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This flow meter type is popular in industries such as: food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, wastewater management and water treatment, pulp and paper, power, HVAC, and mining. Within these industries and others, they are often used to measure the flow of dirty and highly hazardous or corrosive fluids. Read More…

Clamp-On Flow Meters Clamp-on flow meters, sometimes known as non-invasive flow meters, are ultrasonic flow meters designed to measure flow without physically touching the fluid.
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Monterey, CA  |  831-373-0200

Sierra manufacturers high performance mass flow meters and controllers for nearly any gas, liquid or steam. Customers choose Sierra when they need an accurate and repeatable flow measurement, short delivery lead times, expert flow advice and long term support. When it matters, choose Sierra. Visit www.sierrainstruments.com.

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Sturtevant, WI  |  262-886-2695

SIKA is a developer and manufacturer of flow control products and a wide variety of other measuring and monitoring systems. Our inventory includes flow sensors, flow meters, flow switches, and many more. We know that flow solutions aren't one-size-fits-all, which is why we provide consultation and flow management solutions that are individualized and customized to your requirements. When you choose SIKA, you will receive efficient, durable products and customer service tailored to your needs.

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Crystal Lake, IL  |  847-857-6076

Tek-Trol LLC is one of the industry's longest-running and most experienced flow meter manufacturers. Our passionate, highly skilled workers and our advanced technology allow us to make the best metal fabrications in the industry. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction make us a preferred choice for companies looking for flow meters. We are focused on continually improving our products and our service, so you are only ever getting the best from us.

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Tek-Trol LLC $$$

Huntersville, NC  |  800-325-1405

The flow meters that we are able to provide will withstand the tests of time in order to provide a long lasting value! We have locations in thirty five countries worldwide and we are dedicated to being wherever you need us to be! We have the knowledge and the capability to work with you closely in order to come up with the perfect product to suit your needs! Visit our website today to learn more about what we may do for you!

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Burkert USA Corporation $$$

Salinas, CA  |  831-884-3109

MAG Flow Meters has been a premier supplier of flow meters for more than 25 years. With our hard work and dedication, we are able to provide high-quality products and competitive prices. Over the years, we have continued to grow and expand, raising industry standards in the process. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction makes us a premier flow-meter industry leader.

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They are so useful for these types of applications because, since they do not actually come in contact with the fluids, the flow meter sensor heads are not at risk for damage like corrosion.

Instead of reading flow from inside the pipe, they read flow from the outside of the pipe, the surface to which they are clamped. There, the flow meter sensor(s) collect flow data by sending and receiving ultrasonic pulses. They send their collected data to a connected readout for interpretation. Typically, this readout device is digital, but it can also use analog outputs, relay outputs, binary + RTD inputs, or a combination of all of them.

Most often, these highly useful flow meters come in single and dual-sensor models. Single sensor meters work using piezoelectric transmit and receive crystals that are planted in just one sensor body. Customers clamp these onto a single point on the pipe surface and connect the sensor to the pipe using a coupling compound. Dual-sensor meters are built with the transmit crystal in one sensor body and the receive crystal in the other.

The main drawback of clamp-on flow meters is the fact that they do not work well with pipes that are lined, particularly linings of copper, concrete, plastic or fiberglass. This is because the lining interferes with transmit and receive signals, making the flow meter readings inaccurate.

Nevertheless, the unique, non-invasive nature of clamp-on flow meters presents a variety of benefits. First, the monitored flow remains undisturbed and without pressure drops. This allows for undistorted, more accurate readings. In addition, during installation, it is not necessary to break open your pipe system in order to insert the flow meter. Rather, you can easily install and uninstall the meter by clamping on to your pipe. This not only saves you time and money, but also makes it less likely that your system will leak or become contaminated. Also, because your meter will not be exposed to fluids, it will last longer. This is cost-effective both in the short and the long run; if you like, when you’re done with one application, you can remove your meter from the pipe and use it on another.

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