Flow Meters
Stable and Reproducible Metering
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Metering processes are generally defined by short cycles, high repetition rates and strictly given tolerances. Moreover, the shots being applied are often only minuscule amounts of material, in which case it is all the more important that the metering be reliable, accurate and reproducible.
Modern production processes require a detailed monitoring of the process capability and the repeatability of applications. These requirements must be carefully defined right at the start and considered in the system concept design.
KIRKCO offers a comprehensive portfolio of process monitoring and control technology, including Gear flow metering cells, light barriers, pressure sensors and metering control units.
System concept designing at KIRKCO involves our engineers working closely with the customer to align process control and monitoring mechanisms with the application requirements, and combining them with the appropriate pumps and metering components.
Gear Flow Meter
The gear flow meter has been developed specifically for use in metering and mixing systems. In processes involving one-part media such as greases, oils and adhesives, it is used for measuring the exact material flow rate at any given moment. The measuring principle is based on the volumetric gear displacement system, characteristic for its accuracy and compressive strength.
The measuring element comprises of a very precisely fitted pair of gears placed in the housing ofthe flow meter. The rotation of the measuring element is detected by a contactless sensor system and converted into digital signals. A metering unit containing a gearbased flow meter combined with a flow-regulating and dispensing valve is ideal for an accurate dispensing or filling of larger quantities of fluids.
Contact us to Discuss a Gear Flow Meter Monitoring Solution.Product Features
- Monitoring and control of metering processes
- Adjustable pulse multiplication up to factor 128 for high measuring resolutions
- Status LED
- Tooth volume 0.04 / 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.4 / 1 / 2 cm
- Cast iron, stainless steel or aluminum design
- Plain or ball bearing version available
- Precisely fitted pair of gears placed in the housing of the flow meter. The rotation of the measuring element is detected by a contactless sensor system and converted into digital signals.
- A metering unit containing a gear based flowmeter combined with a flow-regulating and dispensing valve is ideal for an accurate dispensing or filling of larger quantities of fluids.
Options
- Different connections and adaptors
- Heating
- Connecting cables
Metering Control Unit
The MR40 is a control unit developed by KIRKCO for the control of complex metering processes. It can be easily integrated into a system with a metering valve or into a 1K metering system with dispensing valves. The control unit enables communication between individual system components and coordinates their operation.
Additionally, the featured software allows users to store numerous metering programes and to recall and run them later. The control unit is equipped with connection ports for various material supply systems and is compatible with monitoring devices such as the gear flow meter or the light barrier. It can be used either as system control or as an interface between a higher level system control and a metering system.
Contact us to Discuss a Metering Control Unit Solution.Peripherals
Micro-flow Sensor
The micro-flow sensor can be used with needle metering valves to confirm that material is being dispensed. It is designed for the detection of very small quantities (0.005 – 3.00 ml). This device is meant purely for material discharge monitoring purposes, not as a means of volumetric measurement.
Compatible with:
- Needle Metering Valves
Light Barrier
The light barrier is a process monitoring device used with the very fast-switching shot and high-speed valves. It counts the number of discharged shots, checking them against the set target quantity.
Compatible with:
- High-speed Valves
- Shot Valve SHV-01
Stroke Detection
The stroke detection device monitors the correct activity of various valve types. Detecting the upstroke movement of the dispensing needle or the metering piston, it sends signals to indicate the proper functioning of a valve.
Compatible with:
- Needle metering valves
- Chamber Metering Valves
- Needle Dispensing Valves
- Shot Valves
- Spray Valves
Pressure Sensors
Pressure sensors can be firmly mounted on shot and spray valves or they can be positioned further up in the system. They indicate the current material pressure or transmit it over to a monitoring unit.
Compatible with:
- Shot Valves
- Spray Valves
- Integration into a system (digital / analogue)
Accessories
KIRKCO pumps and metering components are complemented by an extensive range of accessories to create a complete metering system. Our technicians will be happy to assist you in selecting the right equipment for your needs:
Contact us for more information on lubrication accessories.- Multipliers
- Heated Hoses
- Pneumatic Tubing
- Hydraulic Tubing
- Pressure Gauges
- Material Filters
- Mixer Tubes
- Check Valves
- Adapters