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.
AW-Lake’s Water Inline Ultrasonic Flow Meter was designed to accurately measure the flow of water and water glycol solutions in small pipes from ½” – 2½” in diameter. The no-moving-parts design operates over a wide flow range with excellent low flow accuracy. The low-cost design is provided with threaded process connections, a 4-20mA analog output and a scaled dry contact pulse output for totalization, as well as Modbus RTU. Units are available with and without a detachable LCD display, which can be mounted up to 5 feet away from the flow meter body for convenience.
FEATURES:
• Reliable No-Moving-Parts Design for Long Term Reliability
• High Accuracy Over a Wide Flow Range: ±1% of Reading over Normal Range (25:1), ±2% of Reading over Extended Range (100:1)
• User-Friendly Backlit Display and User Interface
• Detachable Display for Remote Mount Installation up to 5 Feet from the Sensor Body
• Built-In Interval Data Logger for Easy Data Access via Modbus
• ANSI/NSF 61 & 372 Approval
Reliable No-Moving-Parts Design
The Water Inline Ultrasonic meter incorporates a pair of wetted ultrasonic transducers that face each other directly in the flow tube. This configuration maximizes signal strength and
long-term reliability.
Highly Accurate Over a Wide Flow Range
The flow tube design and direct beam path configuration is optimized for water and water/glycol solutions. This allows for improved accuracy at low flows.
Industrial Automation Protocol
The LCD Display version comes standard with Modbus RTU communications for instantaneous flow rate, volume total, run hours, and diagnostic information.
Easy to Install in Limited Straight Runs
The Water Inline Ultrasonic meter has an innovative flow tube design that simplifies installation by allowing for limited straight pipe upstream and downstream of the meter in most installations.
Simplified Installation and Commissioning
Each Water Inline Ultrasonic meter is fully configured and programmed before it leaves the factory and is ready for use upon delivery.
Safe in Wet Locations
IP67 (NEMA 6) rating allows for safe operation during temporary periods of submergence.
Measuring Accuracy:
±1.0% of reading over 25:1 turndown
±2.0% of reading over 100:1 turndown
Repeatability & Linearity:
±0.2%
OVERALL Flow Range:
500:1 turndown
Meter Sizes
½”, ¾”, 1″, 1¼”, 1½”, 2″, and 2½”
Sensing Method
Direct beam path wetted ultrasonic sensors utilizing differential transit time velocity measurement.
Piping System Connections
½” through 2”: Male NPT threads
2½”: ANSI Class 150 raised face flanges
Temperature Ranges
Fluid: 32°F to 250°F (0 to 121°C)
Ambient: -13°F to 131°F (-25 to 55°C)
Maximum Operating Pressure
400 PSI | 27.6 bar
Pressure Drop
Less than 1 PSI at 4 ft/s, decreasing at lower velocities
Power Supply Requirements
20-28V AC/DC; 50/60 Hz, 5 VA maximum
Isolated Analog Output
May be programmed for flow rate or temperature. Configurable as 4-20mA (non-isolated). Optional 0-5 V or 0-10 V output.
Isolated Totalizing Solid State Contact Closure Pulse Outputs
May be programmed for volume, alarm indication, or Modbus coil indication.
Contact Ratings: 50mA, 30 VDC max.
Contact Pulse Duration: 1000 ms
Optional: Contact pulse duration (50, 100, or 500 ms)
Isolated Totalizing Pulse Inputs (Optional)
For use with sinking open collector or dry contact outputs.
Input rating: 30 VDC, 10 mA maximum
Pulse duration: 50 ms minimum
Network Connections
Modbus RS485 serial interface – Standard with LCD Display units
Measurement Principle
Transit time ultrasonic
Pressure Rating
400 PSI
Options
LCD Display Units with Modbus or No-Display Units
Real-World Applications
Cooling Systems
The WIN ultrasonic meter is used to measure water and water/glycol solutions in cooling systems used in HVAC systems, industrial chillers, and refrigeration.
Hydraulic Systems
WIN Water Inline Ultrasonic meters are used in hydraulic systems in aircraft and industrial machinery to provide feedback on critical hydraulic fluids that provide lubrication and corrosion resistance.
Heat Transfer Systems
Solar thermal systems, geothermal systems, and other closed-loop heat transfer applications use these ultrasonic flow meters to monitor water-glycol solutions which are essential to enhancing thermal efficiency and preventing freezing.
Marine Fuel Monitoring
The JV-BB gear meter is ideal for marine fuel monitoring due to its robust construction, ensuring durability in harsh environments. Its repeatable accuracy ensures consistent measurements, crucial for fuel management. Unlike many meters, it doesn’t require a straight run for installation, offering flexibility in the often confined spaces of marine vessels. Additionally, its ability to detect flow in both directions ensures reliable monitoring, making it perfect for comprehensive marine fuel management systems.
Cooling Systems
The WIN ultrasonic meter is used to measure water and water/glycol solutions in cooling systems used in HVAC systems, industrial chillers, and refrigeration.
Hydraulic Systems
WIN Water Inline Ultrasonic meters are used in hydraulic systems in aircraft and industrial machinery to provide feedback on critical hydraulic fluids that provide lubrication and corrosion resistance.
Heat Transfer Systems
Solar thermal systems, geothermal systems, and other closed-loop heat transfer applications use these ultrasonic flow meters to monitor water-glycol solutions which are essential to enhancing thermal efficiency and preventing freezing.
Marine Fuel Monitoring
The JV-BB gear meter is ideal for marine fuel monitoring due to its robust construction, ensuring durability in harsh environments. Its repeatable accuracy ensures consistent measurements, crucial for fuel management. Unlike many meters, it doesn’t require a straight run for installation, offering flexibility in the often confined spaces of marine vessels. Additionally, its ability to detect flow in both directions ensures reliable monitoring, making it perfect for comprehensive marine fuel management systems.
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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