By Will Sherman

A flowmeter is a vital tool for the measurement of various stream applications throughout a wide range of industries. Whether a company is required to manage or measure the flow of gas, chemicals, coolants or any one of many other types of substance streams, an effective flowmeter is necessary to ensure safety, efficiency and a high level of productivity overall.

When dealing with water flow or coolant flow, it is often recommended that a vortex shedding flowmeter be utilized. These help to provide optimal flow regulation and measurement for such applications as resistance welders, induction heat treatment, tire mold development, seal water the cooling of smelt spouts and more.

Alternatively, vane or piston meters can be applied to water, lubricant and compressed air regulation, while meters made out of plastic are also valuable for air and water applications, as well as diluted chemicals.

When it comes to gas flow meters that require sensitivity and quick response time for large volume quantities, there are few others that compare to the mass flowmeter. Used to detect leaks, purge gas, blanket gas and shield gas, this device works best with inert substances such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, air, argon, natural gas, hydrogen and helium and other gases.

Interested in an effective water monitoring system in weld cell applications? Try the dual vortex or the mechanical water saver – or even the vortex shedding flowmeter – in order to detect leaks or make use of shut off valves. For chemical uses the paddlewheel is highly effective while the gun drilling flowmeter for coolants has had proven success.

With such an extensive array of applications, the need for flowmeters spans the following industries: