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PRODUCT GROUP 332 · FLOW METERS

Plastic tube variable area flow meter

Plastic tube variable area flow meters (rotameters) are simple, economical and effective instruments that let you read the flow rate directly. They are typically used in laboratories, water treatment systems and low-pressure process applications.

PLASTIC TUBE VARIABLE AREA FLOW METERTYPE 332 · EMSAL VANA
DN
15 – 50
PN
10
MATERIAL
Tragamid
STANDARD
DIN
CONNECTION
Female threaded connection
TEST
ISO 11631:1998
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Plastic tube variable area flow meter

Technical data

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Nominal sizeDN15 – DN50
Pressure ratingPN10
StandardDIN
Connection typeThreaded
End connection standardFemale threaded connection
TestISO 11631:1998

The standards listed apply to stocked products. Contact us for other standards.

Material

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Material
Tragamid

Features

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Operation

  • A float moves freely inside a vertically mounted plastic tube.
  • As the fluid flows upwards, the float rises to a height where it is balanced by the flow.
  • The flow rate is read directly from the float position against the calibrated scale on the tube.
  • The relationship between flow rate and float height is not linear, but calibration ensures accurate readings.

Advantages

  • Simple mechanism: few moving parts, easy to operate, practically maintenance-free.
  • Visual monitoring: operators read the flow rate directly on the tube.
  • Light and corrosion-resistant: plastics such as PVC, PEEK or polycarbonate allow use with chemicals.
  • Low cost: an affordable choice for basic measurement needs.

Applications

  • Laboratories: monitoring chemical and gas flows
  • Water treatment: dosing and filtration control
  • Food industry: metering pure water or flavourings
  • Pharmaceutical industry: monitoring solvent and solution flows

Considerations

  • The float is delicate and must be protected from impact.
  • Vertical, straight installation is essential; tilting causes measuring errors.
  • The tube may cloud over time and become harder to read; regular checks are recommended.
  • Suitable for clean liquids only; solids can damage the float.

Downloads

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DatasheetPDF · TR · dimension and weight table
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CAD modelSTEP · DXF · by nominal size
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3.1 certificate samplePDF · EN 10204 · TR/EN
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