Oval Gear Meters

Mechanical Flow Meters For Viscous Measurement

Gear flow meters are positive displacement flow meters that measure liquid flow by capturing and transferring fixed volumes of fluid between two rotating gears and the meter housing. Their design delivers exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and performance across a wide range of viscosities. Commonly used for oils, fuels, chemicals, polymers, and hydraulic fluids, gear flow meters excel in demanding industrial applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fluid enters the meter and causes the gears to rotate. Each gear revolution displaces a known volume of liquid, allowing the meter to accurately calculate flow rate and totalized volume.

Gear flow meters are commonly used for oils, fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, chemicals, adhesives, polymers, paints, and other clean liquids.

Yes. Gear meters are especially effective for high-viscosity fluids because their positive displacement design maintains accuracy even when flow profiles change.

Gear flow meters physically measure displaced volume, making them ideal for viscous liquids. Turbine flow meters measure fluid velocity and generally perform best with lower-viscosity, clean liquids.

Maintenance is typically minimal when measuring clean fluids. Periodic inspection and cleaning may be required depending on fluid characteristics and operating conditions.

Common materials include stainless steel, aluminum, and specialized alloys selected based on fluid compatibility and operating conditions.

Yes. Their high accuracy and repeatability make them excellent for dispensing, batching, blending, and filling operations.

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