Flow Measurement & Control
New Low Cost Flow Meter Calibration Services W here accurate flow measurements are required or even critical, it is imperative that the flow meter being used is producing correct and consistent results. Only by calibrating a flow meter can you provide assurance that it is performing accurately and within it’s stated specifications. Bell Flow Systems, a leading manufacturer and supplier of flow meters recently commissioned an inhouse flow meter calibration facility to offer low cost, flexible calibration services for flow meters of many measuring principles and sizes. The facility sited in Buckinghamshire consists of three calibration rigs for
The facility sited in Buckinghamshire consists of three calibration rigs for water, oil and micro flow.
water, oil and micro flow. The test rigs are UKAS traceable and are currently undergoing the development of quality, admin and technical operations to ISO 17025 with a vision to be certified early this year. Bell Flow Systems’ calibration facility can test flow meters between ¼” and 4” in size and can handle flow rates from 0.001 litres up to 1000 litres per minute. The rigs incorporate highly accurate master meters as reference devices, the water
calibration rig for example uses the latest electromagnetic flow meters from Badger Meter that perform to an accuracy of better than ±0.25%. All calibrations are issued with a calibration certificate to ensure that all flow meters leaving Bell Flow Systems’ calibration facility offer repeatable, accurate measurement, guaranteed. Tel: +44 (0)1280 817304 Email: sales@bellflowsystems.co.uk www.bellflowsystems.co.uk
Flow Meters For Hire
Bell Flow Systems have extended their range of rental flow meters to make flow measurement devices more accessible. Where capital outlay for permanent flow meter installations is hard to justify, the cost of hire may be just a fraction of the purchase price. Hiring also allows a company to try before they buy and the hire cost can usually be credited against the purchase. All hire products are pre-configured, arrive with a calibration certificate and there is free phone support. Bell Flow System’s hire fleet includes; portable ultrasonic clamp-on flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, oval gear meters and flow monitoring accessories. Tel: +44 (0)1280 817304 t Email: sales@bellflowsystems.co.uk t www.bellflowsystems.co.uk
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