Aluminum Case Temperature Circular Chart Recorders, 8 inch and 12 inch

Circular Chart Recorders are a configurable product. Please review our Order Guide and choose the pressure ranges, chart rotation speed, and other specifications needed to build and quote a complete recorder.

Description

Palmer Circular Chart Recorders are durable, fully mechanical units with a low maintenance design.  The heavy aluminum, die cast and powder coated cases are all-welded construction to prevent deterioration, and available in 8 inch and 12 inch chart sizes.

Available with up to 2 pens, all temperature systems feature 300 Series stainless steel bulb and interconnection capillary, with available armor.  Choose between Mercury, Hydrocarbon, and Non-Toxic filled temperature systems.*  View temperature recorder bulb options.

Choose from our four available case mounting styles: wall, flush (8 inch models only), pipestand, or portable.

Our circular chart recorders are built with weatherproof construction, including a heavy lockable door with weatherstripping, with or without a window.  Designed for outdoor use, the rugged design withstands high levels of vibration and includes one-half inch screened air vent holes in the case, adjustable door pull latch with available locking hasp, all stainless steel corrosion resistant internals, and micro-adjustable wire linkage.

Choose from a variety of recorder drives to configure your recorder.  Our most popular option is the PC-11 C-Cell battery powered, eleven speed motor with speeds of 60 minutes, 96 minutes, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, 8 days, 14 days, 16 days, 31 days or 32 days.  Our PC-12 C-Cell battery powered, twelve speed motor offers speeds of 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, 4 days, and 7 days.  Spring wound drives with standard rotation of 24 hours / 7 days are available.

Palmer Chart recorders use disposable fine point felt tipped pens in red, green, and blue.  Black pens are available.  We offer standard and specialty charts to meet the needs of your application.

View our Chart Recorder Order Guide to see details of all the available options.

All Palmer Circular Chart Recorders are built to order in our Asheville, NC factory.

*Mercury is prohibited for sale in some states and countries.

Mercury Free Option

Specifications

Arc Line

6-3/8 inch

Case

Heavy die-cast aluminum

Available Case Colors

White Gloss Powder Coat.
Black Matte Powder Coat or Gray Gloss Powder Coat available upon request.

Number of Temperature Systems

1 or 2

Mercury Filled °C Temperature Ranges

0° to 60°C
0° to 100°C
0° to 120°C
0° to 150°C
0° to 200°C
0° to 250°C
0° to 300°C
0° to 350°C
0° to 400° C

Non-Toxic Filled °C Temperature Ranges

0° to 60°C
0° to 100°C
0° to 120°C
0° to 150°C
0° to 200°C
0° to 250°C

Hydrocarbon Filled °C Temperature Ranges

0° to 60°C
0° to 100°C
0° to 120°C
0° to 150°C
0° to 200°C
0° to 250°C
0° to 300°C

Mercury Filled °F Temperature Ranges

-30° to 120°F
0° to 100°F
0° to 120°F
0° to 150°F
0° to 200°F
0° to 250°F
0° to 300°F
0° to 400°F
0° to 500°F
0° to 600°F
0° to 800°F

Non-Toxic Filled °F Temperature Ranges

-30° to 120°F
0° to 100°F
0° to 120°F
0° to 150°F
0° to 200°F
0° to 250°F
0° to 300°F
0° to 400°F
0° to 500°F

Hydrocarbon Filled °F Ranges

-30° to 120°F
0° to 100°F
0° to 120°F
0° to 150°F
0° to 200°F
0° to 250°F
0° to 300°F
0° to 400°F
0° to 500°F
0° to 600°F

Battery Powered Recorder Drives

PC-11, eleven speed motor with speeds at: 60 minutes, 96 minutes, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, 8 days, 14 days, 16 days, 31 days, or 32 days with OFF option.
PC-12, twelve speed motor with speeds at: 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, 4 days, and 7 days, with NO OFF option.

Spring Wound Recorder Drives

Dual Speed: Standard Rotation: 24 hours / 7 days.

Mounting Options

Wall Mounted
Portable
Flush Mounted* 8 inch models only
Pipestand Mounted

Door Style

Door with Glass Window
Door with Plexiglass Window
Solid Door
Door with Safety Glass Window

Capillary Type

Flex Armored Capillary, 1/4 inch diameter, 5 feet included. Mercury filled and Non-Toxic fill are of 304SS; Hydrocarbon filled is of 316SS.

Bendable Stiff Armor, 3/16 inch diameter, 5 feet included. Mercury filled only. 304SS.

Capillary Length

Mercury Filled Systems: Up to 25 feet.
Non-Toxic Filled Systems: Up to 15 feet.
Hydrocarbon Filled Systems: Up to 30 feet.
Call for Systems from 31 to 99 feet.

Bulb Type

Mercury Filled Systems: 45-5, 45-11, 45-12, 45-13, 45-14, 45-29, 45-30.
Non-Toxic Filled Systems: 45-5, 45-11, 45-12, 45-13, 45-14, 45-29 (5/16 in diameter only), 45-30 (5/16 in diameter only).
Mercury Free Systems: 46-5, 46-14.

Pen Colors

Standard: Red, Blue, Green.
Optional: Black

Accuracy

± 1 chart graduation

8 inch Case Dimensions

W: 10-9/16 in. x H: 13-5/8 in. x D: 4-7/8 in. (W: 268.3 mm x H: 346.0 mm x D: 123.8 mm)

8 inch Case Weight

From 10.2 lbs to 12.5 lbs, depending on configuration

12 inch Case Dimensions

W: 13-1/6 in. x H: 15-13/16 in. x D: 4-7/8 in. (W: 331.8 mm x H: 401.6 mm x D: 123.8 mm)

12 inch Case Weight

From 15.5 lbs to 16.5 lbs, depending on configuration

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