Tokico 1½-Inch Positive Displacement Oil Flowmeters
These Tokico oil flowmeters provide local measurement of oil passing through a 40 mm (1½-inch) line. Choose the FRO0438-0BX for a mechanical totaliser with a separate resettable counter, or the FRL0438BDA-75XX-X for an electronic indicator.
The FRO and FRL are different model families. Check the complete nameplate code, fluid, viscosity, flow rate, flange and installation dimensions when replacing an existing meter.
Compare the two models
| Feature | FRO0438-0BX | FRL0438BDA-75XX-X |
| Meter family |
FRO mechanical |
FRL electronic 75 series |
| Nominal connection |
40 mm (1½ inch) |
40 mm (1½ inch) |
| Local reading |
Mechanical totaliser and resettable counter |
Digital total, reset total and instantaneous flow display |
| External electrical connection |
Not required for the standard mechanical counter |
Confirm output and power configuration against the complete 75XX-X specification |
| Selection |
For direct mechanical reading of accumulated and individual transfer volumes |
For digital indication and a matching electronic replacement |
FRO0438-0BX mechanical specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Meter type |
Positive displacement, roots-type rotors |
| Connection |
40 mm (1½ inch), JIS 10K FF flange |
| Accuracy |
±0.5% within the specified operating range |
| Kerosene/light-oil flow range |
0.8–7.0 m³/h intermittent; 0.8–4.5 m³/h continuous |
| Heavy-oil flow range |
0.1–7.0 m³/h intermittent; 0.1–6.0 m³/h continuous |
| Maximum working pressure |
1.0 MPa |
| Maximum fluid temperature |
50°C for kerosene/light oil; 100°C for applicable heavy oils |
| Body |
FC250 cast iron |
| Counter |
Seven-digit totaliser plus five-digit resettable counter |
| Standard flow direction |
Right to left |
The permissible flow range depends on oil viscosity and whether the duty is continuous or intermittent.

FRL0438BDA-75XX-X electronic version
The FRL0438BDA-75XX-X uses a Tokico 75-series electronic indicator. Tokico describes digital displays for totalised volume, reset volume and instantaneous flow in its FRL electronic range. The FRL family uses non-contact roots-type rotors and has a published standard accuracy of ±0.5%.
The allowable flow range, rotor material, body material, pressure rating, temperature rating, signal outputs, power requirements and dimensions must be checked for the complete FRL0438BDA-75XX-X configuration. Do not apply the FRO0438-0BX specification table to this electronic model.
Ordering and replacement
Select the exact model above. For a replacement meter, compare the full nameplate code and confirm the oil type, minimum and maximum flow, normal operating temperature, flange and flow direction. See the Tokico mechanical oil flowmeter guide and Tokico electronic oil flowmeter guide for further selection information.