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GF Series Gear Flow Meter

Gear Flow Meter is a new product of ours. Gear Flow Meter is a type of positive displacement flow transmitter. It is a transmitter for measuring volume flow with high precision. Installation restrictions are smaller.

Compared with oval gear flow meters, GF Series Gear Flow Meter has more advantages in measuring micro flow. There are aluminum alloy material, stainless steel material. Hydraulic oil, diesel oil, and even high viscosity fluids can be measured. There is a new type of PTFE material, which can withstand hydrofluoric acid, 98% sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, etc.

Benefits of the Gear Flow Meters

  • Capable of measuring very low flow rates, down to 0.6 L/h (10 mL/min);
  • High measurement accuracy and repeatability (±0.5% of reading, 0.1% repeatability);
  • Withstands extreme temperatures (-196°C to 200°C) (please consult our sales manager for custom high/low temperature specifications);
  • Wide turndown ratio of 1:150;
  • High resolution (10–16 pulses per revolution);
  • Multiple signal output types (pulse, analog, RS-485, and HART);
  • Capable of measuring highly corrosive liquids (such as sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid);
  • Capable of measuring high-viscosity media (syrups, asphalt, honey, etc.), with viscosity up to 400,000 cps;
  • Pressure range can be customized between 1.0 MPa and 45 MPa;
  • Available in stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or full PTFE construction;

Specifications

ModelMeasure RangeKPressure-BarTemperatureAccuracyInterfaceInstallation dimensions
L/HP/LAluminum alloystainless steel
GF020.6-5010500150400-15-80℃+/- 0.5%G1/8Φ84*55
-196℃-200℃( Range 1:10)
GF045-2509117150400-15-80℃+/- 1.0%    (Range 1:100)G1/4Φ84*55
-196℃-200℃
GF0610-5003000150400-15-80℃G1/4Φ84*67
-196℃-200℃
GF1050-12001280150400-15-80℃G1/2Φ84*67
-196℃-200℃
GF15200-3000126.75150400-15-80℃G3/4Φ116*98*74
-196℃-200℃
GF251000-1200061.1150400-15-80℃G1-1/2158*118*68
-196℃-200℃
GF322000-2000059.9150400-15-80℃G1-1/2158*18*68
-196℃-200℃

Gear Flow Meter Dimension

Gear flow meters have a compact structure, making them suitable for installation in confined spaces. Furthermore, installation requires no preceding or following straight pipe sections; flexible hoses can also be installed directly. We support customization of threaded, ferrule, clamp, and flange mounting interfaces. The dimensional drawings below are for your reference. You can also contact our sales engineers for dimensional drawings of customized solutions.

Gear Flow Meter Applications

GF gear flow meters can measure all liquids that can be handled by any pump (centrifugal pump, peristaltic pump, and diaphragm pump, etc.) and have lubricating properties. Examples include: diesel fuel, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, and other lubricating greases.

Automotive Industry:

Hydraulics: Volume and flow rate measurement; Leakage monitoring;

Quantification and filling: Monitoring of A/B two-component and mixing ratios.

Chemical Industry:

Measurement and control of high-viscosity products: Asphalt, ink, honey, syrup, etc.

Air Conditioning Industry: Refrigerant R143a

GF Series Gear Flow Meter is especially suitable for flow measurement of heavy oil, polyvinyl alcohol, resin, glue, edible oil, dyes and other medium with high viscosity. It can measure fluid with viscosity up to 10000Pa.s.

Gear Flow Meter Applications

The gear flowmeter with aluminum alloy main body can withstand the pressure of 1.6 MPa;
The gear flowmeter with the main body of PTFE can withstand the pressure of 0.6MPa;
The gear flowmeter with the main body made of stainless steel can withstand the ultra-high pressure of 40~45MPa.

Cryogenic Liquids - Liquid Nitrogen - Liquid Oxygen -196℃

There are many customers who use our low temperature type GF Series Gear Flow Meter to measure cryogenic liquids.
Such as -196 ℃ liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen, liquefied carbon dioxide and so on. The measurements are good.

If the flow range is larger, it can be measured with a low temperature turbine flowmeter.

GF Series Gear Flow Meter can measure the tiny flow of 0.6-50L/H.
Even drips are measurable.

Measurable Media Statistics

The table below shows a list of media that our company’s GF gear flow meters can measure and have measured. This list is not exhaustive and is provided for your reference only.

30% hydrochloric acidWaterFuel
Liquid oxygenAmmoniaFerric chloride
0# dieselLiquid ammoniaSimilar to heavy oil
Weakly acidic and alkaline aqueous solutionHydraulic oilDecamethyl ammonium bromide
Sulfuric acidOilWater-oil mixture
DichloromethaneCement additivesMixture of benzenesulfonic acid xylene and other mixtures
Acidic feed liquidPure waterHigh viscosity glue
First-level demineralized waterHydrogen peroxide, bromineOrganic wastewater
Liquid nitrogenDieselRefrigerant
Stamping oilGlue paintSoybean oil
AlcoholMethanolPalm oil
GreaseDeionized waterPolyurethane resin
DrugsHydrochloric acidChemical liquid
Nylon oilHydrofluoric acidCorrosive solution
4106 aviation lubricantTransmission oilLiquid alkali
Sodium chlorideAlkaline solutionPolyferric sulfate
PaintResinMethanol/ethanol
Oil and fatHydrogen peroxideExtract liquid paste
Thionyl chloridesimilar to water, slightly corrosive220 gear oil
No. 2 oil and fatEthylene glycolViscous and corrosive water emulsion
Isopropyl alcoholCooking oilSolution
Trichloroacetic acidHigh viscosity liquidPAM (Pralidoxime Iodide), PCM (protein carboxyl methylase)
Pure seawaterMethylene chloride and propylene oxideLiquid rubber
PAC (polyaluminium chloride)Jet fuelUltra-low temperature liquid nitrogen
Alcohol mixtureAlcoholsLatex paint
Crude oilMercuryCutting oil
Similar to waterAcidic liquidChemical solvent
Cement grinding aidSalt waterViscous material
Corrosive liquidsButterPurified water
3#B biodieselHigh viscosity hot melt adhesive20% ammonia water
70% syrupCorrosive chemical solutionDimethyl carbonate
Wetting agentMotor oilSoap material Soap material (containing HCL)
Reagent n-hexaneGear oilP507 saponified organic phase (containing HCL)
Allyl chloride50% phosphoric acidEr/Tm material (containing HCEr/Tm material (containing HCL)
IS0 VG320Lubricating oil5.5N hydrochloric acid
Polyurethane liquid
Viscosity is lower than honey
Alcohol solventTap water
Methanol water solutionStrong acid aqueous solutionHolmium erbium solution (containing hydrochloric acid)
Urea solutionAcid and alkali resistant solutionLutetium-rich solution (containing hydrochloric acid)
Viscosity 30CP
Organic solvent
Organic amineSoap material (containing HCL)
SpiceNitric acidP507 saponified organic phase (containing HCL)P507 saponified organic phase (containing HCL)
Chemical liquidsviscous liquidEr/Tm material (containing HCL)
Strong acid and alkaliBromidePure holmium solution (containing hydrochloric acid)
Liquid metal sodiumWhite winePure erbium solution (containing hydrochloric acid)
Alcohol pure waterFlow engine oil and hydraulic oilTb/Dy tank organic phase (containing HCL)Tb/Dy tank organic phase (containing HCL)
Acid and alkali solution30% glycerolTerbium dysprosium material (Contains HCL)
Waste acidEthylene glycol coolant4.5N hydrochloric acid
Neutralized wastewaterWater plus glue30% liquid alkali
15th aviation hydraulic oilSurfactantPure dysprosium liquid (containing hydrochloric acid)
Animal fats and oilsAB glueTb-rich liquid (containing hydrochloric acid)
FuelScale inhibitor or sulfuric acidOrganic phase of Tb/Dy tank (containing HCL)
Calcium chloride chilled water320 gear oilTb-rich material (containing HCL)
White oilNormal temperature water5.0N hydrochloric acid
AB glue curing agent, density like waterDesalted waterPure terbium liquid (containing hydrochloric acid)
AB glue main agent, viscosity like butterIsocyanateNo. 46 lubricating oil
Alkaline liquidVegetable oilChemical substances
98% concentrated sulfuric acid50% ethylene glycolHigh viscosity oil
Rare earth liquidMedicine solution (alkaline)Aviation oil
Water and oil alternation, standard oilAqueous solution or organic liquidWater-soluble glue
Beer yeastKeroseneWater-based agent
Maltose syrupMineral oilSimilar to gear oil
PAMMethanolSodium hydroxide solution
GasolineNaOH solutionDisinfectant
Automobile brake oilEthylene glycol aqueous solutionHydrobromic acid
GroundwaterDisinfectant waterFructose syrup
Acetic acid10% and crude oil 90% waterSolidifier
Water or organic solutionAlcohol medium waterColloid
Mold release agentSodium hypochloriteChemical agent sticky
Water and a small amount of ferric chlorideSugar waterSalon chloride
Amine liquidDecaprylate methyl ammonium bromide, glutaraldehyde, glacial acetic acid, crude phenolThick slurry
Pure waterPharmaceutical (slightly viscous)Carbon dioxide liquid
Boric acid-containing water (no solid particles)PetroleumFoaming agent
Aviation hydraulic oilAcetoneSyrup
Polyurethane (no particles)paraffin oil, dichloromethaneDrag reducer
40% urea aqueous solutionOil thicker than water and thinner than edible oilThick butter
Organic siliconOil with higher viscosity27.5% hydrogen peroxide
TrimethylolCitric acidCorrosive water
Heavy diesel without impuritiesCoolantHeat transfer oil
LeachatePharmaceuticalAviation lubricant
Acidic waterAviation coolantEmulsion
Aviation lubricantCarbon sourceViscous liquid
Polyether polyolMolassesOrganic solvent
PAM viscosity like laundry detergentOleumPhosphorus removal agent/sodium hypochlorite
Light oil

gear flow meter working principle

Gear Flow Meter is a type of volumetric flow transmitter. It is a transmitter for measuring volume flow with high precision.

With the flow of the medium, the gears mesh and rotate. Under the action of the fluid flow, a pressure difference is formed at both ends of the meter’s inlet and outlet. No power supply is required, and a pair of gears rotate freely. The cavity between the gears is filled with liquid, and the liquid is drawn by Discharge. Measuring the number of revolutions of the gear can know the flow of liquid and liquid flowing through the instrument.

gear flow meter working principle

The speed of the Gear Flow Meter is detected by the sensing coil in the signal amplifier installed on the case. The signal amplifier is not in contact with the measured medium.

When the transmitter gear cuts the magnetic field lines generated by the permanent magnet in the housing, it causes a change in the magnetic flux in the sensing coil.

The sensing coil sends the detected magnetic flux periodic change signal to the preamplifier. The signal is amplified and shaped to generate a pulse signal proportional to the flow velocity. It is sent to the unit conversion and flow integration circuit to obtain and display the cumulative flow value.

At the same time, the pulse signal is also sent to the frequency current conversion circuit, which converts the pulse signal into an analog current, and then indicates the instantaneous flow value.

Gear Flow Meter has high processing precision and precise installation. The rotation of the gear is scanned non-contact. Each tooth produces a pulse with very high resolution. Spur gear transmitters can measure very small flow rates and quantify small volumes of liquid.

Pressure Drop

The pressure drop of a gear flow meter is related to factors such as the viscosity and flow rate of the medium. You can refer to the graph below. Alternatively, you can contact us to confirm the accurate pressure drop.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

If flow meters are to be divided into three categories. Then I will divide the flow meter into velocity flow meter, volume flow meter and mass flow meter.

Our commonly used turbine flowmeters, electromagnetic flowmeters, etc. are volume flowmeters.

Oval gear flow meters are flow instruments that measure volumetric flow with high precision. It works on the principle of positive displacement. The flow of medium turns the gears. The rotation of the gear is scanned by 2 non-contact pulse detectors. Each tooth generates a pulse. , which is finally generated from the frequency signal proportional to the flow rate, and then the flow value Q is obtained.

The oval gear flowmeter has high processing precision, precise installation and high resolution. The oval gear flowmeter requires the measured medium to be lubricating. Non-lubricating media such as water cannot be measured.

At the same time, the oval gear flowmeter is not suitable for fluids containing solid particles. If there is gas in the measured liquid medium, it will also cause measurement errors.

Advantages of oval gear flow meters:

  1. The measurement accuracy of the oval gear flowmeter is high. The basic error is generally ±0.5%R, and the special one can reach ±0.2%R or higher. It is especially suitable for use in the field where high precision measurement is required.
  2. There is no influence on the measurement accuracy when measuring the distortion of the flow velocity field of the swirling flow and the flow resistance of the pipeline. There is no requirement for the leading straight pipe section.
  3. The oval gear flowmeter can be used for the measurement of high viscosity fluid. Wide flow range, generally 10:1 to 5:1, special up to 30:1 or greater.
  4. It can directly read the on-site flow. Cumulative totals can be measured without an external power supply. Clear display and easy operation.

Disadvantages of oval gear flow meters:

  1. The structure of the oval gear flowmeter is complex, bulky and heavy. Especially larger diameter oval gear flowmeters are bulky.
  2. Due to the thermal expansion and deformation of parts at high temperature, the material becomes brittle at low temperature and other problems. Oval gear flowmeters are generally not suitable for high and low temperature applications.
  3. Most oval gear meters are only suitable for clean single-phase fluids. When there are particles and dirt, a filter needs to be installed upstream, which not only increases the pressure loss, but also increases the maintenance work. If the liquid containing gas is measured, a gas separator must be installed.
  4. The oval gear flowmeter has poor safety, such as the detection of moving parts stuck. The fluid cannot pass through, and the shut-off piping system cannot be used.
  5. Some oval gear flowmeter instruments will bring pulsation to the flow during the measurement process. Larger gauges also generate noise. Even the pipes vibrate.

Ultrasonic flowmeters use sound waves to determine the velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe.

At no flow conditions, the frequencies of an ultrasonic wave transmitted into a pipe. And its reflections from the fluid are the same.

Under flowing conditions, the frequency of the reflected wave is different due to the Doppler effect. When the fluid moves faster, the frequency shift increases linearly. The transmitter processes signals from the transmitted wave and its reflections to determine the flow rate.

Transit time ultrasonic flowmeters send and receive ultrasonic waves between transducers in both the upstream and downstream directions in the pipe.

At no flow conditions, it takes the same time to travel upstream and downstream between the transducers.

Under flowing conditions, the upstream wave will travel slower and take more time than the (faster) downstream wave.

When the fluid moves faster, the difference between the upstream and downstream times increases. The transmitter processes upstream and downstream times to determine the flow rate. They represent about 12% of all flowmeters sold.

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Sino-Inst, Manufacturer for GF Series Gear Flow Meter for Microflow. For example crude oil flow meter, diesel flow meter, gasoline flow meter.

GF Series Gear Flow Meter is a new type of volumetric flow transmitter, used for precise continuous or intermittent measurement of liquid flow or instantaneous flow in pipelines.

GF Series Gear Flow Meter is especially suitable for flow measurement of heavy oil, polyvinyl alcohol, resin and other media with high viscosity. (Fluid with viscosity up to 10000Pa.s can be measured).

GF Series Gear Flow Meter is small in size, light in weight, low in vibration and noise and stable in operation. It can also be used to measure small flow rates with small pipe diameters. The initial flow rate is small and the range ratio is wide. It is suitable for measuring compliance with large changes. liquid flow.

The measurement accuracy of GF Series Gear Flow Meter is not affected by pressure and flow changes, stable performance, long life and large flow capacity

Sino-Inst’s GF Series Gear Flow Meter for Microflow, made in China, Having good Quality, With better price. Our flow measurement instruments are widely used in China, India, Pakistan, the US, and other countries.

GF Series Gear Flow Meter - New Product

Gear Flow Meter is a new product of ours. Gear Flow Meter is a type of positive displacement flow transmitter. It is a transmitter for measuring volume flow with high precision. Installation restrictions are smaller.

Product SKU: GF Series Gear Flow Meter

Product Brand: Sino-Inst

Product Currency: USD

Product Price: 780

Price Valid Until: 2029-09-09

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