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Thermal Mass Flow Meters

Cross Company Thermal Mass Flow Meters

Thermal mass flow meters are used for measuring gas flow without the need for correction for temperature or pressure. A thermal mass flow meter measures the amount of heat that is transferred as the gas flows past a heated surface. For a complete explanation of the principles behind thermal mass flow, please read our article “Understanding How Thermal Mass Flow Meters Work.“

Their principle of operation relies on the heat transfer from a heated probe to the flowing gas, enabling precise and direct mass flow measurement. This also makes them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. If you need to accurately measure gas flow, Cross Company Process Solutions can help.

Contact one of our process engineers, application specialists, or world-class support team to learn more about thermal mass flow meters

Precision Measurement for Gas Flow Applications

There are many industries and processes that can benefit from thermal mass flow meters. Whether it’s for measurement, monitoring, or processing, being able to accurately measure gas flow can be a critical consideration.

For instance, natural gas measurement (in the oil and gas industry) relies on thermal mass flow meters to accurately measure natural gas flow rates. This helps in custody transfer and the monitoring of gas consumption across applications. Further, in the food and beverage industry, thermal mass flow meters are used to monitor the gas flow rates in various processes like carbonation, fermentation, and aeration.

At Cross, we offer a wide selection of high-quality thermal mass flow meters from industry-leading manufacturers. Our experienced team can assist you in choosing the right meter for your specific application, ensuring precise and reliable gas flow measurement in your industrial processes.

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Benefits of Thermal Mass Flow Meters

There are many benefits to utilizing thermal mass flow meters in your process application. Some of those benefits include

Direct Mass Flow Measurement

A big advantage of these meters is their ability to directly measure mass flow. Unlike volumetric flow meters (which require additional pressure and temperature compensation), thermal mass flow meters offer immediate readings.

Wide Application Range

Thermal mass flow meters can be used in a wide range of gas flow applications. This includes compressed air, natural gas, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, and many other clean gases. This contributes to their wide industrial use.

High Accuracy

With cutting-edge sensor technology and precise temperature control, thermal mass flow meters offer high accuracy and reliability in flow measurement. They accurately measure gas flow rates, ensuring confidence in your data.

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The Right Thermal Mass Flow Meter for Your Application

Cross Company is proud to offer thermal mass flow meters from brands like Brooks Instrument and Fluid Components International. This means we can offer exactly the right device for your application. Options include NEMA4x/IP66 for washdown environments and models for use in hazardous areas.

Cross Company also performs ISO 17025 calibration of thermal mass flow meters and controllers locally. For more information, visit our flow calibration services page.

Thermal mass flow meters are used in industries including:

  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Chemical and petrochemical
  • Food and beverage
  • Water and wastewater
  • Pulp and paper
  • Steel
  • Power generation
  • Plastics

Why Cross Thermal Mass Flow Meters?

Partnering with Cross Company Process Solutions for your process instrumentation provides you with numerous advantages that can significantly enhance your operations and streamline your processes. Whether it’s benefitting from our extensive expertise, our industry experience, our comprehensive product offering, or even our world-class customer support, if you need process instrumentation, we have a solution.

As a forward-thinking, future-minded company, we stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in process instrumentation and flow technology. We do this by maintaining and creating strategic partnerships with respected, industry-leading manufacturers. And by partnering with us, your operation stands to benefit from those partnerships.

By choosing Cross Company Process Solutions for your process instrumentation, you get the advantages of extensive expertise, a comprehensive product portfolio, customized solutions, exceptional customer support, and continuous innovation. Our commitment to our customers and our leading solutions make Cross a reliable partner for your process instrumentation needs.

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Related Flow Measurement Equipment

At Cross, we offer much more than just thermal mass flow meters. We can also provide the solutions our process manufacturing partners need to succeed. Check out our other process instrumentation equipment and see for yourself.

See how our process solutions team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
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Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.