PORTER Flowmeters, Flow Tubes and Metering Valves Specifications

The Porter Models F65 and F150 Forged Body Flowmeters feature a compact, one-piece, black anodized forged aluminum body with wraparound window for full 180º visibility of the flow tube. These units are available with aluminum, brass or 316 stainless steel wetted parts.

 

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Flowmeter - Forged Body

F150 & F65

Design, Features & Advantages

  • Interchangeable flow tube assemblies and valves allow configuration changes without removal from process system.
  • Rib-guided, compression sealed flow tubes for maximum float stability.
  • Ceramic scales fired on flow tubes against a contrasting background provide high visibility and durability.
  • Standard or high-resolution metering valves available on inlet or outlet (see page 8 for valve details).
  • Ten-to-one rangeability. tubes

Specifications

Scale
Length: Model F65 - 65mm; Model F150 - 150mm.
Type: Fused on metering tube with contrasting yellow background.
Graduations: Standard - Model F65 - 0-65mm w/ calibration data; Model F150 - 0-150mm w/ calibration data.
Optional: Direct reading scales.

Capacities - Refer to capacity chart.
Ratings
Pressure/Temperature: Neoprene packing/Buna N O-rings - 200 psig at temperatures up to 160°F; Viton® packing/Viton O-rings - 200 psig at temperatures up to 200°F.
Performance
Accuracy: Models F65: ± 10% full scale; Models F150: ± 5% full scale. Accuracy specified for 100% - 10% of scale reading (10 to 1 rangeability).
Repeatability: Models F65: ± 0.5% of full scale reading; Models F150: ± 0.25% of full scale reading.
Connections
Standard: 1/8" female NPT threaded adaptors with locknuts for front panel mounting. Optional: 1/8"compression fitting; 1/4" compression fitting; 1/4" NPT female; 1/4" I.D. Hose.

Materials of Construction
Metering tube - Borosilicate glass.
Floats- Standard: glass, stainless steel. Optional: sapphire, carboloy, tantalum.

Structural Members -
Metering body: (F65 and F150) Black anodized aluminum. . Wetted Parts: aluminum, or inserts of brass or 316 stainless steel;
End Fittings: black anodized aluminum, chrome plated brass or 316 stainless steel.
Shields - Clear polycarbonate.
Tube packing and O-Rings - Standard: Neoprene packing and Buna N O-rings with aluminum or brass construction. Viton® packing and Viton O-rings with stainless steel construction. Optional Materials: Teflon®, EPDM, Kalrez®.

Options

  • Integral standard cartridge or high resolution flow control valve
  • Brass or 316 stainless steel wetted parts
  • Special packing and o-rings
  • Special process connections
  • Direct reading scales

Teflon® - E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.

Viton®, Kalrez® - DuPont Dow Elastomers LLC