New Baby RS Flowmeter Categories: Product News UK Flowtechnik is proud to announce the arrival of a new addition to the RS Helical Screw Flowmeter family, the smallest yet, the RS40 Helical Screw Flowmeter. Joining its larger 100, 400m 800 & 2,500 L/Min siblings, the new RS40 going from 0.04 to 40 L/Min extends the coverage. These... Read more
Custom-made Axial Turbine flowmeters help strainer manufacturer Categories: Case Study custom-made flow meters A major manufacturer of strainers had a dilemma, how to make our existing RN3/RN4 Axial Turbine flowmeters, thinner, easier to install, more cost effective and yet not compromise their performance whilst being used on Seawater? The RN3 & RN4 axial turbines are machined from solid 316L Stainless Steel, making them... Read more
How Oval Gear Meters Operate in Hazardous Areas Categories: Oval Gear Meters GPI Hazardous Area Meters Specifying the correct flow meter for use in areas with explosive atmospheres is complex and critical to get right from a safety and regulatory view. This Tech Corner defines what a hazardous area is, the types of hazard reduction philosophies available with Oval Gear meters and the... Read more
Metering mixing and dispensing machine manufacturer doses & dispenses to success Categories: Case Study Dispensing Liquids - a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of meter, mix and dispense machines have specified Beinlich external gear pumps as the pump of choice for the past two decades. Dispensing Liquids require pumps that can dispense a wide range of fluids to meet their customers specifications... Read more
UK Flowtechnik shows depth of expertise Categories: oval flow meters subsea flow meters With the ever increasing complexity of subsea operations, hydraulics plan an increasing vital part in operations at depth. Safety devices, ROV's and valves all rely on this high pressure power source to function. So when you are operating at 3000m depth, how can you tell if your robot arm, thruster... Read more
FLOMEC Additive Injection Manifold assists with injection moulding Categories: oval positive displacement meters flow meters flow meter Additive Injection Manifold UK Flowtechnik Ltd are delighted to supply Flomec additive injection manifold block (AIMS) that accurately doses small amounts of an additive such as a dye, into a larger liquid flow. Accurate additive injection ensures that the chemical is added in an effective concentration and ensures that there is no wastage... Read more
Huge range of flow meters draws like a magnet Categories: flow meters When it comes to measuring conductive liquids, the must have in the process, water and chemical industries is the Magnetic Inductive flowmeter. With its no obstruction, no moving parts and no nonsense, almost fit and forget design versatility is its mantra. The smallest meter takes half a minute to fill... Read more
The challenges of pumping and metering resins Categories: pumping and metering resins composites Pumps and flow meters are essential equipment in the composites industry. Recent developments in technology means that more advanced pumps and flow meters are now being used to dispense special resins. However, there are several challenges that composite manufacturers face when it comes to pumping and metering resins. One challenge... Read more
The Why, How & Where of the Magnetic Coupling Categories: Magnetic Couplings fluid solutions DST magnetic couplings Why Traditional sealing methods such as packing, lipseals and mechanical seals on rotating equipment have their benefits, but also their limitations and will always require an element of maintenance, service and eventual replacement. If leakage, or more over the ‘risk’ of leakage could or would cause major issues with your... Read more
22 years and still counting - the VSE circular gear flow meter that continues to meter Categories: VSE circular gear flow meters Our team at UK Flowtechnik were pleased to find a VSE circular gear flow meter still running after 22 years on a testing rig for hydraulic oil. The 10 l/min gear flow meter has stood the test of time. VSE Circular gear flow meter Original manufacturers label UK Flowtechnik Ltd are specialists in flow metering, pumps... Read more