Liquid Flowmeter

Measure water consumption, monitor cooling-water flow or record oil transfer with a liquid flowmeter selected for your operating conditions. SL Measurement supplies water meters, oil flowmeters, flow indicators and liquid flow switches for different measurement tasks.

Start with the liquid and the reading you need: instantaneous flow rate, accumulated volume or an alarm when flow crosses a set limit.

Water flow and consumption measurement

For consumption records, choose a meter that totals the volume passing through the pipe. The Elster Kent H4000 range provides bulk cold-water metering, while the Ryutai Kogyo ADF water flowmeter indicates instantaneous water flow.

For cooling circuits and process equipment, establish the normal flow and the lowest flow that must be detected. Include the water temperature and any additives when requesting a selection.

Oil flowmeters for transfer and usage records

Tokico positive displacement flowmeters measure oil volume for transfer and usage records. Choose the mechanical or electronic version according to how you need to read, record and use the measurement.

For diesel, lubricating oil, heavy oil or crude palm oil, provide the liquid grade, minimum and maximum flow, operating temperature and viscosity. For heated oils, include start-up conditions and any heating or cleaning cycle so the meter construction and seals can be checked.

Local indication, remote signals or a flow alarm?

  • Local flow indication: Read the current flow at the instrument. Ryutai Kogyo and RCM offer instruments for suitable liquid applications.
  • Accumulated volume: Record water consumption or the volume of oil transferred using an appropriate totalising meter.
  • Remote monitoring: Specify the signal required by your PLC, recorder or display, then check the selected instrument's output and power requirements.
  • Flow alarm: Use a liquid flow switch when a contact signal is needed at a defined flow threshold.

For cooling-water alarms and equipment interlocks, see the RCM Flo-Gard II liquid flow switch. A switching signal identifies a threshold condition; it does not provide an accumulated-volume reading.

Details that help us select the right instrument

  • Liquid: Name, grade and any additives or suspended particles.
  • Flow range: Minimum, normal and maximum flow, with units.
  • Operating conditions: Pressure, temperature and viscosity where relevant.
  • Installation: Pipe size, connection standard, flow direction and available space.
  • Reading or signal: Local indication, total volume, pulse output, analogue output or alarm contact.
  • Replacement: Existing model code, nameplate photograph and connection details.

A matching pipe connection alone does not confirm that a replacement is suitable. The measuring range, materials and installation requirements also need checking.

Discuss your liquid flow application

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The Elster Kent H4000 Woltmann water meter measures accumulated cold water consumption for commercial, industrial and water distribution applications.

  • Measurement: Bulk cold water metering with a totalising register.
  • Sizes listed: DN50, DN80, DN100, DN150 and DN200.
  • Operating limits: Water temperature up to 50°C and working pressure up to 16 bar.
  • Installation: Suitable for horizontal, vertical or inclined pipelines, subject to installation requirements.

The RCM Flo-Gage differential pressure flowmeter provides a direct local reading of liquid or gas flow. The mechanical indicator operates without external power and can be specified for water, compatible oils, compressed air and other gases.

  • Clear indication: 90 mm analogue dial with a 270° scale.
  • Performance: ±3% of full-scale accuracy over a 6:1 measuring range.
  • Connections: Series 7000 threaded or Series 8000 wafer construction.
  • Options: Material, alarm-switch and transmitter configurations to suit the application.

RCM Flo-Gard II liquid flow switches detect when flow crosses a selected setpoint, providing a contact signal for an alarm or equipment interlock. Applications include cooling-water circuits, chillers and compatible process-liquid systems.

  • Switch options: One or two independently adjustable SPDT reed switches.
  • Construction: Metal body with material and seal options to suit the liquid.
  • Local indication: Optional LEDs show switching status.
  • Installation options: General-purpose and intrinsically safe configurations, subject to the required specification.

The Ryutai Kogyo ADF water flowmeter provides a direct visual reading of instantaneous water flow through a transparent acrylic tapered tube. Its compact inline design suits local checks on water supply and circulation pipework.

  • Measurement: Variable area flow indication for water.
  • Connections: Rc 1/2, Rc 3/4 and Rc 1 threaded options.
  • Installation: Vertical mounting with flow from bottom to top.
  • Selection: Match the scale, connection size and wetted materials to your operating conditions.

The Ryutai Kogyo EM series metal tube variable area flowmeter measures flow with a magnetically coupled indicator. Select local indication or additional electrical functions to suit your installation.

  • Fluid options: Models for clean liquids, gases and steam.
  • Body sizes: 15A to 150A, depending on model.
  • Functions: Local flow display, analogue output, totalising, pulse output and alarms, depending on configuration.
  • Replacement enquiries: EM-series selection is available for older MCF installations, subject to compatibility checks.

The Ryutai Kogyo GTF, ATF, GTV and ATV variable area flowmeters provide direct visual indication of liquid or gas flow. Choose the measuring tube and wetted materials to suit your fluid, pipework and operating conditions.

  • GTF: Glass tapered measuring tube.
  • ATF: Acrylic tapered measuring tube.
  • GTV: Glass tapered tube with PVC construction.
  • ATV: Acrylic tapered tube with PVC construction.

Standard installation is vertical with bottom-to-top flow. Measuring scales, connections and alarm options depend on the selected configuration.

The Ryutai Kogyo MCF metal tube flow transmitter provides flow indication and, depending on configuration, an electrical signal for remote monitoring equipment.

  • Legacy models: MCF-V, MCF-II and MCF-H are discontinued; the manufacturer identifies the EM series as the replacement range.
  • Replacement selection: Match the fluid, measuring range, installation dimensions and required output.
  • Existing installations: Provide the complete MCF or E-MCF code and a photograph of the instrument nameplate.

Read and adjust flow at your equipment with Ryutai Kogyo panel flowmeters and purge meters. The GPB, GPC, PGH, GDR and AMF families offer glass or acrylic measuring tubes for direct local indication, with mounting and valve arrangements selected for the installation.

  • GPB and GPC: Glass tube panel and laboratory flowmeters.
  • PGH: Glass tube purge meter; successor to the older PGF series.
  • GDR: Compact glass tube flowmeter with threaded connections.
  • AMF: Acrylic tube panel flowmeter.

Select the model using the fluid, flow range, operating pressure, temperature and available panel space.

Tokico electronic positive displacement flowmeters measure oil volume with a local digital display and optional signal outputs. Select the appropriate configuration for diesel, light oil, heavy oil, lubricants or crude palm oil (CPO).

  • Measurement: Positive displacement principle with nominal accuracy of ±0.5% within the specified operating conditions.
  • Local indication: Electronic display for convenient reading at the meter.
  • System connection: Pulse, analogue and alarm functions depend on the selected counter configuration.
  • Model selection: Match the flow range, viscosity, temperature, pressure and connection requirements.

For CPO and heated oils: Confirm fluid temperature, viscosity and material compatibility before selecting the meter.

Tokico positive displacement oil flowmeters measure accumulated oil volume through a mechanical counter. Select the appropriate model for diesel, kerosene, heavy oil or other compatible oils.

  • Model families: FGB, FRO, FRP and FRA for different flow capacities.
  • Accuracy: Typically ±0.5% within the specified operating range.
  • Local reading: Mechanical totaliser, with reset-counter options.
  • Selection: Match the oil viscosity, temperature, flow rate and connection requirements.

For digital indication and signal-output options, see the Tokico electronic oil flowmeter.