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Industrial Flow Meters for Liquids, Gases, Steam and Open-Channel Measurement

Industrial Flow Meters for Liquids, Gases, Steam and Open-Channel Measurement

Select magnetic, ultrasonic, turbine, vortex, thermal mass, Coriolis, radar and variable-area flow meters engineered around your medium, pipe size, accuracy and communication requirements.
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Different Types of Flow Meters

Magnetic Flow Meter
Magnetic Flow Meter
Measures conductive liquids and slurries without moving parts, providing low pressure loss and flexible liner and electrode options.
Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Supports clamp-on, insertion, inline and open-channel measurement for water with minimal process interruption.
Turbine Flow Meter
Turbine Flow Meter
Delivers fast, repeatable volumetric measurement for clean, low-viscosity liquids in batching and control systems.
Vortex Flow Meter
Vortex Flow Meter
Measures steam, compressed air, natural gas and low-viscosity liquids through a robust sensing principle with no moving parts.
Thermal Gas Mass Flow Meter
Thermal Gas Mass Flow Meter
Directly measures gas mass flow without separate pressure and temperature compensation, ideal for utilities and process monitoring.
Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
Provides direct mass flow, density and temperature measurement with high accuracy for demanding liquid and gas processes and trade settlement.
Radar Flow Meter
Radar Flow Meter
Measures surface velocity, level and calculated discharge without contact in rivers, canals, culverts and drainage networks.
Rotameter Flow Meter
Rotameter Flow Meter
Offers simple local indication for liquids and gases through a proven variable-area tube and float design.
Special Customized
Special Customized
Adapts technology, materials, connections, outputs and enclosures for unusual media,micro flow rate, dimensions or installation constraints.

Key Factors Affecting Flow Meter Accuracy and Performance

Process Medium and Physical Properties

Identify medium state and physical properties. Conductivity, viscosity, density, corrosiveness, solids, entrained air and cleanliness determine which flow measurement principle and wetted materials can perform reliably.

Normal, Minimum and Maximum Flow

Size the meter around the actual operating range, not only the pipe diameter or peak flow. Correct sizing improves low-flow sensitivity, turndown, repeatability and control while avoiding excessive velocity or unnecessary pressure loss.

Pressure, Temperature and Material Compatibility

Check maximum operating pressure, process and ambient temperature, chemical compatibility, abrasion and sanitation requirements. 

Piping and Installation Conditions

Straight-run availability, full-pipe condition, upstream pumps or valves, vibration, pipe material and access for installation can affect results. The meter style should suit the available space and whether process shutdown is possible.

Calibration, Diagnostics and Lifecycle Cost

A practical flow meter should remain verifiable and serviceable throughout its working life. Consider calibration documentation, diagnostic functions, cleaning access, replacement parts and expected maintenance before comparing total cost.

How to Choose the Right Flow Meter?

How to Choose the Right Flow Meter?

Begin with complete application data: medium composition, conductivity, viscosity, solids, normal and maximum flow, pipe size, pressure, temperature, required accuracy, power and output signal. Then review installation constraints, including straight pipe length, whether the pipe remains full and whether the line can be shut down.


Magnetic flow meters are a strong choice for conductive liquids and slurry. Clamp-on ultrasonic meters suit retrofit projects where the pipe should not be cut. Turbine meters perform well with clean, low-viscosity fluids, while vortex meters are widely used for steam and utility gases. Thermal mass meters measure gas mass flow directly, and Coriolis meters are selected when direct mass flow, density or tighter accuracy is required. Radar systems are suitable for non-contact open-channel measurement.


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Flow Meters Applications in Industry

Flow Meters Applications in Water and Wastewater
Water and Wastewater

Magnetic and ultrasonic flow meters support treatment plants, pump stations, distribution networks, irrigation, sewage pipelines and leakage monitoring with low-maintenance measurement options.

Flow Meters Applications in Oil, Gas and Energy
Oil, Gas and Energy

Turbine, vortex, thermal mass, Coriolis and ultrasonic technologies measure fuels, natural gas, compressed air, steam and utility consumption for production and energy management.

Flow Meters Applications in Chemical and Petrochemical
Chemical and Petrochemical

Corrosion-resistant magnetic, Coriolis and customized flow meters handle acids, alkalis, solvents and slurries when compatible wetted materials are selected.

Flow Meters Applications in Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical

Sanitary magnetic and Coriolis meters provide repeatable measurement for water, milk, beer, juice, syrup and hygienic batching lines with cleanable process connections.

Flow Meters Applications in Machinery, HVAC and Automation
Machinery, HVAC and Automation

Compact inline and clamp-on meters monitor chilled water, cooling circuits, lubrication, hydraulic equipment and machine processes, with outputs for PLC or building-management integration.

Flow Meters Applications in Environmental and Open-Channel Monitoring
Environmental and Open-Channel Monitoring

Radar and ultrasonic systems measure level, surface velocity and discharge in rivers, canals, culverts, drainage systems and flood-monitoring projects without contacting the water.

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