KF11 Impeller Flow Meter
The KF11 series Impeller flow meters are compact flow sensors with a plug-in installation, making them small and convenient. The KF11 series is available in various materials including PP, PVDF, PTFE, SS316L, brass, Hastelloy C, and titanium alloy.
The KF11 series Impeller flow sensors support square wave pulse signals (40-45Hz) at nominal flow rates per m/s. With a pulse converter, they can output 4-20mA. They can also be configured with the KF8100 flow transmitter (controller) for enhanced functions such as instantaneous flow rate, cumulative flow rate display, alarm prompts, 4-20mA output, RS485 communication output, and batch volumetric flow control output.
Structure of KF11 Flow Sensor
Five-Blade Impeller Design
The five-blade impeller design conforms to fluid mechanics principles, providing uniform force angles and better dynamic balance, ensuring superior linearity and repeatability.
Various Shafts and Bearings
- Shafts and Bearings: ZrO2, SS316L, Hastelloy C
- Impeller Materials: PTFE, PP, PVDF, ABS
- Body Materials: PP with glass fiber reinforcement, ABS, CPVC, PTFE, SS316L, Brass
Actual Flow Calibration
Calibration range: DN10-DN1000. Each sensor undergoes rigorous calibration and quality inspection. Each sensor leaves the factory with a K-coefficient within 2% of the standard value and a repeatability accuracy of 0.5%.
KF11 Series Impeller Flow Meters Technical Specifications
Model: KF11 Impeller Flow Meter
Description: The impeller features a five-blade design made of PP/PVDF/PTFE material, ensuring better dynamic balance and significantly improving the sensor’s linearity and repeatability. Minimum flow velocity: 0.1 m/s. NPN open-collector output, directly transmits to flow transmitters or PLCs, standard square wave signal, maximum transmission distance: 300 m. Applicable diameter: DN25-DN600 (1”-24”). Not suitable for media containing particulate or fibrous impurities.
- Diameter Range: DN25-DN600 (1”-24”)
- Flow Rate Range: 0.1-8m/s
- Linearity: L=±1%
- Repeatability: R=±0.5%
- Body Material: PP with glass fiber/CPVC
- Impeller Material: PP/PVC/PVDF/PTFE
- Shaft and Bearings: Al2O3/ZrO2/SS316L/Hastelloy C/Titanium Alloy
- O-rings: FPM/EPDM/Fluororubber
- Power Supply: DC 5-24V
- Protection Rating: IP68
Temperature and Pressure:
PP Body: 12.5bar@25°C-1.7bar@80°C
CPVC Body: 12.5bar@25°C-1.7bar@80°C
Output Signal: Square wave pulse signal: (40-45Hz) nominal flow rate per m/s. With pulse conversion module, it can output 4-20mA.
Features:
- Hall effect pulse output, open collector NPN, strong driving capability
- High chemical corrosion resistance
- IP68 protection rating, suitable for harsh field environments
- Plug-in type, easy installation, high reliability, virtually maintenance-free
Applications:
- Pure water process/reverse osmosis/ultrafiltration/EDI
- Water purification and filtration systems
- Cooling water and boiler water monitoring
- Chemical industry
- Agricultural irrigation
- Cleaning systems and monocrystalline silicon cleaning
- Pump protection
Model: KF11 Corrosion Resistant Impeller Flow Meters
Description: Suitable for highly corrosive fluids, resistant to sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, mixed acids, strong alkalis, etc. Flow components are made of corrosion-resistant materials such as PVDF, PTFE, Hastelloy, and titanium alloy. Virtually no pressure loss, maintenance-free. Flow velocity range 0.3-6 m/s, capable of measuring fluids with velocities greater than 0.3 m/s; not suitable for media containing particulate or fibrous impurities.
- Diameter Range: DN25-DN600 (1”-24”)
- Flow Velocity Range: 0.3-5m/s
- Linearity: L=±1%
- Repeatability: R=±0.5%
- Body Material: PVDF/PTFE
- Impeller Material: PVDF/PTFE
- Shaft and Bearings: Hastelloy C/Titanium Alloy/ZrO2
- O-rings: Fluororubber
- Power Supply: DC 5-24V
- Protection Rating: IP68
Temperature and Pressure:
PVDF Body: 12.5bar@25°C-2.5bar@100°C
PTFE Body: 12.5bar@25°C-2.5bar@100°C
Output Signal: Square Wave Pulse Signal: (40-45Hz) Nominal flow velocity per m/s.
Features:
- Hall effect pulse output, open collector NPN, strong driving capability
- High chemical corrosion resistance
- Minimum flow rate 0.3m/s
- IP68 protection rating, suitable for harsh environments
Applications:
- Sulfuric acid proportioning and flow rate monitoring
- Copper sulfate monitoring in electroplating baths
- Nitric acid mixtures
- Chemical waste liquids
Model: KF11-P10 Compact Flow Sensor
Description: Suitable for small-diameter pipes, mounted on standard tee fittings, available in plastic and stainless steel, size range DN15-DN50 (0.5″-1.5″). Virtually no pressure loss, maintenance-free. Flow velocity range 0.2-5m/s, capable of measuring fluids with velocities greater than 0.2m/s. Not suitable for media containing particulate or fibrous impurities.
- Diameter Range: DN15-DN50 (0.5”-2”)
- Flow Velocity Range: 0.2-5m/s
- Linearity: L=±1%
- Repeatability: R=±0.5%
- Body Material: PP Engineering Plastic
- Impeller Material: PP
- Shaft and Bearings: Al2O3/ZrO2
- O-rings: FPM/EPDM/Fluororubber
- Power Supply: DC 5-24V
- Protection Rating: IP68
Temperature and Pressure: PP Body: 12.5 bar @ 25°C – 1.7 bar @ 80°C
Output Signal: Square wave pulse signal: 45 Hz per m/s nominal flow rate.
Features:
- Hall effect pulse output, open collector NPN, strong driving capability;
- High chemical corrosion resistance;
- Minimum flow rate 0.2 m/s;
- Compatible with standard tee fittings;
Applications:
- Pure water processes/reverse osmosis/ultrafiltration/EDI;
- Water purification and filtration systems;
- Cooling water and boiler water monitoring;
- Agricultural irrigation;
- Cleaning systems and monocrystalline silicon cleaning;
- Swimming pools and hot springs;
- Pump protection;
Model: KF11-P10 Corrosion-Resistant Flow Sensor
Description: Suitable for highly corrosive fluids, resistant to sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, mixed acids, strong alkalis, etc. Flow components are made of corrosion-resistant materials such as PVDF, PTFE, Hastelloy, and titanium alloy. Virtually no pressure loss, maintenance-free. Flow velocity range 0.3-6 m/s, capable of measuring fluids with velocities greater than 0.3 m/s. Not suitable for media containing particulate or fibrous impurities.
- Diameter Range: DN15-DN50 (0.5”-2”)
- Flow Velocity Range: 0.3-5m/s
- Linearity: L=±1%
- Repeatability: R=±0.5%
- Body Material: PVDF
- Impeller Material: PVDF/PTFE
- Shaft and Bearings: Al2O3/ZrO2/Hastelloy C/Titanium Alloy
- O-rings: Fluororubber
- Power Supply: DC 5-24V
- Protection Rating: IP68
Temperature and Pressure:
PVDF Body: 12.5bar@25°C-2.5bar@100°C
Output Signal:
Square Wave Pulse Signal: 45Hz per m/s nominal flow rate.
Features:
- Hall effect pulse output, open collector NPN, strong driving capability;
- High chemical corrosion resistance;
- IP68 protection rating, suitable for harsh field environments;
- Compatible with standard tee fittings;
Applications:
- Sulfuric acid proportioning and flow rate monitoring;
- Copper sulfate monitoring in electroplating baths;
- Nitric acid mixtures;
- Chemical waste liquids;
Model: KF11-S10 Metal Impeller Flow Meter
Description:
Suitable for high temperature and high pressure environments; virtually no pressure loss, maintenance-free; flow velocity range 0.3-6m/s, can measure fluids with a velocity greater than 0.3m/s; not suitable for media containing particulate or fibrous impurities;
- Diameter range: DN25-DN600 (1”-24”)
- Flow velocity range: 0.3-6m/s
- Linearity: L=±1%
- Repeatability: R=±0.5%
- Body material: SS316L
- Impeller material: PVDF/PTFE
- Shaft and bearings: SS316L/Hastelloy C
- O-rings: FPM/EPDM/Fluororubber
- Power supply: DC 5-24V
- Protection rating: IP68
Temperature and pressure: 30bar@100°C
Output signal:
Square wave pulse signal: 45Hz, nominal flow rate per m/s.
Features:
- Hall effect pulse output, open collector NPN, strong driving capability;
- High chemical corrosion resistance;
- Maximum temperature 100°C;
- Minimum flow rate 0.3m/s;
- IP68 protection rating, suitable for harsh environments;
- Good stability and strong anti-interference capability;
- Plug-in type, easy installation, high reliability, virtually maintenance-free;
Applications:
- Water supply systems;
- High-pressure irrigation;
- Manufacturing;
- Cooling and heating systems;
Model: KF11-G10 High-Pressure Impeller Flow Sensor
Description:
Suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure environments; Applicable diameter: DN50-DN600 (2″-24″); Sanitary grade available, length customizable. Uses alloy or PTFE impellers for better measurement needs. Not suitable for media containing particulate or fibrous impurities.
- Diameter Range: DN25-DN600 (1″-24″)
- Flow Velocity Range: 0.5-6m/s
- Linearity: L=±2%
- Repeatability: R=±1%
- Body Material: SS316L/Brass
- Impeller Material: Alloy/PTFE
- Shaft and Bearings: SS316L/Hastelloy C/Titanium Alloy
- O-rings: FPM/EPDM/Fluororubber
- Power Supply: DC 5-24V
- Protection Rating: IP68
Temperature and Pressure: 110bar@120°C
Output Signal: Square Wave Pulse Signal: 45Hz nominal flow rate per m/s. With pulse conversion module, output can be 4-20mA.
Features:
- Hall effect pulse output, open collector NPN, strong driving capability;
- High chemical corrosion resistance;
- Customizable insertion length;
- Maximum temperature 120°C, maximum pressure 110bar;
- Minimum flow rate 0.5m/s;
- IP68 protection rating, suitable for harsh environments;
- Good stability, strong anti-interference capability;
- Installation type, easy installation, high reliability, virtually maintenance-free;
Applications:
- Pure water processes/reverse osmosis/ultrafiltration/EDI;
- Water purification and filtration systems;
- Cooling water and boiler water monitoring;
- Swimming pools and hot springs;
- Chemical industry;
- Agricultural irrigation;
- Cleaning systems and monocrystalline silicon cleaning;
KF11 Flow Sensor Dimensions and Installation
Flow Display – Transmitter – Controller
The KF11 Series Impeller Flow Meters can be configured with the KF8100 flow transmitter for real-time flow display, signal output, and batch volumetric flow control output.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display | Large LCD display; instantaneous flow & cumulative (total) flow; alarm indication & 4–20mA output status; cyclic menu with password protection |
| Measurement Range | 0–10 KHz (n < 120,000 rpm) |
| Measurement Accuracy (complete system) | Linearity: ±1% (at flow velocity above 0.5 m/s); Repeatability: ±0.5% |
| Signal Input | KF11 insertion-type impeller (paddlewheel) flow sensor; other similar pulse-type flow sensors |
| Signal Output | Instantaneous flow high/low limit output (relay output); 4–20mA proportional control / transmitter output; RS485 communication output; pulse output; batch volumetric flow control output (optional) |
| Environmental Requirements | Temperature: −20 to +70°C (−4 to 158°F); Humidity: 0–95% RH, non-condensing; free from strong electric/magnetic fields; no significant vibration |
| Mounting Options | Panel-mounted (panel bracket); wall-mounted (wall-mount box); integrated (integrated base) |
| Protection Rating | IP65, chemical-resistant |
| Weight | 0.25 kg |
| Instrument Dimensions | 99 × 99 × 60 mm |
| Panel Cutout Dimensions | 93 × 93 mm |
| Power Consumption | 1 W |
| Power Supply | DC 24V (DC 9–26V) |
Installation Accessories
For KF11 Impeller Flow Meters, we also supply a variety of installation accessories, including PVC tees, PVDF tees, PTFE tees, and stainless steel tees. PP wafer flanges, PVC welded bases, stainless steel welded bases, and saddle clamps are also available.
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The KF11 Series Impeller Flow Meters offer a lower-cost flow measurement solution with broad customization options, suitable for most clean liquids. They can serve as an alternative to electromagnetic flow meters, turbine flow meters, and other similar products. Please contact our sales engineers anytime for customized solutions.
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