PORTER Flowmeters, Flow Tubes and Metering Valves Specifications

The Porter Models 65 and 150 Side Plate Constructed Flowmeters combine a traditional body style with innovative design features. They are available with aluminum, brass or 316 stainless steel wetted parts. Multi-tube (2 to 6 tube) versions are available with optional valves and manifold inlet/outlet ports.

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Flowmeter - Slide Plate

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 65 - 65mm; Model 150 - 150mm.
Type: Fused on metering tube with contrasting yellow background.
Graduations: Standard - Model 65 - 0-65mm w/ calibration data; Model 150 - 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 65: ± 10% full scale; Models 150: ± 5% full scale. Accuracy specified for 100% - 10% of scale reading (10 to 1 rangeability).
Repeatability: Models 65: ± 0.5% of full scale reading; Models 150: ± 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 -
Side plates: (65 and 150) Standard: black anodized aluminum.
Wetted Parts: aluminum, brass or 316 stainless steel.
End Fittings: black anodized aluminum or 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
  • Stainless steel side plates (Models 65 & 150 only)
  • Base plate (Models 65 & 150 only)

Porter Models 65 and 150 Side-Plate Flowmeters are available in multi-tube configurations up to 6 tubes. All valve options are available, and the inlet/outlet ports can be manifolded. Contact factory for details.

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

Viton®, Kalrez® - DuPont Dow Elastomers LLC