Turbine Flow Meter measures hydraulics in heavy equipment.
January 25, 2010 -
Available for up to 1½ in. line sizes, FT-HE (Heavy Equipment) features SAE J1453 flat-face male-to-male fittings with O-ring face seal that simplifies installation in hydraulic lines of heavy equipment. SAE J1453 fittings are capable of providing leak-proof full flow connections in hydraulic systems operating from 95 kPa vacuum to working pressures. Suited for wide range of hydraulic and pneumatic applications, product is offered in standard and high-shock configurations.
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Original Press release
Flow Technology Inc.
8930 South Beck Ave
Tempe, AZ, 85284
USA
Turbine Flow Meter Measures Hydraulics in Heavy Equipment Applications
SAE J1453 fittings simplify meter installation onboard off-road vehicles
TEMPE, Ariz. - Flow Technology, Inc. (FTI), a leading manufacturer of precision flow measurement instruments, systems and calibrators, today announced the FT-HE (Heavy Equipment) turbine flow meter solution for hydraulic fluid applications. The company's FT Series turbine meters are now offered with SAE J1453 fittings with O-ring face seal, which simplifies installation in hydraulic lines onboard tractors, combines and other heavy equipment.
In the off-road industry, there is an increasing emphasis on reducing both the number of potential leakage points and the incidence of leakage from hydraulics systems on machinery. This requirement is addressed by the SAE J1453 standard covering material, dimensional, and performance requirements of steel O-ring face seal fittings for hydraulic tubing, as well as the O-ring face seal interface and nut portion of hose stem assemblies.
The FT-HE solution provides accurate and repeatable flow measurements in a host of hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Unlike flow meters equipped with NPT end-fitting, units employing SAE J1453 flat-face male-to-male fittings do not require adapters for use in off-road equipment hydraulic lines. This approach significantly reduces the space required for meter installation and ensures fewer possible leakage points in the hydraulic system.
Flow Technology's FT Series turbine flow meters are an ideal choice when high accuracy, compact size and fast response are critical. They utilize a proven flow measurement technology to deliver exceptionally precise and reliable digital outputs. Because of their versatility, these meters are the solution for a wide variety of liquid and gas flow sensing applications.
FT-HE turbine meters are available for up to 1½-inch line sizes and are offered in both standard and high-shock (HS) configurations. The SAE J1453 fittings are intended for general applications and hydraulic systems on indusial equipment and commercial products, where elastomeric seals are acceptable to overcome leakage and variations in assembly procedures. These fittings are capable of providing leak-proof full flow connections in hydraulic systems operating from 95 kPa (28 in Hg) vacuum to working pressures.
For more information about the FT-HE solution, please visit http://www.ftimeters.com.
About Flow Technology, Inc.
With 50+ years of flow measurement experience, Flow Technology, Inc. maintains the highest standards of quality in its design, manufacturing and service. Its product line includes a wide range of turbine, positive displacement, electromagnetic, and clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters; flow calibrators; flow controllers; and ancillary electronics. Typical applications are found in the aerospace, automotive, industrial, metrology, oil & gas and sanitary fields. In addition, the company maintains one of the world's largest primary standard flow meter calibration laboratories, and provides complete flow meter calibration, service and repair. Flow Technology, Inc. is registered to ISO 9001, accredited by NVLAP to 17025:2005 and ANSI Z540, and has calibration conformance to MIL-STD-45662A. Visit them at www.ftimeters.com.
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