Intelligent Metal Tube Rotameter for Liquid and Gas

Overview

The Intelligent Metal Tube Rotameter (JCL-050 series) delivers precise fluid and gas measurement through an advanced variable area principle. Engineered with a robust 316SS stainless steel body and optional custom PTFE lining, this flowmeter provides exceptional resistance against highly corrosive media like strong acids and alkalis. As the fluid passes through the conical measuring tube, the internal float responds instantly, adjusting the flow area. This vertical movement is captured by a highly sensitive, non-contact magnetic coupling transmission system, translating mechanical motion into accurate dial readings without physical wear. The heavy-duty metallic construction offers a reassuringly solid tactile feel, while the meticulously machined flanges ensure a perfectly sealed, leak-free integration into your piping architecture.

Designed for complex industrial environments, it serves as a reliable monitoring node for petroleum refineries, chemical processing plants, power generation facilities, and pharmaceutical production lines. By combining mechanical reliability with advanced electrical components, it bridges the gap between traditional local indication and modern automated control systems, ensuring operational safety and measurement consistency are never compromised even under harsh environmental conditions.

Product Features

• Suitable for Small Diameter and Low Flow Rate Measurements: Specifically engineered to capture minute flow variations in micro-flow sampling lines and restricted piping networks, ensuring precise control over critical dosing processes.

• Modular Design: The plug-and-play internal architecture dramatically reduces downtime. With a streamlined mechanism and wear-resistant components, it requires virtually zero maintenance during continuous operation, significantly lowering long-term operational expenditures.

• Single-Axis Sensitive Indication with Non-Contact Magnetic Coupling: By eliminating mechanical linkages, this frictionless magnetic transmission ensures highly stable signal delivery. Engineers can rely on immediate, jitter-free dial responses even in environments with heavy pipeline vibrations.

• Dual-Row, Large-Screen LCD Display for Instant and Cumulative Flow: Features a high-contrast interface delivering both instantaneous and cumulative flow metrics at a glance. The crisp, optional backlit display guarantees clear readability in dimly lit plant corners or glaring outdoor installations.

• Intelligent Design with Power Failure Protection and Data Backup and Recovery Functions: Beyond standard power failure protection, the integrated microprocessor supports HART and RS485 communication protocols alongside dual 4-20mA/pulse signal outputs. It seamlessly interfaces with modern PLC and DCS automation systems, providing secure data backup to safeguard critical process history.

• All-Metal Construction: Crafted from premium metals, the heavy-duty housing withstands intense mechanical shocks, extreme pressures, and aggressive chemical attacks, extending the lifecycle in demanding sectors.

• Low Requirement for Straight Pipe Sections: Overcomes spatial constraints by requiring minimal upstream and downstream straight piping. This flexibility simplifies retrofitting in congested plant layouts, saving substantial installation labor and material costs.

• Usable in Flammable and Explosive Hazardous Areas: Fully compliant with stringent ATEX certification standards, featuring both intrinsically safe and explosion-proof configurations. The IP65-rated enclosure provides a formidable barrier against dust and water ingress, ensuring absolute safety in volatile chemical zones.

• Three Power Supply Options: Available in DC24V, AC220V, and independent battery configurations, accommodating diverse field requirements from remote off-grid monitoring stations to centralized industrial control rooms.
  

Technical Specifications

Evaluating the precise operational parameters is crucial for matching the JCL-050 series to your specific process requirements. The following data sheet outlines the comprehensive capabilities of this intelligent rotameter, detailing its expansive measurement ranges, pressure tolerances, and electrical outputs. Whether your application involves high-temperature steam up to 400°C or highly viscous fluids, these verified metrics ensure optimal integration and sustained measurement accuracy across diverse industrial conditions.

Typical Applications & Industry Use Cases

The versatility and engineered precision of the JCL-050 series make it an indispensable asset across a wide spectrum of demanding industrial scenarios. In Petrochemical and Natural Gas Networks, it provides continuous, reliable monitoring of gas distribution lines, ensuring accurate custody transfer and leak detection under high-pressure conditions. For Fine Chemical Processing, the PTFE-lined variants excel in aggressive acid and alkali dosing, maintaining strict stoichiometric ratios essential for product purity.

In Power Generation, these meters are frequently deployed within critical cooling water circuits and lubrication oil systems, where their heavy-duty metal construction withstands constant thermal cycling and mechanical stress. Additionally, in Pharmaceutical and Food & Beverage manufacturing, the available sanitary threaded connections (DIN11851) and easily sterilizable components guarantee compliance with strict hygiene standards while managing precise micro-flow sampling and automated ingredient blending.