Vortex flow meters for high-accuracy flow rate measurement
Vortex flow meters from ifm increase product quality and machine availability. They are especially beneficial for precise flow management, chemical dosing, or other applications requiring exact measurements. Our SV in-line vortex flow meters for water-based media ensure seamless delivery of precise, reliable flow rate and temperature data.
Features
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Bright LEDs indicate switching status: The yellow LEDs are highly visible, even in bright manufacturing environments
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Two-color, two-parameter TFT display for at-a-glance indication: Display both flow rate and temperature simultaneously to monitor both critical values.
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Simple pushbutton programming: Configure outputs, scaling, and other parameters in less than 5 minutes without flowing media.
Improve product quality and machine availability
Vortex flow meters help reduce cycle time and increase throughput by providing fast verification of cooling conditions.
Correct flow rate and temperature of cooling water is critical for high-quality injection molding, welding, and other applications.
Loss of flow can damagemanufacturing equipment, resulting in higher maintenance cost and downtime. Monitoring via flow meters prevents these problems.
SV in-line vortex meters for water-based media
ifm vortex flow meters are suitable for media that is at least 95% water. Vortex meters don't always work well with high-viscosity liquids.
SV vortex flowmeters without display are low-cost, plastic-bodied sensors for applications where chemical compatibility of the medium is a concern.
Why choose a vortex flow meter from ifm?
Since 1986, ifm efector has built a reputation for excellent price-to-performance ratios and outstanding customer service. A subsidiary of the global company ifm electronic gmbh, we proudly serve more than 23,000 cusomters in the U.S. with innovative sensors, controls technology, and other Industry 4.0 solutions.
Top-selling vortex flow meters from ifm
Vortex flow meters in versatile applications
Various industries use vortex flow meters to measure the mass flow rates of liquids, gas, and steam:
- HVAC systems: Monitor flow of chilled or hot water. for temperature control.
- Welding: Control flow rate and temperature of cooling water. Prolong the life of the welding tip for optimum quality.
- Water & wastewater treatment: Maintain process control, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize resource usage, protect equipment, and respond to emergencies.
What is a vortex flow meter?
Vortex flow meters are sensors that measure the flow rate of process fluids in pipes. It uses the phenomenon of vortex shedding, where fluid striking an obstruction generates a series of swirling vortices. The device accurately determines the flow rate of the fluid passing through it by measuring the frequency of these vortices.
Vortex flow meter working principle
Vortex shedding flow meters work using the phenomenon that occurs when a fluid flows past a bluff body. The flowing medium generates swirling vortices, or differences in pressure, behind the bluff body. Vortex flow meters use this working principle to calculate a fluid's flow rate. The sensing element, often a piezoelectric element or pressure sensor, measures the time between consecutive vortex pulses.
The Von Kármán Effect
The Von Kármán Effect states that when a fluid flows past a bluff body, such as a shedder bar, it generates a repeating pattern of swirling vortices. That pattern is the von Kármán vortex street. The frequency of these vortices is proportional to the fluid velocity. Vortex meters use this principle to determine the flow rate.