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Turbine Flow Meters

Mechanical Flow Meters For Liquid & Gas Measurement

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Turbine flow meters are widely recognized for their high accuracy, repeatability, and fast response, making them a reliable solution for industrial applications. These meters use the kinetic energy of flowing fluid to rotate an internal rotor, with rotational speed directly proportional to flow rate—providing precise volumetric measurement for both liquids and gases. Turbine meters are well-suited for clean, low-viscosity media and are used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, aerospace, power generation, and water treatment. Available in liquid and gas configurations, they can be tailored for high-pressure, high-temperature, and cryogenic environments, delivering dependable performance, long-term stability, and flexible integration into modern process control systems.

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TM Series

Turbine Flow Meter For Liquids

TM Series

Accuracy +/- 1% of rate
Wide Temperature Application -100°F to +250°F (+850°F with special coil)
Repeatability of 0.1%

  • Line sizes from 3/8″ to 10″
  • Flow rates from 0.3 to 5,500gpm
  • Pressures up to 5,000psi
WM Series

Turbine Flow Meter For Liquids

WM Series

Accuracy of +/- 1% of rate
Temperature Application -100°F to +250°F (+850°F with special coil)
Repeatability of 0.1%

  • Line sizes 3/8″ to 10″
  • Flow rates from 0.3 to 5,500gpm (10 to 190,000)BPD
  • Pressure up to 3,700psi
HA Series

High Accuracy Turbine Flow Meter

HA Series

Accuracy +/- 0.5% of rate
Wide Temperature Application -450°F to +450°F (850°F with special coil)
Highly configurable materials of construction

  • Line sizes from 1/2″ to 12″
  • Flow rates from 1 to 12,000gpm
  • Pressure up to 20,000psi
WMG Series

High Accuracy Wafer Flow Meter

WHA Series

Accuracy +/- 0.5% of rate
Wide Temperature Application -450°F to +450°F (850°F with special coil)
Highly configurable materials of construction

  • Line sizes from 1″ to 4″
  • Flow rates from 1 to 1,250gpm
  • Pressure up to 6,170psi
TMC Cryogenic flow meter

Cryogenic Flow Meter

TMC Series

Accuracy +/- 0.5% of rate
Wide Temperature Application -450°F to +450°F
Specifically Engineered for Cryogenic Applications

  • Line sizes from 1/2″ to 12″
  • Flow rates from 1 to 12,000gpm
  • Pressure up to 20,000 psi
HP Series

High Pressure Flow Meter

HP Series

Accuracy +/- 1% or 0.5% of rate
Temperature Application -100°F to +250°F
Highly configurable materials of construction

  • Line sizes 2″ or 3″
  • Flow rates from 15 to 600gpm
  • Pressure up to 15,000psi
LF Series

Low Flow Meter

LF Series

+/- 0.25% Repeatability of rate
Temperature Application -70°F to +450°F
Specifically Engineered for Low Flow Applications

  • Line size 1/2″
  • Flow rates from .007 to 3.00gpm
  • Pressure up to 5,000psi
LFENC Series

Encapsulated Low Flow Meter

LFENC Series

+/- 0.25% Repeatability of rate
Temperature Application -450°F to +450°F
Specifically Engineered for Low Flow Applications

  • Line size 1/2″ or 1″ FNPT
  • Flow rates from .007 to 3.00 GPM
  • Pressure up to 20,000 psi
QCM Series

Quick Change Flow Meter

QCM Series

Accuracy +/- 1.5% of rate
Wide Temperature Application -40°F to +300°F
Highly configurable materials of construction

  • Line sizes 1″ or 2″
  • Flow rates from 5 to 225gpm
  • Pressure up to 1,500psi
ITM Series

Digital Display Flow Meter

ITM Series

Accuracy of +/- 1.0% of rate
Temperature Application -22°F to +150°F
Repeatability of +/- 0.1%

  • Line sizes 7/8″, 1″ or 2″
  • Flow rates from 3 to 30gpm, 5 to 50gpm, and 15 to 180gom
TMG Series – Gas Flow Meter

Gas Flow Meter

TMG Series

Accuracy of +/- 1.0% of rate
Temperature Application -450° F to +450° F (850°F with special coil)
Repeatability of 0.1%

  • Line sizes 1″ to 12″
  • Flow rates from 0.5 to 12,000 ACFM
  • Pressure up to 15,000psi
SLGM Series

Gas Flow Meter

SLGM Series

Accuracy of +/- 1.0% of rate
Temperature Application -450° F to +450° F (850°F with special coil)
Repeatability of 0.1%

  • Line sizes 1″ or 2″
  • Flow rates from 0.5 to 250 ACFM
  • Pressure up to 3,700psi
WHA Series

Wafer Style Gas Flow Meter

WMG Series

Accuracy of +/- 1.0% of rate

Temperature Application -450°F to +450°F (850°F with special coil)
Repeatability of 0.1%

  • Line sizes 1″ to 4″
  • Flow rates from 0.5 to 1,250 ACFM
  • Pressure up to 3,700psi
TMSA 3A Sanitary Flow Meter

3A Sanitary Flow Meter

TMSA Series

Accuracy +/- 0.5% of rate
Temperature Application -100°F to +400°F
Repeatability of +/- 0.1%

  • Line sizes 1/2” through 3”
  • Flow rates from 1.25 to 650gpm

Frequently Asked Questions

A turbine flow meter measures flow by using a rotor or turbine wheel that spins as fluid or gas passes through it. The rotational speed of the turbine is proportional to the velocity of the fluid. Sensors, often magnetic or optical, detect the turbine’s rotation, and this data is converted into a flow rate.

Turbine flow meters can measure a wide range of fluids and gases, including water, oil, chemicals, natural gas, and other clean, low-viscosity fluids. However, they are not ideal for slurries, highly viscous liquids, or fluids with debris that can damage the turbine blades.

Turbine flow meters should be regularly cleaned to prevent debris buildup, especially in applications with potential contaminants. Routine maintenance includes:

  • Bearing Inspection and Replacement: Bearings can wear out and affect the turbine’s rotation.
  • Calibration: Periodic calibration using a known reference standard ensures accuracy over time. Calibration can be done on-site or sent to specialized facilities, depending on the application and criticality.

  • High Accuracy: Typically accurate within ±0.5% to ±1% of the reading.
  • Wide Range of Flow Rates: Can measure from very low to high flow rates.
  • Cost-Effective: Generally affordable compared to other flow meters.
  • Good for Clean Fluids: Ideal for applications with clean, low-viscosity fluids.
  • Fast Response Time: Provides near real-time flow data.

Turbine flow meters measure clean, low-viscosity fluids like water, fuels, oils, chemicals, gases (natural gas, hydrogen), cryogenics, and pharmaceutical or food-grade liquids, with materials tailored for specific applications.

Turbine flow meters are made from durable materials like stainless steel (316 SS), aluminum, bronze, or nickel alloys to resist corrosion and wear. Seals and bearings often use materials such as tungsten carbide, PTFE, or ceramic for enhanced durability and compatibility.

Yes, we offer a variety of temperature and pressure sensors that can be used with our meters such as PT100 or PT1000.

Common Applications For Turbine Flow Meters

Low Viscosity Fluids
Gases
Cryogenics
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Low Viscosity Fluids

Low-viscosity fluids flow easily with minimal resistance, making them ideal for fast transfer and accurate measurement. Common examples include water, gasoline, alcohols, solvents, and many light hydrocarbons used in industrial processes.

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Gases

Gases are highly compressible fluids that expand to fill available space and flow freely through pipelines and process systems. Common industrial gases include air, natural gas, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and helium.

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Cryogenics

Cryogenic fluids are liquefied gases stored and transported at extremely low temperatures, often below -150°C (-238°F). Common examples include liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid argon, and liquefied natural gas (LNG), which are used in industrial processing, energy, aerospace, medical, and scientific applications.

Data Sheets

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