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Truflo — TKM Series
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In-Line Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
Industry's Most Accurate & Reliable Paddle Wheel Flow Meters
The TK Series insertion plastic paddle wheel flow meter has been engineered to provide long-term accurate flow
measurement in tough industrial applications.
The paddle wheel assembly consists of a engineered Tefzel
pin and bushings.
High performance Tefzel
and wear resistant properties.
New ShearPro
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Contoured Flow Profile
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Reduced Turbulence = Increased Longevity
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78% Less Drag than Old Flat Paddle Design
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Ref: NASA "Shape Effects on Drag"
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Tefzel Paddle Wheel
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Superior Chemical And Wear Resistance vs PVDF
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Zirconium Ceramic Rotor | Bushings
Up to 15x the Wear Resistance vs.
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Regular Ceramic
Integral Rotor Bushings Reduce Wear
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and Fatigue Stress
ShearPro Through-Pin Design
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Eliminates Finger Spread
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No Lost Paddles
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Increased Temp. Rating
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360° Housing Protects Rotor
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24-0317 © Icon Process Controls Ltd.
and Zirconium materials have been selected due to their excellent chemical
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Design
paddle and micro-polished zirconium ceramic rotor
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TKM
Finger Spread
Unprotected Rotor
vs. Competitor 'A'
vs.
Flat Paddle
TK3M
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