Oval Gear Flow Meters: Accurate, Robust, and Long Life

Although there are many types of flow meters used to measure fluid flow rates, positive displacement (PD) designs, including Oval Gear flow meters, are unique as they are the only meters on the market that directly measure actual volume. All other metering techniques infer the volume by making a type of measurement and equating it to the flow rate.

One of the key criteria in selecting the right flow meter is the degree of accuracy dictated by the application. To meet high-precision requirements in various industrial environments, Oval Gear flow meters fit the bill. These meters feature a wide flow range, low pressure drop and extended viscosity range. Oval Gear flow meters offer easy installation and high accuracy, plus measure high temperature, viscous and caustic liquids with simple calibration.

Oval gear flow meters are simple and robust. They operate by interlocking two oval gears, offset by 90 degrees, inside the meter housing which are then rotated by the flowing media. They are very rugged and designed to operate in very harsh environments. Accuracy is maintained irrespective of temperature, viscosity change, or flow pulsation. It's not unusual to see these meters perform in the field for upwards of 40 years.

Flow path and operation of Oval Gear Flow Meter

Oval Gear flow meters are an excellent choice for any number of industrial applications including:

• Chemicals
• Petrochemicals
• Water and Wastewater
• Oils and Diesel Fuel
• Pulp and Paper
• Paints and Coatings
• Printing

Download Oval Gear flow meter brochure here.

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Compact and Ultrafast Response Temperature Transmitters: The IFM TA2

Traditional temperature sensors are constructed from multiple components, assembled and calibrated together. The assembly and calibration of the components is time consuming and requires a high level of skill. These temperature instrument assemblies, due to their open design, are susceptible to moisture, corrosion and other environmental conditions which are a major cause for instrument stress.  Furthermore, periodic maintenance for verification of calibration is needed, adding costs that directly affect profitability.

IFM's innovative TA2 temperature instrument solves this problem. Constructed of 316 stainless steel, this fully laser welded,  one piece hermetically sealed instrument is rated IP69K. There are no points of ingress to cause drift or damage the sensor and they are fully calibrated during manufacture and ready to use right out of the box. The sensor is pre-scaled in various popular ranges and fully scaleable to custom ranges using the IO-Link communication and programming tool.

With a compact 3-1/4" diameter and 1-1/2" long housing, the TA2 installs into the tightest locations. A bright led located in the M12 connector gives visible indication that the sensor is operational. Wiring is conventional 2-wire loop power for easy installation.

The IFM TA2 transmitter line is available both with standard threaded process connections for standard applications, and the popular sanitary process connection, for applications in the food and beverage industries.

Finally, the TA2 temperature transmitters dramatically reduce response time. The standard fast response unit can react to 50% of the temperature change in less than 1.0 second, and just 3.0 seconds to 90%, while the ultrafast versions react in just 0.5 seconds and 1.0 seconds, respectively.

For more information on the IFM TA2, call TECO at 800-528-8997 or visit https://teco-inc.com.

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Failed Flowmeter - Replace with New or Remanufactured?

Many companies don't realize that when you have a failed mag meter or mass meter, it's often more cost-effective and efficient to have them restored to mint condition, than it is to replace them with new units.

But if you send meters to the original manufacturer they can disappear into their system for weeks or months. And you have no idea how long it will really take, or if it will fail again later from undetected problems. The fact is you can't afford the loss of productivity or downtime. But what if there were a place you could send broken flow meters that could save you money and time by restoring them to pristine condition. A cost-effective specialist who could guarantee rapid turn around time and premium customer service. A team of experienced professionals with the capabilities to keep equipment in service, even if it's no longer supported by others.

For a proven partner like this, there's only TECO. Established in 1947, TECO has become the global leader in restoration and customization of magnetic flow meters, Coriolis meters, and other process control instruments.

TECO understands that time is money, which is why they provide the fastest turnaround time in the
industry. They don't simply repair a broken part and return it, they do a full restoration and back the whole meter with a full warranty. Their quality control includes NIST traceable flow calibration, which is often required by regulatory agencies, and ISO 9000 standards. They also provide independent calibration to serve your preventive maintenance and metrology needs.

While their low cost, high quality work has made them the industry leader, it's their commitment to premium customer service that keeps their clients loyal. Extensive capabilities, combined with a focus on service, also means they can manufacture custom flow meter solutions to meet the demands of severe applications.

• Low cost, rapid restoration of mag meters, mass meters and other instruments. 
• Pristine, like-new equipment, backed with a full warranty. 
• Customized solutions and expert customer service you can trust. 

It's all part of the package with TECO.

If you have failed mag meters, Coriolis meters, or other instruments, call TECO today. After receiving your equipment they'll turn around a quote in 48 hours or less - no return authorization required. To develop a customized solution for your needs, contact TECO.

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Top 5 Reasons TECO Consistency Transmitters Stand Above the Competition

1. TECO Consistency Transmitters are shipped with built-in flow-rate compensation. This is important because blade style consistency sensors are sensitive to shifts in production flow-rate. This means that their output has a component which is strictly a function of flow-rate. If this isn’t compensated for, changes in flow-rate will look like changes in consistency. TECO Consistency Transmitters include a flow-rate input so that this flow-rate function which automatically gets applied to the consistency signal. This feature is unique to TECO.
2. The key feature of our C3000 and C5000 probe style sensors is that they aren't sensitive to flow-rate changes to begin with. The C3000 and C5000 are insensitive to shifts in production flow-rate below 3.0 fps. This means that as long as the flow-rate stays below 3.0 fps, shifts in flow-rate will not produce any negligible affect on the probe output signal. For flow-rates above 3.0 fps when using C3/5000 series sensors, it is recommended that active compensation be used.
3. The C5000 sensor is retractable, allowing it to be removed from an active process. This feature is particularly useful when installed in hostile measurement environments, such as blow lines and bleach plant operations. The retractable feature allows for quick change-out when it comes time for replacement, allowing the restoration of a critical measurement in minutes, instead of waiting weeks or months for a scheduled shutdown. This is a strong competitive advantage for C5000 users.
4. All TECO sensors are hot-swappable, saving the time and effort of a recalibration procedure when a sensor is replaced. All that is required is use the built-in normalization procedure and "zero" the replacement sensor. Your new sensor is ready to use.
5. TECO consistency transmitters can be upgraded to act as a consistency controller, or function as multi-input controller, so that other process parameters can be adjusted for in the consistency control loop.

More Reasons:

• TECO consistency transmitters can also be set up as a dilution controller.
• 100% Made in the USA. 
• TECO consistency transmitters are very competitively priced.

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Flow Meter Designed for Corrosive Slurries, Acids, Bases & Solvents

TECO Severe Applications Meter (SAM)

A patent pending magnetic flowmeter with abrasion resistant ceramic trim that exceeds the capabilities of Alumina or Yttria Zirconia. Capable of withstanding a variety of corrosive slurries, acids, bases, and solvents.

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Severe Service Flow Meters by TECO

Stock Prep Solutions - Helping Paper Manufacturers Stay in Business

The concept behind stock prep is to manage the raw materials being added to the process so the finished stock meets the requirements of the paper machine and the final quality of the finished product. Finished stock is a suspension of fibers, additives, and impurities matching a defined level of quality, which ultimately determines the operation of the machinery and the quality of the final product. Most of the machines used for individual processes provide not only the desired effect, but also may produce undesirable side-effects. Implementing process controls to reduce or eliminate these undesirables help paper producers gain considerable improvements in quality, consistency, and yield.

This video introduces, and presents a case for, specific process instrumentation designed for stock prep.

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