Target Flow Meter
Achieve high-precision flow measurement of liquids, gases, and steam in demanding industrial environments.
The MTF Target Flow Meter is built for reliable performance under vibration, pressure surges, and irregular flow conditions, making it ideal for difficult media like corrosive, viscous, or dirty fluids. It supports a wide flow range—from low to high flow rates—and excels where traditional meters struggle.
Key Applications
- Industrial Process Control
Accurately monitor and regulate critical flow parameters in complex process systems.
- Oil & Gas Production
Rugged design ideal for upstream and downstream flow measurement of steam, gas, and liquids.
- Chemical Manufacturing
Handles viscous, corrosive, or non-Newtonian fluids with precision.
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
Provides stable readings even in systems with fluctuating pressure or suspended solids.
- Food & Beverage Processing
Ensures hygienic and accurate ingredient and utility fluid flow monitoring.
Description
The MTF Target Flow Meter delivers high-accuracy flow measurement by combining traditional mechanical principles with advanced digital sensor technology. Unlike flow meters with moving parts, the MTF operates with a fixed target design that ensures minimal wear, low maintenance, and long-term reliability—even in harsh and irregular flow conditions.
Its robust construction and built-in anti-interference and anti-impurity technologies make it ideal for demanding applications where other meters often fail. The MTF excels in measuring liquids, gases, and steam, including viscous, corrosive, or particle-laden media under high pressure, fluctuating flow, or strong vibrations.
Whether it’s controlling steam flow in power generation, handling chemical dosing in process industries, monitoring dirty fluids in wastewater treatment, or ensuring flow stability in oil & gas pipelines, this flow meter adapts to a wide variety of complex environments. It is widely used in energy, petrochemical, chemical, environmental protection, food processing, and water infrastructure sectors.
Designed for accuracy, resilience, and versatility, the MTF Target Flow Meter supports critical flow monitoring with confidence—even under the toughest industrial conditions.
Features
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No Moving Parts
Ensures long-term durability, reduced maintenance, and higher operational safety by eliminating wear and mechanical failure—ideal for demanding industrial environments. -
Dry Calibration via Hanging Weight Method
Allows for accurate, hassle-free calibration without the need for flowing liquids, improving usability and reducing downtime during setup or recalibration. -
Broad Media Compatibility
Accurately measures the flow of liquids, gases, steam, and viscous fluids across a wide temperature spectrum—including high and low temperature applications. -
High Sensitivity at Low Flow Rates
Capable of detecting flow velocities as low as 0.8 m/s, making it suitable for precise low-flow measurement in metering and dosing applications. -
High Accuracy and Wide Measuring Range
Offers measurement precision up to ±0.2%, with a wide turndown ratio of 30:1, supporting both microflow and high-volume flow scenarios. -
Built-in Anti-Interference Technology
Maintains consistent accuracy even in the presence of flow instability, impurities, or external vibrations, ensuring reliable performance in real-world industrial settings. -
Versatile Industrial Applications
Designed for reliable operation in petroleum, chemical processing, power generation, food and beverage, environmental monitoring, and water management sectors.
Specification
| Process fluid | Liquid; gas; steam | ||||||
| Medium temperature | -196℃～+450℃(Determine the temperature range when ordering) | ||||||
| Nominal diameter (mm) | Pipe type
15～300 |
Clamp on type
15~600mm |
Insertion type
100~2000mm |
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| Nominal pressure | 0.6~42MPa | 0.6~42MPa | 0.6~42MPa | ||||
| Accuracy | ±0.2% | ±0.5% | ±1.0% | ±1.5% | ±2.5% | ||
| Power supply | lithium battery (3.6V); external power supply 24VDC | ||||||
| Output signal | 4 ~20mA; pulse;1-10V; RS485/RS232; HART;Site value display; | ||||||
| IP rating | IP65,IP67,IP68 | ||||||
| Explosion-proof grade | ExibIICT4;ExdIICT4 | ||||||
FAQ
1. What is a target flow meter and how does it work?
A target flow meter measures flow by detecting the force exerted by a fluid on a fixed target placed in the flow path. The MTF model uses a sensor to convert this force into an electrical signal, providing accurate flow rate readings without any moving parts.
2. Is the MTF Target Flow Meter suitable for steam measurement?
Yes, the MTF Target Flow Meter is highly suitable for steam flow measurement, especially in high-pressure or fluctuating flow conditions. It provides reliable and accurate results even in challenging environments.
3. Can it measure low flow rates accurately?
Absolutely. The MTF Target Flow Meter is designed for high sensitivity, capable of detecting flow velocities as low as 0.8 m/s, making it ideal for applications with low or intermittent flow.
4. What types of fluids can this flow meter handle?
The meter is compatible with a wide range of media, including liquids, gases, steam, and viscous fluids. It’s commonly used in chemical, oil & gas, energy, and environmental applications.
5. What makes the MTF flow meter different from vortex or turbine flow meters?
Unlike vortex or turbine meters, the MTF has no moving parts, which means less wear and tear, lower maintenance, and better performance with dirty or unstable flows. It’s also more resistant to vibration and pressure fluctuations.
6. Does the MTF flow meter require liquid calibration?
No. The MTF Target Flow Meter uses a dry calibration method (hanging weight), which simplifies setup and maintenance without compromising accuracy.
7. In what industries is the MTF Target Flow Meter commonly used?
This flow meter is widely used in petrochemical plants, power plants, wastewater treatment facilities, food and beverage processing, chemical dosing systems, and water infrastructure projects.
8. How accurate is the MTF Target Flow Meter?
It offers an impressive measurement accuracy of ±0.2%, with a wide turndown ratio of 1:30, making it suitable for both small-scale and large-volume flow applications.
9. Is the flow meter suitable for outdoor or harsh environments?
Yes, the MTF Target Flow Meter is built with robust materials and anti-interference features that enable it to perform reliably even in harsh, dirty, or high-vibration environments.
10. What pipe sizes does it support?
The MTF can be configured for a variety of pipe diameters, depending on the application. Custom sizing and installation options are available to suit different industrial setups.
Datasheet
MTF Target Flow Meter Datasheet
