Litre Meter specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of flowmeters. The VFF meter has been developed over 25 years and provides measurement ability over wide ranges and, if needed, at extreme pressures. Listed below are all the flow meters within our range that are suitable for adhesives, epoxy resins and similar:
Positive displacement flowmeters, also known as PD meters, measure volumes of fluid flowing through by counting repeatedly the filling and discharging of known fixed volumes. A typical positive displacement flowmeter comprises a chamber that obstructs the flow. Inside the chamber, a rotating/reciprocating mechanical unit is placed to create fixed-volume discrete parcels from the passing fluid. In the VFF the rotor is basically a disc shape with an annular groove on its underside capable of holding and transporting flow from the chamber inlet to the outlet i.e. a rotary piston. The units are manufactured in 316 stainless steel or titanium. They can measure pulsing flows. Suitable for a wide range of adhesives and epoxies. 0.01 to 33,000 l/hr. +/-0.5% accuracy, +/-0.25% repeatability.
Also known as a radial turbine the highly efficient Pelton Wheel meter has some major advantages. The very large blade area compared with the flow inlet port size produces an exceptionally wide range flowmeter which can measure very low flows. The flow through the inlet of the meter is accurately directed onto the rotor which rotates at a speed in linear proportion to the flow rate. A small sensing coil detects the ferrites mounted in the flow meter rotor blade tips as they pass. No drag is imposed on the rotor which assists in the measurement of extremely low flows. Sapphire bearings provide a very low friction mechanically-robust bearing with long life characteristics. Turndown can be as high as 280:1. Ideally suited for low viscosity adhesive constituents measurement up to 2" pipe sizes and larger and up to 10cSt. 0.003 to 500 l/min; ±2.0% of reading (also 1.0%); some models suitable for flow measurement at higher pressure.
Inline 'axial' turbine flowmeters are velocity measuring devices - they measure the average velocity of a fluid flowing through the body of the meter. Mounted within the body of a liquid turbine flowmeter is a vaned rotor. The rotor is centred on a shaft and allowed to rotate on bearings. The shaft is supported in the housing by tube bundles that also provide a measure of flow conditioning for the fluid stream. Good for low viscosity epoxy and catalyst flow metering. Wide size range and excellent accuracy. 0.24-17 up to 3028-56775 litres/min. Overrange 150% intermittent. ±0.25% reading - typical. ±0.1% repeatability.
Positive displacement flowmeters, also known as PD meters, measure volumes of fluid flowing through by counting repeatedly the filling and discharging of known fixed volumes. A typical positive displacement flowmeter comprises a chamber that obstructs the flow. Inside the chamber, a rotating/reciprocating mechanical unit is placed to create fixed-volume discrete parcels from the passing fluid. The helical screw principle uses 2 counter rotating gears to form a continuous constant volume cavity. The OMK is a stainless steel version suitable for water flow metering. 0.2 to 100 litres per minute, +/-0.5 to +/-2% accuracy, +/-0.2% repeatability. Other versions like the OMG and OME flowmeter can be selected for suitable adhesives and resins; +/-0.1 to +/-0.3% accuracy, +/-0.01% repeatability. 0.1 to 7500 l/min.
From the stringent hygiene requirements of the manufacturing process to simple dispensing measurement at point of sale the industry relies on flow measurement. The Digmesa range of technologies offer cost effectives solutions for many applications. Whether you require beer or cold drinks dispensing, cellar auditing systems, coffee makers (industrial and domestic) or flowmeters for vending machines these meters can help. Ideally suited for low pressure adhesive flow measurement using plastic bodies from Arnite, PEEK or PVDF. From about 30 ml/min to 30 litres per minute although the EPI flowmeter is positive displacement and suitable for higher viscosity adhesives at 60 ml/min to 16 litres per minute. Contact factory for details. MOQ 100 units. +/-2% reading, +/-0.25% repeatability. EPI */-1% reading linearity.
