Swagelok® Variable Area Flowmeters
Achieve reliable results with Swagelok variable area flowmeters for the measurement of gas and fluid flow. Choose glass or metal tube options to meet your application requirements.
Request More InformationSwagelok variable area flowmeters measure the flow rate of liquids and gases by means of a tapered tube and float. The float is pushed up by increasing fluid flow and pulled down by gravity as fluid flow decreases. They are simple to install and easy to read with no wearing parts, reducing maintenance needs. A 10-to-1 turndown ratio (the lowest measurement is one tenth of the full-scale reading) provides precision. Available measurement ranges in U.S. customary and metric scales allow for use in a range of applications and locations.
Every Swagelok variable area flowmeter is factory calibrated to the selected media, flow range, and accuracy class using clean, dry air for air flow range models and water for water range models and can be calibrated to user-specific applications.
M Series Variable Area Flowmeters (M1, M2, M4, and M4H Models)
Swagelok M series models feature metal measuring tubes for applications in which temperature or pressures contribute to difficult operating conditions. Because direct readings are not possible with metal tubes, these flowmeters are equipped with mechanical or electronic displays.
Specifications
| Measured Flow Ranges | |
| Air | 0.18 to 1.8 through 670 to 6,700 std ft³/h; 5.0 to 50 through 18,000 to 180,000 std L/h |
| Water | 0.08 to 0.8 through 270 to 2,700 U.S. gal/h; 0.3 to 3.0 through 10,00 to 10,000 L/h |
| Temperature Ranges | |
| Process | M1, M2: –40 to 302°F (–40 to 150°C) M4, M4H: –40 to 572°F (–40 to 300°C) |
| Ambient | M1, M2: –4 to 158°F (–20 to 70°C) M4, M4H: –40 to 248°F (–40 to 120°C) |
| Maximum Inlet Pressure | Up to 2888 psig (199 bar) |
| Process Connections | 1/4 to 1 1/4 in. NPT; 1/2 to 1 in. ASME flange |
| Accuracy Class | 1.6, 2.5, 4.0 |
G Series Variable Area Flowmeters (G1, G2, G3, G4, GM, and GP Models)
Swagelok G series models use glass measuring tubes for visibility of the process fluid and direct flow reading.
Specifications
| Measured Flow Ranges | |
| Air | 0.018 to 0.18 through 18 to 180 std ft³/h; 0.5 to 5.0 through 500 to 5,000 std L/h |
| Water | 0.065 to 0.65 through 4.2 to 42 U.S. gal/h; 0.04 to 0.4 through 16 to 160 L/h |
| Temperature Ranges | |
| Process | 23 to 212°F (–5 to 100°C) |
| Ambient | –4 to 212°F (–20 to 100°C) |
| Maximum Inlet Pressure | Up to 145 psig (10 bar) |
| Process Connections | 1/4 in. NPT; G 1/8 (ISO 228); G 1/4 (ISO 228) |
| Accuracy Class | 1.0, 2.5, 4.0 |
Variable Area Flowmeters Catalogs
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Features: Glass and metal (armored) tube models, including miniature armored model; Highly accurate measurement even at very low flow, with individually calibrated scales based on flow tests; Flexible and adaptable to specific system requirements; High quality, durability, and repeatability; 1/8 to 1 1/4 in. process end connections
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