N (Low Temp) 00-6381-0000-01 6” & Up .250 to .500 4.000 -51
2=Neoprene 00-6381-0000-02 6” & Up .501 to .750 3.750 -52
3=Viton 00-6381-0000-03 6” & Up .751 to 1.000 3.500 -53
5=EPDM 00-6381-0000-05 6” & Up 1.001 to 1.250 3.250 -54
6=Kalrez 00-6381-0000-06 6” & Up 1.251 to 1.500 3.000 -55
8=Viton GF 00-6381-0000-08 6” & Up 1.501 to 1.750 2.750 -56
A=Viton AED 00-6381-0000-0A 6” & Up .125 to .249 4.250 -64
4” .189 to .375 4.125 -01
4” .125 to .188 4.250 -03
Final Assembly
With Flag Indicator 5” .189 to .375 4.125 -12
5” .125 to .188 4.250 -13
12.000” 5” .563 to .750 3.750 -20
Less Nipple -99
* Please indicate if protection for environmentally harsh conditions is required.

5” & Smaller Pipe 6” & Larger Pipe

Final Assembly
With Flag/ Electrical Indicator
Length Length

12.000”

THREAD-O-RING™ Nipple part number:

00-1023-0333-SUFFIX

Example: 04-7778-0123-51

is a PIG-SIG with a flag indicator,

Final Assembly 12” extended shaft, unidirectional
With Electrical Indicator 316 SST Plug, and Viton O-rings
for 6” and larger pipe with .250” to
12.000” .500” wall.

TDW Pigging Products P.O. Box 1121 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-1121 918-447-5400 Fax: 918-664-7091 www.tdwilliamson.com
Data subject to change without notice. / Dimensions not for construction unless certified. / ® Registered trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / TM Trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved T. D. Williamson, Inc. / Printed in USA
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THREAD-O-RING™ Nipple Material

Size & Grade: 2 NPS XXS ASTM A 333 Grade 6 seamless steel pipe
Tensile Requirements: 35,000 psi SMYS - 60,000 psi SMTS
Impact Requirements: 13 ft-lbf min Avg 3 Specimens
10 ft-lbf min One Specimen Only
Impact Temperature -50° F
Chemical Requirements: Composition, % - Carbon 0.30 max, Manganese 0.29-1.06,
Phosphorus 0.025 max, Sulfur 0.025 max, Silicon 0.10 min
Test Report: Certified Test Reports furnished per ASTM A 530

Pressure Temperature Ratings Pressures are in pounds per square inch, gage (psig). Temperatures are in Fahrenheit.

Piping Code B31.3 B31.4 B31.8

Temp. °F F=.72 F=.72 F=.60 F=.50 F=.40
-50 3159
-20 to 250 3159 3743 3743 3120 2600 2080
300 3159 3620 3017 2514 2011
350 3159 3493 2911 2425 1940
400 3159 3369 2808 2340 1872
450 3072 3246 2246 1872 1497
500 2985

TDW Pigging Products P.O. Box 1121 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-1121 918-447-5400 Fax: 918-664-7091 www.tdwilliamson.com
Data subject to change without notice. / Dimensions not for construction unless certified. / ® Registered trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / TM Trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved T. D. Williamson, Inc. / Printed in USA
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Pressure Temperature Ratings Pressures are in bar. Temperatures are in Celsius.

Piping Code B31.3 B31.4 B31.8

Temp. °C F=.72 F=.72 F=.60 F=.50 F=.40
-46 218
-29 to 116 218 258 258 215 179 143
149 218 250 208 173 139
177 218 241 201 167 134
204 218 232 194 161 129
262 212 224 155 129 103
260 206
Pressures do not include allowance for corrosion. O-Ring material selection must be suitable for service fluids and temperature requirements.

Recommended Spare Parts List

Component Quantity/Assembly Quantity/Spares* Part Number
Trigger, Bidirectional 1 1 04-3633-0000-00
Trigger, Unidirectional 1 1 00-0612-0001-00
Trigger Pin 1 1 00-1598-0003-00
Gear, Uni-Directional 1 1 00-1050-0003-00
Gear, Bi-Directional 1 1 00-1050-0004-00
Pin 1 1 00-0615-0005-00
Drive Sleeve 1 1 00-3394-0001-00
Back-up Ring 1 4 00-1586-0002-00
Reset Spring 2 2 00-1486-0008-00
Needle Thrust Bearing 1 1 00-3005-0013-00
Seal Kit 1 4 See O-Ring option
* for start-up & 2 years service Under severe start-up and/or severe operating conditions additional maintenance is required.

TDW Pigging Products P.O. Box 1121 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-1121 918-447-5400 Fax: 918-664-7091 www.tdwilliamson.com
Data subject to change without notice. / Dimensions not for construction unless certified. / ® Registered trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / TM Trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved T. D. Williamson, Inc. / Printed in USA
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Flag Indicator with Manual Reset

The basic indicator includes
2" (50 mm) THREAD-O-RING™
Length Weight Part Number
nipple, trigger (shaft and plug
assembly with O-ring), pipe cap In. mm Lbs. Kg. Unidirectional Bidirectional
and flag indicator. Basic 9 4 04-7778-0000 04-7778-0050
The extended indicator includes Extended:
the same items as the flag 3 6 900 20 9.0 04-7778-0300 04-7778-0350
indicator model plus an extension 48 1200 25 11.5 04-7778-0400 04-7778-0450
shaft and extension housing 60 1500 29 13.0 04-7778-0500 04-7778-0550
assembly.
72 1800 34 15.5 04-7778-0600 04-7778-0650
Consult the factory for larger sizes.

Electrical Indicator with Auto Reset

The basic indicator includes:
2” (50 mm) THREAD-O-RING
Length Weight Part Number
nipple, trigger (shaft and plug
assembly with O-ring), pipe cap In. mm Lbs. Kg. Unidirectional Bidirectional
and electrical indicator. The Basic 11 5 04-7778-1000 04-7778-1050
electrical indicator consists of an Extended:
explosion-proof microswitch (BX, 36 900 21.5 10 04-7778-1300 04-7778-1350
double pole, double throw), cam
48 1200 26.0 12 04-7778-1400 04-7778-1450
spring, bracket, and cover.
60 1500 30.5 14 04-7778-1500 04-7778-1550
The extended indicator includes
72 1800 35.0 16 04-7778-1600 04-7778-1650
the same items as the electrical
Consult the factory for larger sizes.
indicator model plus an extension
shaft and extension housing
assembly.

Flag Indicator with Manual Reset - Electrical Indicator with Auto Reset Combined
The basic indicator includes:
2” (50 mm) THREAD-O-RING
Length Weight Part Number
nipple, trigger (shaft and plug
assembly with O-ring) pipe cap In. mm Lbs. Kg. Unidirectional Bidirectional
and flag/electrical indicator, Basic 12 5.5 04-7778-2000 04-7778-2050
combined. The electrical indicator Extended:
consists of an explosion-proof 36 900 23 10.5 04-7778-2300 04-7778-2350
microswitch (BX, double pole,
48 1200 28 13.0 04-7778-2400 04-7778-2450
double throw), cam, spring,
60 1500 32 14.5 04-7778-2500 04-7778-2550
bracket, and cover.
72 1800 37 17.0 04-7778-2600 04-7778-2650
The extended indicator includes
Consult the factory for larger sizes.
the same items as the flag/
electrical indicator model, plus
an extension shaft and extension
housing assembly.

TDW Pigging Products P.O. Box 1121 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-1121 918-447-5400 Fax: 918-664-7091 www.tdwilliamson.com
Data subject to change without notice. / Dimensions not for construction unless certified. / ® Registered trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / TM Trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved T. D. Williamson, Inc. / Printed in USA
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MICRO SWITCH Electrical Diagram

Electrical specifications:
Double-Pole MOMENTARY

2 N.O., 2 N.C.
3/4 in. conduit

3 4 8 7

2 1 5 6

Electrical Indicator Switch Specifications

MICRO SWITCH weather-sealed explosion-proof switch BXP4L is designed specifically for use in hazardous location
1

applications. The switch enclosure is sealed for protection against corrosion, water, dust and oil as defined in NEMA 1,3,
4, 4X, 6, 7, 9 and 13 and IP67 as defined in IEC 529. The switch enclosure meets the European Hazardous Locations
Designation: EExd IIC T6 category II 2 GD, SIRA 00ATEX 1037X. The switch complies with the European Directive on
Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (94/9/EC) commonly referred to
as the ATEX Directive. Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with
EN50014 1997 and EN50018 1994. The switch meets the North American Hazardous Locations Designation: Class I, Groups
B, C and D; Class II, Groups E, F, and G. The switch complies with UL (File No. E61730) and CSA (File No. LR57327). The
switch operating temperature range is -40ºF (-40ºC) to 158ºF (70ºC). The switch housing is epoxy coated Aluminum and
Zinc with Fluorosilicone seals.

Electrical Ratings
10 amps continous carry. Circuits on any one pole must be the same polarity.

AC Volts - Pilot Duty: 600 VAC, 720VA

Amps at 0.35 Power Factor

Circuitry VAC Make Break
Double-Pole Double-Throw 120 30 3
240 15 1.5
480 7.5 0.75
600 6 0.60

DC Volts - Pilot Duty: 240 VDC, 30 watts

Make and Break Amps
Circuitry VDC Inductive Resistive
Double-Pole Double-Throw 24 10 10
120 0.25 0.8
1
240 0.15 0.4
MICRO SWITCH is a Honeywell Division

TDW Pigging Products P.O. Box 1121 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-1121 918-447-5400 Fax: 918-664-7091 www.tdwilliamson.com
Data subject to change without notice. / Dimensions not for construction unless certified. / ® Registered trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / TM Trademark of T. D. Williamson, Inc. in the United States and foreign countries / © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved T. D. Williamson, Inc. / Printed in USA