Flow meters are measuring instruments used to measure the flow of liquids or gases. They determine the mass or volume flow of a medium flowing through a pipeline or channel.

Mass flow meters—this type of measuring device allows for accurate measurement of mass, volume, density, or temperature. They come in various diameters, so they can be adapted to a given application. They are used in the oil, paper, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

The problem of measuring the flow of free-flowing powder or granules is a very important issue. It is often associated, for example, with loading trucks, dosing into a mixer, or typical technological measurement of production efficiency. However, the most important requirement is to ensure high accuracy without special maintenance procedures.

The FlowSlide mass flow meter is an excellent solution to this problem. Its operation has a very low physical impact on the material in the process. This minimizes the risk of moving parts damaging the product. Its simple and robust design makes it a reliable and easy-to-use device.

The FlowSlide flow meter measures the mass flow of bulk material moving along a curved, arc-shaped element. In accordance with the laws of physics, the material generates a centrifugal force that is proportional to the flow rate. Thanks to a special mechanism that transfers the force to a strain gauge sensor, disturbances caused by bulk density, grain size, or material friction are imperceptible. The PID controller implemented in the controller can be used to control the flow using a so-called prefeeder (roller gate, rotary valve, belt conveyor).