Industrial smart flow meter

Ensure precise metering and smooth handling of bulk materials with a device that eliminates moving parts, providing maintenance-free operation and accurate flow measurement for continuous production processes across a variety of bulk solid types.

Meters and Feeds Bulk Solids Accurately

The Smart Flow Meter K-SFM from Coperion K-Tron is a specialized device designed for the gentle and precise metering of bulk solids. This innovative flow meter stands out for its unique design, featuring no moving parts, which ensures reduced maintenance requirements and gentle handling of materials such as powders, grains, and fibers. Utilizing patented Smart Force Transducer technology, the K-SFM provides accurate flow rate measurement through two measuring channels, making it ideal for applications in plastics, chemicals, food, and more.

The K-SFM is suitable for continuous and automatic operations, handling diverse end-products like polyethylene pellets, epoxy resins, and flour efficiently. With variants like the K-SFM-275-B and K-SFM-350-B, it offers flexibility in processing capacity, accommodating a range of materials from 0.2 mm to 10 mm in size. It supports integration within production lines for material flow control, ensuring seamless material management and quantitative bulk goods measurement.

Constructed with stainless steel, AISI 316L, the device boasts high corrosion resistance, making it robust for demanding industrial environments. It is available with hazardous location options, including ATEX and NEC, ensuring safety and compliance in a variety of settings. Compact and reliable, the K-SFM allows easy disassembly for maintenance and cleaning, promoting operational efficiency and productivity.

Benefits

  • Minimizes maintenance needs with a no moving parts design.
  • Ensures gentle material handling, preserving product integrity.
  • Enhances accuracy with patented Smart Force Transducer technology.
  • Facilitates easy integration with continuous and automatic operation.
  • Offers robust corrosion resistance with stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Food,Animal feed,Glass,Coal,Grain,Aluminum,Plastics,Cement
End products
Glass beads,Polyethylene pellets,Epoxy resins,Wheat grains,Pulverized coal,Portland cement,Flour,Aluminum granules,Pet feed pellets
Steps before
Drying,Grinding,Mixing,Pulverizing
Steps after
Packing,Material Flow Control,Measuring Filling Quantities,Materials Management
Input ingredients
powders,grains,pellets,chips,fibers,free flowing bulk material
Output ingredients
metered bulk solids,quantitative bulk goods measurement,material flow control,measured filling or discharge quantities
Market info
Coperion is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial compounding and extrusion equipment, bulk materials handling systems, and services for various industries, such as plastics, chemicals, and food processing, with a strong reputation for innovative engineering solutions and customer support.

Technical Specifications


Material Flow Rate
2 to 536 t/h
Measuring Channel
A,B,C
Particle Size
0.2 mm to 10 mm
Accuracy
Smart Force Transducer technology
Materials of Construction
Stainless steel,DIN 1.4404/1.4435 (AISI 316L)
Operating Mode
Bypass mode for online taring
Automation
Practically maintenance free
Design Feature
No moving parts
Hazardous Location Options
ATEX,NEC available

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
No Moving Parts
Measurement Technology
Smart Force Transducer
Handling Capability
Gentle Handling of Bulk Solids
Material Passage
Free Passage for Bulk Material
Taring Process
Automatic,Online Taring
Flow Type Suitability
Continuous,Inline Handling
Design
Simple and Robust
Production Line Integration
Material Flow Control
Maintenance Requirements
Practically Maintenance Free
Disassembly
Quick Disassembly

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High due to no moving parts
Biological compatibility
N/A
Cleanability
Easy to clean,simple design
Density/particle size
0.2 mm to 10 mm
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel,DIN 1.4404/1.4435 (AISI 316L)


ATEX certification
Available

Physical Characteristics


Materials of construction product contact parts
Stainless steel,DIN 1.4404/1.4435 (AISI 316L)

Custom Options


Materials of construction product contact parts
Stainless steel,DIN 1.4404/1.4435 (AISI 316L)
Integration possibilities
Smart Force Transducer technology
Control panel type
SmartConnex Controls