Variable area flow meters, commonly known as rotameters, operate on the principle of a float moving freely within a conical tube to balance the gravitational force and the force of the fluid flow. Designs with glass or plastic tubing allow for direct observation of the media flow. Rotameters are a popular choice for simple, yet accurate, flow measurement tasks. They are particularly suited for applications requiring low maintenance and easy-to-read measurements.
Rotameters are appreciated for their simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. They can measure flow rates of liquid or gas without requiring external power sources. The transparent tube provides a visual indication of the flow, which can be invaluable in applications where monitoring the condition of the flowing medium is essential. With a wide range of materials available for the float and tube, rotameters can be customized to suit various chemical compatibilities and temperature ranges.
Liquid, Gas, or Steam | Designed for Horizontal or Vertical Installation | Up to 390 °F | Up to 260 GPM or 1000 SCFM | High Pressure Capacity | Line Sizes up to 3" | Direct Reading Scales
For Low Flow Rates | All-Metal Design | Liquids or Gas | Switches | Analog Transmitter | up to 130 °C | up to 200 L/h or 6000 Nl/h
Liquid, Gas, or Steam | Direct Reading Scales | Up to 550 GPM or 640 SCFM | Up to 660 °F | Up to 8,700 PSI | NPT or ANSI Connections | Variety of Material Options
Made in the USA | Up to 8 Units | 6.3 GPM per Complete Valve Block | Up to 930 PSI and 210 °F | 1/2" NPT | Aluminum Body
Made in the USA | Quick Delivery | For Liquids | Rugged Metal Design | up to 13 GPM | up to 212 °F | up to 145 PSIG
For Liquids or Gas | up to 160 l/h or 5000 Nl/h | up to 230 PSIG | up to 212 °F | 1/4" NPT or Hose | Integral Flow Control Valve | 1 or 2 Switches
For Liquids or Gas | up to 100 l/h or 3000 Nl/h | up to 230 PSIG | up to 212 °F | 1/4" NPT or Hose | Integral Flow Control Valve
For Liquids or Gas | up to 200 l/h | up to 40 bar | up to 130 °C | 1/4" NPT | 316 SS | Switches & Analog Transmitters
Low Cost | Liquids or Gas | Up to 20 GPM or 100 SCFM | Up to 150 °F | Up to 100 PSI | Easy to Read Scale | NPT Threads
Made in the USA | For Liquid or Gas | For Low Flow Rates | as low as 0.006 GPM or 0.06 SCFM | up to 145 PSIG | 3/8" to 1" NPT | Transistor or Reed Switches
Made in the USA | For Liquids | Direct Reading Scales for Water or Air | Large, Easy to Read Scale | Shock and Corrosion Resistant | Up to 260 GPM or 400 SCFM | Up to 145 PSI
For Liquids or Gas | Contorl for Very Low Flows | as low as 0.03 GPH or 0.1 SCFH | up to 230 PSIG | up to 160 °F | 1/4" NPT | Proximity Switch or Reed Contact
Made in the USA | Liquids or Gas | Low Volume Measurement | Up to 20 GPH or 100 SCFH | Up to 248 °F | Up to 87 PSI | Resistant to Alkalines and Acids | Optional Needle Valve
Made in the USA | For Liquids or Gas | up to 14 GPM or 70 SCFM | up to 5000 PSIG | up to 240 °F | 1/4" to 3/4" NPT
Made in the USA | For Liquids or Gas | Brass or SS | Direct Reading Water or Air Scales | Up to 40 GPM or 130 SCFM | Up to 5,000 PSI | Up to 212 °F | NPT Threads
Made in the USA | For Liquids | Low Switch Point Capabilities | Low Pressure Drop with High Flow Rates | Brass or SS | Up to 5,000 PSI and 212 °F
Made in the USA | For Liquids or Gas | as Low as 0.075 GPM or 0.25 SCFM | up to 145 PSIG | up to 212 °F | 1/4" to 1-1/4" NPT | N/O or SPDT Contact
Made in the USA | For Liquids | For High Pressures | up to 24 L/m | up to 3625 PSIG | up to 212 °F | Brass, SS, or PVC | Adjustable Switch or Switch with Indicator
For Liquids or Gas | up to 130 l/h or 2.5 Nm3/h | up to 16 bar | up to 100 °C | 1/4" NPT | SS or POM-C | Optional Needle Valves
For Liquids or Gas | up to 50000 l/h or 500 Nm3/h | up to 16 bar | up to 100 °C | 1/2" to 3" ANSI Flange | Optional Switch Contacts
For Liquids or Gas | up to 25000 l/h or 320 Nm3/h | up to 230 PSI | up to 212 °F | 1/4" to 3" NPT or Hose Connection | Optional Switch Contacts
Up to 24 Flow Meters | Glass Tubes for Direct Observation | Up to 230 PSI and 210 °F | 1" NPT Inlet | 0.01...0.1 to 0.25 to 2.5 GPM
For Gas | up to 45 PSIG | up to 150 °F | Variety of Fittings | Stainless Steel - 304 or 316L | Replaceable Measuring Tube
For Liquids or Gas | up to 2000 L/h | up to 10 bar | up to 100 °C | 3/8" to 1/2" NPT | Optional Switch Contacts | Low Pressure Loss
Made in the USA | For Liquids | up to 26 GPM | up to 26 GPM | up to 3600 PSIG | up to 212 °F | 1/2" to 3/4" NPT | up to 540 cSt Media Viscosity
Made in the USA | Direct Reading Oil Scale | For Higher Viscosity Media | Easy Installation | Up to 175 PSI | Up to 212 °F | NPT Threads | 0.03...21 GPM | Optional Switches
Made in the USA | Top Seller | 0.03...20 GPM | Patented Viscosity Compensation | Viscosities up to 540 cSt | Up to 5,000 PSI | Brass or Stainless
Made in the USA | For Liquids | up to 26 GPM | up to 230 PSIG | up to 250 °F | 1/4" to 1" NPT | Polysulfone Body | Direct Reading Scales | Reed Contact
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