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.
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Gear Meters

JVH High Pressure Gear Meter

Designed for use in systems rated up to 15,000 psi (1035 bar), JVH positive displacement flow meters are well suited for oils, fuels, additives, and chemicals in hazardous areas. JVH meters come standard with Inconel bolts for added strength and better corrosion resistance. The internal design has reduced space between the gears and measuring chamber to reduce slippage and improve the low flow performance of the meter.
Built To measure Flow in hazardous, high pressure environments

The JVH High Pressure Positive Displacement Flow Meter is part of AW-Lake’s “Next-Generation” line of Gear Meters and is the result of decades of experience, listening to customers and extensive and diligent study of the latest technologies available. These high performance flow meters have tighter machining tolerances, higher resolution, higher pressure rating, and improved accuracy over their competitors. This meter maintains high accuracy and repeatability, despite changing viscosity conditions, up to ±0.25% accuracy with select sensors. Applications well suited to the JVH meters include offshore production platforms, hydraulic power units, gas dehydration systems, and chemical processing plants.

The JVH high pressure positive displacement flow meters build upon the performance you expect from us and take ease of use and durability to the next level, offering greater efficiencies in operation with higher resolution, higher standard pressure rating (up to 6,000 psi), wider turndowns, and improved accuracy – even in changing viscosity conditions.

  • Eliminate Waste – Maintain repeatable and accurate flow measurement, independent of changing fluid conditions.   Track and report usage to quantify product/process quality, pump performance, or material levels.
  • Reduce Costs – By using the correct amount of expensive/costly fluids in your process and not overdosing, you can reduce material costs. And with proper lubrication or chemical dosing you can reduce maintenance costs.
  • Improve Product Quality – With flow meters that can ensure ±0.1% repeatability, you are able to maintain consistency in your processes by assuring each batch is the same. Despite long and continuous operation, these meters perform at the same level month after month… year after year.
  • Operate with Ease – Paired with our smart EDGE family of flow sensors there is one easy to learn set-up procedure available via phone or PC app.  Our friendly & knowledgeable staff of Application Engineers are here to help you select the right meter and get you up and running quickly.
  • Enjoy Flexibility – The new meters were designed to seamlessly integrate with the EDGE sensors, which are available in panel mount, local mount, and battery, loop, or DC powered displays.  Choose your output as well: Frequency or Analog (voltage or 4-20mA), or Modbus.
Measuring Accuracy:

± 0.5% over full range with 30cP fluid, ± 0.25% optional with select sensors

Repeatability:

± 0.1%

Flow Measuring Ranges:

JVHS-10:  0.001 to 0.5 gpm  |  1.4 to 720 gpd  |  0.005 to 2.0 lpm
JVHS-12:  0.005 to 0.8 gpm  |  7.2 to 1152 gpd  |  0.02 to 3.0 lpm
JVHS-20:  0.02 to 2.0 gpm  |  28.8 to 2880 gpd  |  0.1 to 7.0 lpm
JVHS-30:  0.1 to 7.0 gpm  |  144 to 10,080 gpd  |  0.5 to 25 lpm
JVHS-60:  0.1 to 20 gpm  |  144 to 28,800 gpd  |  0.5 to 75 lpm

Maximum Operating Pressure

up to 15,000 psi

Maximum Fluid Temperature

Depends on sensor used, refer to sensor page

Ports:  

Autoclave, Medium Pressure

Materials of Construction:

Body:  316L Stainless Steel
Gears:  Stainless Steel (DIN 1.4122)
Bearings:  Stainless Steel Ball Bearings or Tungsten Carbide Sleeve Bushing
O-Ring:  FKM or FFKM
Shaft:  420 Stainless Steel or Tungsten Carbide
Bolts:  Inconel 718

Calibration

7-point logarithmic calibration

Output Options

Wide variety of options: see “Choose Your Sensor” tab below for details

AW-Lake offers a wide variety of electronics options to pair with your flow meter, including Frequency, Analog, Modbus, HART, EX-rated, High Temp, Wireless, Bluetooth, Fiber Optic, and more. If you’re not sure what you need, reach out and we can help you!

EDGE Family of Electronics:

When paired with the EDGE Family of flow electronics, the “Next Gen” meters give you your flow data in the format you need, delivered seamlessly to your PLC, PC, remote display, or smart phone. These easy to deploy EDGE sensors and displays offer innovative signal processing, increased accuracy from linearization, and flexibility to choose the output you need (pulse, analog, or Modbus). Enterprise Flow Data Delivery with an EDGE.

TRANSMITTERS & CONTROLLERS:
Additional SENSORS:

 

JVH High Pressure Gear Meter Datasheet


Gear Meter Manual


JVH Series – EDGE Sensor Installation Orientation


JVHS Dimensions


CRN Certificates for AW-Lake Gear Meters


Offshore Oil Production – JVH Gear Meter – Application Stories


Subsea Hydraulics – Gear Meter – Application Stories


Gear Meter Brochure


JVH High Pressure Gear Meter Datasheet


Gear Meter Manual


JVH Series – EDGE Sensor Installation Orientation


JVHS Dimensions


CRN Certificates for AW-Lake Gear Meters


Offshore Oil Production – JVH Gear Meter – Application Stories


Subsea Hydraulics – Gear Meter – Application Stories


Gear Meter Brochure


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Real-World Applications


Offshore Chemical Injection Skids

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The JVH have been used on offshore chemical injection skids on stationary and floating production platforms for many years. This meter is equipped for pressures up to 15,000 psi (1035 bar) and are built with bolts made of Inconel 718 for superior corrosion resistance and strength. This meter is well suited for oils and fuels, as well as the additives and chemicals found in offshore chemical injection.

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Hydraulic Power Units

The JVH high pressure gear meter is integral to the operation of a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) by accurately measuring the flow rate of hydraulic fluid within the system. This real-time data helps ensure that the hydraulic fluid flow remains within specified parameters, essential for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of the HPU. By monitoring flow rates, the JVH aids in detecting leaks, blockages, or performance issues, enabling timely maintenance and optimal operation of hydraulic machinery.

Gas Dehydration Systems

In a gas dehydration system, a JVH gear meter is employed to precisely measure the flow rate of liquid desiccants used to remove moisture from natural gas. The meter’s accurate measurement ensures the correct amount of desiccant is maintained, optimizing the moisture removal process. By providing real-time flow data, the gear meter helps maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the gas dehydration system, preventing gas quality issues and ensuring safe, continuous operation.

Chemical Processing

The JVH gear meter is ideal for Chemical Processing for its materials of construction, high pressure rating, and high accuracy, which is crucial for maintaining correct ratios, ensuring product consistency and optimizing reaction conditions. With a JVH installed in the process, operators can detect and address any deviations promptly, enhancing process efficiency, product quality and worker safety.

Offshore Chemical Injection Skids

Learn More

The JVH have been used on offshore chemical injection skids on stationary and floating production platforms for many years. This meter is equipped for pressures up to 15,000 psi (1035 bar) and are built with bolts made of Inconel 718 for superior corrosion resistance and strength. This meter is well suited for oils and fuels, as well as the additives and chemicals found in offshore chemical injection.

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Hydraulic Power Units

The JVH high pressure gear meter is integral to the operation of a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) by accurately measuring the flow rate of hydraulic fluid within the system. This real-time data helps ensure that the hydraulic fluid flow remains within specified parameters, essential for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of the HPU. By monitoring flow rates, the JVH aids in detecting leaks, blockages, or performance issues, enabling timely maintenance and optimal operation of hydraulic machinery.

Gas Dehydration Systems

In a gas dehydration system, a JVH gear meter is employed to precisely measure the flow rate of liquid desiccants used to remove moisture from natural gas. The meter’s accurate measurement ensures the correct amount of desiccant is maintained, optimizing the moisture removal process. By providing real-time flow data, the gear meter helps maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the gas dehydration system, preventing gas quality issues and ensuring safe, continuous operation.

Chemical Processing

The JVH gear meter is ideal for Chemical Processing for its materials of construction, high pressure rating, and high accuracy, which is crucial for maintaining correct ratios, ensuring product consistency and optimizing reaction conditions. With a JVH installed in the process, operators can detect and address any deviations promptly, enhancing process efficiency, product quality and worker safety.

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.