This section provides an overview for thermal mass flow meters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 thermal mass flow meter manufacturers and their company rankings.
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Thermal mass flow meters are excellent devices used to measure the mass flow rate of fluids.
These meters primarily operate on two principles. In the thermal dispersion type, the meter exposes a fluid to a thermal beam and calculates the mass flow rate based on temperature changes. In the thermal exchange type, it measures the mass flow rate by exchanging heat with the fluid through a heat exchanger and observing temperature changes. Thermal mass flow meters have wide-ranging applications in industries such as chemical and pharmaceuticals, fuel and energy, and environmental and sanitation. They are known for their high accuracy, compatibility with a wide range of fluids, and the capability for remote monitoring.
Thermal mass flow meters measure temperature changes by exposing the fluid to a thermal beam or exchanging heat and calculates the mass flow rate accordingly. However, it's crucial that the fluid's thermal conductivity and heat capacity fall within the meter's measurement range, and careful attention must be paid to temperature variations.
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Sage Metering, established in 2002, is based in California, US and is a manufacturer of gas flow meters. The company's catalog includes paramount, sage 200, sage 300 and sage prime flow meter used in industrial, commercial and environmental monitoring, including carbon credit verification for greenhouse gas reduction. Sage Metering invented the "In Situ Calibration Verification Check" that ensures the meters maintain NIST-traceable calibration. It provides installation and after-sale services to its customers.
KOBOLD Instruments, Inc, founded in Germany, in 1980 is a manufacturer of instruments for monitoring, measuring and regulating flow, pressure, level and temperature. The company's product portfolio includes sensors, pressure gauges, transmitters, switches and transmitters. Their products are used in industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also provide services including product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, customer service, and repair.
ONICON Inc is a manufacturer of a full line of highly accurate flow meters and energy measurement systems. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Southern USA. The company provides a wide range of products which include turbine, vortex, electromagnetic, thermal mass, and ultrasonic meters and display modules. These solutions cater to various industries such as HVAC, water utilities, and process control. Every product is individually calibrated, and all products are delivered fully programmed for the customer's application.
Sierra Instruments, founded in 1971, is a manufacturer of flow measurement solutions for the gas, liquid, and steam sectors. The product line has incline or insertion mass flow controllers/meters, level switches, flow conditioners, calibration systems, and mass flow sensors. The company provides digital communication protocols to automate flow meters and software upgrades & improvements. The company in Monterey, CA, offers a 12-month limited warranty, is ISO 9001 registered, and is a member of the TASI group.
Fox Thermal, founded in 1994, has established itself as a manufacturer of thermal mass flow meters. The company's expertise lies in providing resourceful solutions for various applications, including industrial processes, oil and gas, wastewater, and bio gas. With its headquarters located in Marina, California, Fox Thermal has rapidly grown as a player in gas flow measurement. The company's wide range of thermal mass flow meters make it a partner in addressing the flow measurement needs of industries globally.
Fluid Components International, founded in San Marcos, CA, in 1964 is a manufacturer of thermal mass flow meters, flow switches and level switches for industrial process measurement applications. The company's product portfolio includes Flow Switch, Flow Conditioners, Gas Flow Meter, Level Measurement Products, and Flow Straighteners. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and customer service.
Kaifeng AFT Instrument Co. Ltd. is a flowmeter manufacturer in Kaifeng, Henan, China, established in 2009 as a subsidiary of Kaifeng Huabang Instrument Co. Ltd. The company offers a range of metering devices, including Coriolis mass flowmeters, electromagnetic flowmeters, metal tube float flowmeters, open channel flowmeters, and thermal gas mass flowmeters. The company serves multiple industries through various projects, such as the flowmeter repair at the Chongqing Wastewater Treatment Plant and the installment of electromagnetic flowmeter quantitative control systems in several chemical and water plants.
Burak Metering, established in 2014 and headquartered in Thane, India, is a manufacturer specializing in digital flow meters designed for liquid and gas measurement. The company's product range includes an array of flow meters, such as the Thermal Mass Flow Meter, Compressed Air Flow Meter, Electromagnetic Flow Meter, Vortex Flow Meter, and BURAK Flow Communicator software. These products find applications in diverse industries, including food & beverage, power & energy, primaries & metal, pulp and paper, aerospace, and many more. It serves various clients, including companies such as Aditya Birla, Cipla, Ashok Leyland, Jindal Steel & Power, Honda, and many others.
Comate Intelligent Sensor, established in 2008 and headquartered in Hefei, China, is a manufacturer of flow measurement instruments. The company specializes in flow measurement instruments, including vortex flow meters, thermal mass flow meters, and pitot tube flow meters. These products are used in power generation, mining, and chemical sectors. It develops solutions for measuring air, steam, and gases in industrial processes. The company's VFM60MV multivariable vortex-type flowmeter integrates temperature and pressure compensation, delivering stable measurements even in challenging conditions. It also offers cellphone-based reading, setting, and diagnosis capabilities, enhancing convenience and efficiency for users.
Teledyne Hastings Instruments is a manufacturer of vacuum as well as gas mass flow instruments that was originally established as Hastings-Raydist, Inc. in 1944 before becoming a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies, Inc. in 1979. The company offers gas mass flow meters for measuring and controlling gas flow rates between 5-15,000slm, vacuum sensors for measuring atmosphere to ultra-high vacuum pressure, and single channel power supplies for operating flow meters or controllers. The company also provides custom manufacturing, calibration, and repair services for its clients.
ABB is a manufacturer and supplier of robotics and process automation products that was established in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1988 following the merger of BBC of Switzerland and ASEA of Sweden. The company specializes in products for electrification and motion control applications. These products include sensors, motors, and drives for in-facility delivery rovers. It also offers transformers, circuit breakers, and inverters for maintaining operational efficiency in automated lines. The company chiefly serves clients in the mining, oil and gas, and food and beverage industries.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 6 | 60.0% |
China | 2 | 20.0% |
India | 2 | 20.0% |