Why are metal tube float flowmeters more expensive when installed horizontally?

The horizontal installation type of metal tube float flowmeter is more expensive than the vertical installation type, which may be due to the following reasons:

1. Structural design complexity:

• Horizontally installed metal tube float flow meters require special design to overcome the influence of gravity on the float, ensuring that it can float stably in the liquid flow and accurately measure flow. This usually involves more sophisticated float balance and guide mechanisms, increasing manufacturing costs.

  

• Processing requirements and technical difficulty:

• In horizontal pipelines, the float is not simply subjected to the thrust of the rising fluid. It is also necessary to consider lateral forces and potential float deflection issues. Therefore, while ensuring measurement accuracy, additional technical processing is required to reduce Sources of error, these technical improvements will increase the cost of the equipment.

  

• Material and voltage rating requirements:

• When installed horizontally, if there is a high-pressure or high-speed flowing medium in the pipeline, higher requirements may be placed on the sealing and strength of the flow meter, and the materials used may require stronger pressure resistance. , or use more expensive corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant materials.

• Installation and maintenance considerations:

To sum up, the design, material, process and market factors of the horizontally installed metal tube float flowmeter may cause its price to be higher than that of the traditional vertical installation. 

• Although horizontal installation may be more suitable for some specific applications, its installation space requirements and subsequent maintenance and calibration work may be more complicated than vertical installation. In order to ensure long-term stability To operate, the manufacturer may need to provide additional services or accessories, which will also affect the final selling price.

• Market demand and competition:

  The market demand for horizontally installed flow meters is relatively small. Due to the limited mass production scale, the shared cost of a single product may be higher. At the same time, if there are few competing manufacturers, the pricing strategy will also affect its market.