July 26, 2010

4 Questions that will save you money on magflow meters

4 Factors that Indicate Insertion    
These four simple questions show whether your application is suited to an insertion magflow meter instead of a full bore type - this quick check can save you literally thousands of dollars.

• Is the flow tube sized between 6mm to 400mm?
• Is accuracy of ±2% suitable?
• Will turndown of 1:50 suit your process?
• Is your fluid conductivity greater than 20µs/cm?

If you answered YES to those questions, then you need to look at an Insertion Magflow Meter.
     

Type 8045 insertion magflow meters; stainless steel sensor (left) & PVDF/Hastalloy (right).  Shown with stainless steel riser used for mounting the instrument in your pipework.

        
 
Insertion Vs Full bore    
Unlike many companies, Bürkert offers both insertion magflow meter (Type 8045) and full bore (Type 8055), which means we have the flexibility to talk to you about the right solution, rather than the one solution we can offer.  Where suitable, insertion magflow meters are a smart choice because:     
        

          - Significant cost saving (up to 75% on larger sizes) 
          - Always the same instrument and electronics, ease of training & stocking 
          - Simple installation, no flanges; simple weld on fitting or tapping band 
          - Low weight; no support or brackets required 
          - Simple removal for inspection and cleaning 
          - Highly reliable and robust with minimal maintenance needs 
          - May be used with all types of piping (stainless steel, cement lined, plastic)
     
        
 
Common Insertion Magflow Applications    
The processes listed below commonly utilise a full bore magflow meter but are likely candidates for insertion magflow being a better solution.  If you control any of these applications, insertion magflow will take you time, money and hassle.     
        
          - Well and river water pump monitoring (irrigation) 
          - Water usage monitoring in process industry, farming, irrigation 
          - Flocculent dosing & water balancing 
          - Intake water monitoring 
          - Discharge water monitoring
     
        
 
Need to find out more?    
The most important technical differences are the four factors outlined above, however to really identify the best solution for your specific application we need to find out more.  See below for documentation downloads that will explain this more fully and links above right to navigate t more useful pages on our site.

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