Flow indicators allow an operator to view the liquid as it moves through the pipes. These simple but important flow meters are often called sight flow indicators and are components of industrial process lines that require an instant and inside look of the flow inside the pipe. Unlike ultrasonic flow meters or vortex flow meters, flow indicators do not take calculations or measurements regarding mass or speed.
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Brooks InstrumentHatfield, PA 888-554-3569 Brooks Instrument offers award-winning flow indicators for biopharmaceutical, oil & gas, solar, medical device, semiconductor, analytic industries & many others. As a top flow indicator manufacturer, customers trust Brooks' broad range of digital flow meters & industrial flow meters for all their flow, pressure & level challenges. Turn to Brooks for accuracy, reliability & user preference.
Sierra InstrumentsMonterey, CA 800-866-0200 As an innovative company, the high performance flow indicators manufactured at Sierra® Instruments are reliable. Worldwide, businesses depend on flow indicators to provide accurate & reliable flow measurement. As a result, flow indicator manufacturers like Sierra® carry a variety, including digital and industrial flow indicators, in order to have the best equipment for every flow.
Porter Instrument Division, Parker Hannifin Corp.Hatfield, PA 800-457-2001 A global flow indicator manufacturer, Porter Instrument manufactures an assortment of types in standard and modified designs for customer satisfaction and includes forged and side plate body types. Porter customizes products to find the right solution for every company. Porter's products are used in industries including medical and industrial. Call Porter today.
Kytola InstrumentsNorcross, GA 678-701-3569 Kytola manufactures & can customize their flow indicators, seal liquid monitors, constant flow regulators, displacement measuring equipment, lubrication systems, sight glasses & more according to your application. Kytola has fast delivery & distributors throughout the US & provides technical support & application solutions. Kytola's products are ISO certified & spare parts & repairs are available.
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.Michigan City, IN 800-872-9141 Dwyer is your solution for quality, reliable and readily available low cost flow indicators, including dial, in-line, orifice plate, thermal dispersion, totalizing and variable area types. This leading manufacturer serves major markets with established brand names such as Rate Master® and meets new market demands for measurement equipment, controllers, sensors, transmitters and much, much more.
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John C. Ernst Co., Inc.Sparta, NJ 888-463-7678 As flow indicator manufacturers, John C. Ernst's measurement equipment can be digital or mechanical, in addition to a variety of other types for different measurements of flow. For each type, there are specific guidelines that are followed by companies like John C. Ernst to ensure proper usage. For more information, please call or go to their helpful website for full product descriptions.
Hoffer Flow Controls, Inc.Elizabeth City, NC 800-628-4584 Hoffer Flow Controls manufactures top-notch, precision flow indicators and electronics. HFC, Inc. maintains its position as a world leader in such measurement by meeting and exceeding all international demands for high-quality manufacturing. HFC's products are found in a variety of industries including oil, gas, chemical, food, pharmaceutical and cryogenic to name a few.
Burkert Fluid Control SystemsIrvine, CA 800-325-1405 A top fluid process control company, Burkert Fluid Control Systems has a global network of production locations and subsidiaries. A supplier of flow indicators, Burkert offers a wide range of additional products, services and systems for liquids and gases. Distributors include Process Products, Inc, Midwest Valves and Fittings and Merss Corporation. Call Burkert today with any questions.
Furness ControlsIndian Trail, NC 800-898-5325 Unrivaled for over 30 years, Furness Controls' production line flow indicators provide a full range of products for laboratory, industry & manufacturing. Furness Controls' measurement devices include hand held pressure instruments for various handling applications, multi-function fluid measurement instrumentation & ultra low range differential pressure micromanometer micro-processors & much more.
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Flow indicators are the type of flow meters that monitor fluid clarity, level and color through a glass or plastic observation window of varying size. The window can be horizontally or vertically oriented. The body of the flow indicator may be plastic or metal. Double windows held in position by a metal housing and gaskets are used in applications where high pressure, corrosion of mechanical impact may be a threat. Flow indicators are attached to the piping system by threaded, flanged or butt welded connection, all of which must be waterproof. For low visibility, flow indicators may contain lights. Visual indicators such as flappers or propellers indicate the direction of the stream although the material type may interfere with such accessories. Flow indicators are used mostly in industrial and manufacturing applications where flowing liquid is part of an important process and needs to be monitored.
There are various types of flowmeters and flow indicators that are used depending on the type of liquid and what is being monitored. Plain sight indicators are the simplest option, containing only an observation window. No moving parts are used, and this type is only for easily visible fluids. Visual indicators use floating balls, flappers and propellers. The floating balls indicate the liquid level in hard-to-see applications as an alternative to lights. Flappers are used when the flow of the liquid could be going in two different ways. It lets the observer know the flow direction. Propellers are used for clear or transparent liquids to determine whether or not they are flowing. Another kind of flow indicator is a drip tube where the liquid drips into the tube in systems with a downward flow. Some flow indicators have a self cleaning mechanism consisting of a rotor and wiper. When the observation window is twisted, wipers inside the pipe clean the plastic or glass viewing area to allow for an unobstructed view. The interfering materials on the window are wiped off and carried away with the stream. This method does not require any downtime and is often necessary when the pipes contain suspended solids, slurries or highly viscous materials.
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