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Sliding Vane Meters DN 15-50 (½”- 2”)
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Introduction Principle of operation
VAF Instruments ProFlow positive displacement sliding vane type liquid ProFlow flowmeters operate on the sliding vane principle. The meter
flowmeters are used in continuous metering applications of oil-like liquids, consists of a specially shaped housing in which a rotor can rotate
especially for accurate measurement of fuel oil consumption. freely. Two pairs of vanes are placed into four slots in the rotor.
ProFlow flowmeters have a simple, rugged design. With only few almost Each pair is positioned by a rod and can move in and out of the rotor.
frictionless moving internal parts there is hardly any wear in the flowmeter which The radial vane movement is guided by the special inner shape of the
safeguards a typical long lasting lifetime. ProFlow meters have no mechanical housing. This patented construction provides a constant seal between
seals saving you from regular maintenance and possible leakage of process the inlet and the outlet of the meter.
liquids into the environment. The flowmeter is driven by the process liquid which The incoming liquid forces the rotor to rotate. A magnetic coupling
makes it suitable for distant locations without power supply. transmits the rotor rotations from the measuring chamber to a built-on
The high accuracy of the flowmeter (down to 0.2% and repeatability 0.05%) is counter (standard). An electric pulse output can be installed as option
not influenced by process pressure or temperature, mechanical pipe strain or liquid for remote totalising or flow data processing.
turbulence and therefore straight inlet and outlet pipe pieces are not required.

Experience in flow measurement

In 1938 VAF Instruments started as a manufacturer of petrol delivery pumps.
The flowmeters made by VAF for this pump already had to have the highest
accuracy and had to meet the demands of the board of weights and measures.
Innovation and research over the past 75 years helped VAF to make new types
of flowmeters bearing in mind customer requirements and the need for accurate
flow measurement. VAF Instruments flowmeters are available in sizes from 8 mm
up to 300 mm (1 l/hr up to 960 m3/hr). ProFlow flowmeters cover the middle
part of this range.

Available ProFlow flowmeters

ProFlow flowmeters are available in connection sizes from 15 mm up to 50 Rotor

Vanes
mm representing maximum flow ranges from 50 l/min up to 500 l/min. For
Vane Rods Magnetic Coupling
registration of the measured amount of liquid VAF ProFlow meters can be fitted
Measuring Chamber
with digital totalisers with or without pulse transmitter.

Liquids
ProFlow flowmeters are specially developed for measurement of all kinds of
hydrocarbon liquids, in particular medium and heavy fuel oils for combustion
engines, lubricating oils and many other oil-like liquids.

Special versions
This brochure comprises only VAF Instruments standard delivery program.
Special flowmeter executions can be offered as tailor-made solutions.

Consult VAF Instruments for further information.

Rotor

Vanes

Vane Rods Magnetic Coupling

Measuring Chamber

Fig. 1 Sectional view

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Features & benefits
Features Benefits
One meter for a wide range of flows
High capacity and rangebility Superior turn down ratio
Lower investment
Exact registration of transferred amount of liquid
High accuracy (down to ± 0.2%)
No loss of valuable raw material
Easy to service
Design simplicity No complex replacement parts
Low operation cost
Easy to operate because no need for external settings saving time
Accuracy not degraded by: process pressure / process temperature / liquid in operation and training
viscosity / liquid conductivity / pipe strain / flow pattern (turbulence) One single meter model is suitable for different liquids resulting in a lower investment
No straight pipe required before or behind meter thus and less space required
Easy to integrate in compact systems
Compact design
Space saving
Constructed to CE standards No special adjustments necessary
ISO 9001 registered company Assured product quality
Less wear
Few internal parts Long lifetime
Low operation cost
No auxillary power needed
Measurement driven by liquid Low pressure drop
Suitable for many remote locations

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Technical specification
+ 0,4

Typical calibration curves + 0,2

counter deviation (%)

VAF Instruments flowmeters perform liquid measurement with the 0

highest accuracy. This graph shows typical calibration curves for - 0,2

liquids with different viscosities. Consult the factory for other values. - 0,4
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Flowrate (% of max. flow)
0,6 mPa.s 7 mPa.s 200 mPa.s

Basic model number J5015E J5023E J5025E J5040E J5050E

Connection size, DN [mm] 15 mm (1/2”) 25 mm (1”) 25 mm (1”) 40 mm (1.5”) 50 mm (2”)
Capacity [l/min] see graphs
Maximum, 8 hrs/day discontinuous 50 50 160 250 500
Maximum, continuous 37,5 37,5 120 187,5 375
Displaced volume per revolution [litre] 0,025 0,025 0,167 0,167 0,40
Measuring accuracy
range 1:10 1 0,2 %
range 1:20 2
0,3 %
Repeatability better than ± 0,05 %
Required starting pressure [kPa (bar)] 3 (0,03)
Materials body, flanges, covers and rotor ductile iron
Vanes carbon
O-rings viton A
Body pressure rating [kPa (bar)] 4000 (40) 2500 (25) 2000 (20)
Available flanges
DIN PN (bar) raised face or with groove acc. DIN 2512N 6, 10, 16, 25, 40 6, 10, 16, 25
ANSI RF 150, 300 150, 300
JIS K 5, 10, 16, 20 5, 10, 16, 20
Liquid temperature range standard -15˚C to 125˚C -15˚C to 125˚C
On application -15˚C to 180˚C -15˚C to 160˚C
Built-on counter 7 digit resettable totaliser
smallest readout unit 0,1 litre, 0,001 m3 0,001 m3 0,001 m3
Optional pulse transmitter 1 scalable pulse output
Pulse type open collector NPN
Weight without counter [Kg] 5 7 12 14 22
Notes: 1 Standard factory calibration. 2 Calibration on request.

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 Flow ranges
To select the appropriate meter size for your process the graphs must be used.
The data in these graphs only refer to standard flowmeters used on Newtonian
liquids. Consult VAF Instruments for viscosities higher than shown in the graphs.
Lower minimum capacities are possible dependent on liquid viscosity and
required measuring accuracy.

Flowrate - pressure drop viscosity relation

3000 Cst
Kpa

Bar

Kpa

Bar

3000 Cst
250 2.5
150 1.5

Cst
1000 Cst

re able
op
1.4

ssu low
1500

Cst

Dr
Pre x. Al
800

Cst
1.3

Ma
t
Cs
500
st

200 2.0
500 C

300
1.2

st
0C
st
Cst

0C

20
1.1
15
300

Dr ble

100 1.0
re a
op
su low
st

es Al
0C

150 1.5 0.9 st

Pr ax.

0C
10

M
Pressure Drop

10
Pressure Drop

0.8
40 Cst t
Cs
0.7 60
30 Cst
100 1.0 20 Cst 0.6
st
15 Cst 50 0.5 30 C

10 Cst 0.4

50 0.5 0.3 10 Cst

5 Cst
0.2 1 Cst

1 Cst 0.1

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100%=50 L/min 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100%

Percent Of Maximum Flow Percent Of Maximum Flow

Models J5015E / J5023E: 100% = 50 l/min Model J5025E: 100% = 160 l/min
Model J5040E: 100% = 250 l/min
kPa

bar

3000 cSt

150 1.5
Dr ble
t
1500 cS

op
su wa

1.4
es llo
Pr ax. A
re
cSt

1.3
M
800

cSt
500

St

1.2
0c

St
St
30

0c
0c

1.1
15
20

100 1.0

0.9 St
0c
10
Pressure Drop

0.8
cSt
0.7 60

St
0.6 30 c
50 0.5

0.4 t
10 cS
0.3
1 cSt
0.2

0.1

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100%
Percent Of Maximum Flow

Model J5050E: 100% = 500 l/min

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 Options and accessories
Liquid filter
The process liquid must be clean and free from air, gas or dirt. Solid
particles may cause excessive wear. It is recommended to install a liquid
filter with a suitable mesh width. If necessary also install an air vent.

Electronic signal processing instrumentation

A complete range of electronic signal processing instrumentation
is available.

Built-on Totaliser
ProFlow flowmeters can be equipped with a built-on totaliser. See
tables for counter reading units and combinations of totaliser and
pulse output.
Consult VAF Instruments for special counters and pulse transmitters
not mentioned in this brochure.

Fig. 2 E-counter

Applications
- Fuel consumption measurement of internal combustion engines
and oil burners;
- Injection of oils;
- Measurement of fluid movement in hydraulic systems;
- Accurate measurement of viscous fluids at low flow rates.

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 Dimensions
Dimensions apply to flowmeters with DIN flanges.
Dimensions of flowmeters with other pressure ratings are available on application.
All dimensions are in millimeters.

ØF
ØC ( 4x)
ØD
DN

ØE

Ø90
G

59
B

60
A± 1 H

I Cable gland M12x1,5

Cable length approx 3m
Only with pulse transmitter

Meter type Connection size A B G H I J

J5015E DN 15 mm (1/2”) 180 50 24 33 70 93
J5023E DN 25 mm (1”) 220 50 24 33 70 93
J5025E DN 25 mm (1”) 240 70 40 51 101 110
J5040E DN 40 mm (1.5”) 240 70 40 51 101 110
J5050E DN 50 mm (2”) 260 85 50 72 143 132

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 Quotation & ordering information
All copyrights reserved | Publ. No. PB-142-GB-0813 | Supersedes Publ. No. PB-142-GB-0711

For proper selection of the suitable ProFlow meter the following data should be determined:
Liquid data:
1. Process liquid (trade name or chemical composition):
2. Flowrate [l/min] minimum: continuous: maximum:
3. Operating pressure range [bar]: allowable pressure drop [bar]:
4. Operating temperature range [˚C] process liquid: ambient:
5. Specific gravity at operating conditions: viscosity:
Flowmeter data:
6. Basic model number:
7. Diameter liquid piping:
8. Connection flanges: DIN PN [bar] ANSI RF [lbs] JIS [K]
9. Direction to flow: left to right right to left top to bottom bottom to top
10. Optional pulse transmitter (see technical specification table):
required not required
number of pulse/litre:
11. Liquid filter: required not required
12. Special certification: material certificate according EN 10204 3.1
standard factory accuracy calibration certificate
13. Other options and accessories:

Name:
Place and date:

For further information see relevant Product Bulletins

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