Gear Meters
Gear meters specifically spur gear, are ideal for low flow rates, viscous fluids, and measurement of flows involving starts and stops or pulsing.
Variable Area Meters
Variable Area flow meters are a type of rotameter that measure oils, liquids or gases by relating linear displacement of an internal “float” or sharp-edged orifice plate to a corresponding flow rate.
Coriolis Mass Flow Meters
TRICOR Coriolis flow meters are highly accurate and repeatable multi-variable instruments that measure mass flow, density, and temperature with calculated volumetric flow and feature a very easy user interface.
Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
Operating much like a turbine flow meter, the paddle wheel flow meter consists of a freely rotating wheel which is outfitted with magnets on the blades or “paddles” of the wheel.
Helical Flow Meters
Helical gear ("screw-type") flow meters are designed for measuring highly viscous, abrasive, and filled fluids including lubricating and non-lubricating media, such as polyurethane, polymers, greases and oils.
Turbine Flow Meters
Axial turbine flow meters are designed with wear resistant internal components to provide trouble-free operation and a long service life in a wide variety of industrial applications.
Ultrasonic Flow Meters
Non-contact ultrasonic flow meters for accurate, instantaneous mass & volumetric flow rate measurement of clean, non-aerated fluids in full pipes such as water, chemicals, and oils.
Flow Electronics
Electronics coupled with our mechanical flow meters deliver flow data in your preferred format, whether a local display, remote transmitter, or simple pickup.
Rotary Piston
Rotary Piston positive displacement flow meters are ideal for use in applications with very low flow rates and high pressures, such as offshore chemical injection applications.
Turbidity Sensor
AW-Lake's ProScan Turbidity Sensor is ideal for detection of material transitions, monitoring turbidity, and measuring product concentration, such as in dairy processing, juice processing, and brewing operations.
Fluid Power / Hydraulics
Flow meters used to monitor flow readings in fluid power systems are essential to properly monitoring your process, diagnosing system errors, and ensuring system performance. Our expertise in this area goes back decades with numerous flow meters for the hydraulics and fluid power system industry.
Oil & Gas
From corrosive subsea environments, offshore production platforms, onshore oil fields, or refineries we have the flow expertise to tackle these tough jobs. Difficult oil and gas flow metering challenges like high pressures, pulsating flows, corrosive media and harsh environments are our daily business.
Heavy Industrial
For challenging industrial environments like mining, steel & paper mills, and industrial vehicles we offer flow meters with easy flow paths to run thick materials, rugged meter bodies that handle extreme conditions and designs with high shock and vibration resistance.
Paints/Sealants/Adhesives
Automotive plants and their Tier-1 suppliers have been using AW-Lake flow meters for 40+ years to monitor usage of paints, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, and other fluids to maintain strict process control and manage operational costs. Flow meters in these areas must be capable of measuring a wide range of materials.
Water Cooling
Monitoring process cooling systems, including industrial cooling circuits and HVAC systems, helps maintain your plant or building efficiency, conserve energy, and improve the bottom line. Constant monitoring and control of these systems can easily be done using flow monitoring and control instrumentation from AW-Lake.
General Industrial
General industrial plants around the world have been using AW-Lake flow meters to maintain their process operations, plus they have integrated our meters as a vital part of their end product. Our broad portfolio of flow measurement equipment provides solutions to your paint operations.
Test Systems
With increasing product complexity, tighter regulations, and growing demands on companies to reduce operating costs and improve product quality, there is more focus on test and measurement procedures and equipment.
Alternative Energy
As the world shifts towards sustainable practices, the demand for efficient energy production methods intensifies. AW-Lake flow meters are used in many ways within renewable energy sectors such as solar, wind, hydro, and biofuels.
Marine
In a field where fuel consumption attributes to most of the total operating costs, it is critical for marine ship owners and operators to monitor their fuel systems. Accurate fuel consumption is key to understanding how and where to find areas to improve efficiency and control costs.
Chemical
AW-Lake understands the challenges and intricacies of chemical / petrochemical process monitoring with flow meters. We have the depth of experience with corrosive, aggressive liquids and gases that you need in your flow measurement partner.
Environmental
As the the world continues to examine ways to lesson our impact on the environment and develop new technologies to support those efforts, flow measurement enters the conversation more and more.
Aerospace
AW-Lake flow meters are trusted in the aerospace and aviation industry, where they ensure precise measurement and control of fuel, hydraulic fluids, and other critical liquids and gases. They play a vital role in maintaining optimal performance, ensuring safety, and enhancing fuel efficiency.
The LAKE Basic Inline Variable Area flow meter is ideal for monitoring pump performance and oil or water flows through hydraulic circuits and cooling systems. Often referred to as “rotameters,” Lake’s Basic meters are a low cost alternative to other flow meter types and are available in numerous materials of construction, including aluminum, brass and stainless steel to meet system and media requirements. The superior design not only makes this flow meter weather-proof for outdoor environments and wash-downs, but also reliable offering maintenance-free performance.
Choice of Three Materials of Construction: Select from aluminum, brass or stainless steel to meet system and liquid requirements.
Unrestricted Mounting: Allows for horizontal, vertical or inverted installation and does not require straight plumbing on inlet or outlet.
Superior Exterior Design: Weather-tight for use outdoors and/or on systems where wash downs are required.
Rugged and Reliable: Designed as a hydraulic service tool, this monitor will provide years of maintenance-free performance.
High Pressure Operation: The magnetically coupled follower design allows operation to 6000 PSIG and use with liquids.
Many Different Ports Available: Standard selection of NPT, SAE and BSPP ports reduces the amount of adapters required for installation.
Measuring Accuracy:
±2.0% of full scale
Repeatability:
±1% of full scale
Flow Measuring Range:
0.1-150 GPM (0.5-550 LPM)
Maximum Operating Pressure:
Aluminum and brass meters: 3500 PSIG (240 Bar), Stainless steel meters: 6000 PSIG (410 Bar)
Maximum Operating Temperature:
240°F (116°C) Note: for operation to 600°F (316°C), see our High Temperature Data sheet.
Standard Calibration Fluids:
Oil meters: DTE 25® @ 110°F (43°C), 0.873 sg
Water meters: tap water @ 70°F (21°C), 1.0 sg
Filtration Requirements:
74 micron filter or 200 mesh screen minimum
Materials of Construction:
Window Tube: Polycarbonate
Window Seals: Buna-N, PTFE option
Casing & End Ports: Anodized Aluminum, Brass, or Stainless Steel
Seals: Buna-N, optional EPR, FKM, or FFKM
Transfer Magnet: PTFE coated Alnico
All other internal parts: Stainless steel
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Real-World Applications
Bearing Lubrication Monitoring
AW-Lake’s Basic Variable Area flow meters are crucial in measuring the flow of bearing lubrication to ensure that machinery operates smoothly and efficiently by maintaining optimal lubrication levels. These meters provide precise real-time data on lubricant flow, helping to prevent over-lubrication or under-lubrication, which can lead to bearing wear or failure. Industries such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and heavy machinery rely on these meters to monitor lubrication systems, ensuring the longevity and reliability of their equipment.
Hydraulic Fluid Monitoring
Basic VA flow meters play a crucial role in hydraulic fluid monitoring, ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of hydraulic equipment such as booms, saws, drills, augers, compactors, power packs, concrete hammers, and snow removal equipment. By providing precise measurements of hydraulic fluid flow, these meters help prevent damage from over- or under-pressurization, maintain efficient operation, and maximize the equipment’s performance and reliability across various applications.
Vehicle Power Steering Fluid
Flow meters are utilized in vehicle power steering systems to monitor the flow of power steering fluid, serving as a vital diagnostic tool. They help ensure the power steering system remains functional, allowing for quick identification of issues and minimizing vehicle downtime. This is particularly crucial in military vehicles deployed overseas, where a power steering failure can be potentially deadly for troops relying on safe transportation.
Bearing Lubrication Monitoring
AW-Lake’s Basic Variable Area flow meters are crucial in measuring the flow of bearing lubrication to ensure that machinery operates smoothly and efficiently by maintaining optimal lubrication levels. These meters provide precise real-time data on lubricant flow, helping to prevent over-lubrication or under-lubrication, which can lead to bearing wear or failure. Industries such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and heavy machinery rely on these meters to monitor lubrication systems, ensuring the longevity and reliability of their equipment.
Hydraulic Fluid Monitoring
Basic VA flow meters play a crucial role in hydraulic fluid monitoring, ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of hydraulic equipment such as booms, saws, drills, augers, compactors, power packs, concrete hammers, and snow removal equipment. By providing precise measurements of hydraulic fluid flow, these meters help prevent damage from over- or under-pressurization, maintain efficient operation, and maximize the equipment’s performance and reliability across various applications.
Vehicle Power Steering Fluid
Flow meters are utilized in vehicle power steering systems to monitor the flow of power steering fluid, serving as a vital diagnostic tool. They help ensure the power steering system remains functional, allowing for quick identification of issues and minimizing vehicle downtime. This is particularly crucial in military vehicles deployed overseas, where a power steering failure can be potentially deadly for troops relying on safe transportation.
We work with you to increase process efficiency, reduce costly production down-time, establish real-time monitoring and control, and provide the critical tracking and record keeping necessary to meet EPA regulations.
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