Guide For Syrup Flow Meters

Syrup is a higher viscosity liquid solution that is made from sugar, generally fructose and sucrose. Syrup can be derived from many types of raw materials, including sugar cane juice, fruit juice, vegetable juice, agave nectar, tree sap, and cornstarch.

As food manufacturing processes transform into more automated and quality-focused, choosing the right syrup flow meter becomes necessary. It will optimize production, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.

In this guide, we will explore what syrup flow meters are and it’s significance in detail.

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What is a Syrup Flow Meter?

A syrup flow meter is a device used to measure the flow rate of syrup through a pipeline or processing system. Due to it’s application for consumption like drinks, sweets, baking, and as an ingredient in processed foods, high viscosity flow meters are hence needed.

These meters are specially designed or selected to handle the unique challenges posed by syrup, such as:

High viscosity and stickiness
Temperature sensitivity
Hygienic processing requirements
Low or pulsating flow conditions
Resistance to corrosion and clogging

Why Accurate Syrup Measurement Matters

Companies producing syrup need to control and monitor the metering of finished or semi-finished products in the factory. Or other industries need to add syrup quantitatively. By monitoring the flow of syrup, we can:

Improve process control: monitor syrup flow in real time to improve accuracy.
Ensure product quality: accurately measure and quantitatively control syrup to maintain product taste and texture.
Reduce waste and downtime: less syrup spillage and better maintenance reduce production losses.
Reduce operating costs: improve syrup use efficiency and save raw material costs.
Meet food safety standards: traceability and data logging functions support HACCP and ISO systems.

Types of Syrup Flow Meters

Coriolis Mass Flow Meters

For sites with relatively high accuracy requirements such as quantitative addition, Coriolis mass flow meters can be used for measurement. Coriolis meters measure the mass flow of liquid directly by using the Coriolis effect.

A vibrating tube is set into motion, and as syrup flows through it, the vibration is altered. The change in vibration is proportional to the mass flow rate.

Benefits:

Extremely accurate and repeatable
Measures both mass flow, temperature and density
Ideal for viscous fluids like syrup
Not affected by temperature, pressure, or viscosity changes
Hygienic versions available

Drawbacks:

Higher initial cost
Heavier and bulkier than other meters

**Z Series Straight Tube Coriolis Liquid Mass Flow Meters**

T Series Coriolis Mass Flow MeterS — **T Series Coriolis Mass Flow Meter DN3~DN15**

U Series Coriolis Flow Meters — **U Series Coriolis Flow Meter**

Positive Displacement (PD) Flow Meter

Positive displacement flow meters collect a fixed volume of syrup into multiple compartments and count the number of compartments passed through. Common types are gear, piston or rotary.

Stainless steel oval gear flow meters (positive displacement flow meters) have high viscosity measurement capabilities and low pressure loss and are often used as syrup flow meters.

Advantages:

High accuracy even at low flows
Customizable low-temperature flow measurement
Suitable for high viscosity fluids
Simple mechanical design
Customizable high temperature 200°C

Disadvantages:

Moving parts require maintenance
Not suitable for large particle suspensions
Viscous syrups will wear out over time

**SI-3602 High temperature Oval Gear Flow Meter**

**SI-3603 High Viscosity Oval Gear Flow Meter**

Magnetic (Electromagnetic) Flow Meters

Magnetic flow meters apply a magnetic field to the liquid and measure the voltage created as the syrup moves through the field. This method works only for conductive fluids.

In the case of the syrup having low viscosity, magnetic flow meters can be utilised to measure syrup flow, which is a cost-effective solution. This will save you a lot of money.

Benefits:

No moving parts—low maintenance
Suitable for sticky and dirty syrups
Hygienic designs available
Reliable for high-volume syrup flow

Drawbacks:

Syrup must be electrically conductive
Not ideal for very low flow or very thick syrups
Installation must be grounded properly

**ZD10 Series Small Electromagnetic Flow Meter**

SI-3104 split-type-magnetic-flow-meter — **SI-3104 Split Type Magnetic Flow Meter**

Common Applications of Syrup Flow Meters

Syrup Production: For metering control and monitoring of finished or semi-finished product production processes within the factory.
Beverage Manufacturing: Measuring the addition of flavored syrups in mixing, canning or bottling lines.
Ice cream and dairy products: Measuring syrup dosage during mixing and cooking.
Candy and sweets: Monitoring glucose or corn syrup during controlled heating.
Baking production: Measuring molasses or honey added to dough mixers.
Pharmaceutical and health syrups: Quality control in the production of high-viscosity liquid drugs.

How to choose the best Syrup Flow Meter

If you want to buy the most suitable syrup flow meter, you must first understand your current situation. Including:

The viscosity of the syrup to be measured;
The flow range of the syrup;
The diameter of the pipe, hard pipe or soft pipe;
Temperature and pressure
Installation environment
Sanitary material requirements
Signal output requirements
Measurement accuracy requirements
Signal output requirements.
Purchase budget.

Then, you can choose the most suitable syrup flow meter based on the several types of syrup flow meters we recommend in this article.