Military Flow & Pressure Solutions

Q: Can you supply gas mixers for CBRN or sensor calibration?

Yes—Fusion Flow MXM and IMX mixers blend up to 10 gases with ±0.6% accuracy.

Military & Defence: Flow, Pressure, Vacuum and Pump Solutions for Test, Build & Field Support

Based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, PCT supports military and defence organisations across the UK with precision instrumentation for flow, pressure, vacuum and dosing. Our solutions help maintain operational readiness, improve test accuracy, and reduce downtime across air, land and sea platforms, as well as depots and field environments. From oxygen system validation to fuel and hydraulic test rigs, altitude simulation, propellant handling, and energy management, we deliver rugged, reliable technologies backed by local expertise.

Typical Military Applications

Life Support & Oxygen Systems

Military aircraft and field hospitals require accurate oxygen flow verification and breathing-air compliance.

Relevant products:

Alicat MB Portable Mass Flow Meters – battery-powered, multi-gas, ideal for field checks.
Alicat M-Series Mass Flow Controllers – fixed rigs for mask and regulator validation
Key benefits:
- Portable, NIST-traceable accuracy for rapid deployment
- Fast response and multi-parameter readout for precise test data.

Fuel & Hydraulic Systems

Defence platforms use Skydrol®-type hydraulic fluids and require robust fuel/lube monitoring on test rigs.

Lake P-Series Variable Area Flow Meters – phosphate-ester compatible for hydraulic rigs.
LX Liquid Turbine Flowmeters – high accuracy for fuel and coolant measurement.
- Fluid compatibility prevents seal degradation.
- ±0.5% accuracy ensures reliable performance testing.

Propellant & High-Pressure Gas Handling

Ordnance and propulsion labs need stable high-pressure control for gases and liquids.

Drastar High-Pressure Regulators – up to 6000 psi for cylinder take-down.
Equilibar Back Pressure Regulators – ultra-stable upstream control for test loops.
Alicat CODA Coriolis Controllers – direct mass flow and density measurement.
Key benefits:
- Safe, precise pressure control for hazardous media
- Direct density measurement improves propellant characterization

Altitude & Vacuum Simulation

Environmental chambers replicate high-altitude conditions for avionics and equipment.

Equilibar EVR Vacuum Regulators – hysteresis-free vacuum control
Equilibar GSD Back Pressure Regulators – stable upstream pressure for ejector systems
Key benefits:
- Frictionless diaphragm design for fast, stable control.
- Wide material options for compatibility with harsh media.

Synthetic Atmospheres & Gas Mixing

Sensor calibration and CBRN testing require repeatable gas mixtures.

Fusion Flow MXM Precision Gas Mixers – up to 10 gases, ±0.6% accuracy
Fusion Flow IMX Industrial Mixers – rugged for continuous operation.
Key benefits:
- Fast step response for dynamic test conditions
- Digital integration for recipe control and logging

Base Utilities & Energy Management

Military depots and workshops rely on compressed air; monitoring saves energy and improves reliability.

VA-570 Inline Flow Meters – ATEX options for hazardous zones
Leak Detection Portfolio – ultrasound tools for rapid leak identification
Key benefits:
- Real-time flow monitoring reduces waste
- Leak cost logging supports ISO-compliant reporting

Non-Intrusive Diagnostics

Field engineers need zero-downtime flow measurement for urgent surveys.

Dynasonics TFX-5000 Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Meters – ATEX/IECEx options.
Key benefits:
- No pipe cutting or shutdown required.
- Portable and rugged for military environments.

Pilot Rigs & Micro-Flow Control

Specialty gas skids and pilot plants demand fractional flow control.

LowFlow Control Valves – Cv down to 1e-5 for micro-flow precision.
Jordan Valve Regulators – sliding-gate design for quiet, accurate control
Key benefits:
- Stable regulation across wide ranges
- Compact footprint for lab and skid integration

Dosing & Fluid Transfer

Military maintenance and decontamination require rugged pumps for clean, repeatable dosing.

Longer G-Series Industrial Peristaltic Pumps – IP66, Modbus control
Longer BT100-3J Bench Pump – flexible lab dosing
Key benefits:
- Media isolation for chemical compatibility
- Easy tubing changeover for fast turnaround

Military Application Selection Guide

Application	Recommended Technologies	Why It Helps
Life Support & Oxygen Systems	Alicat MB portable meters; Alicat M-Series controllers	Portable accuracy, fast response, multi-gas capability
Fuel & Hydraulic Systems	Lake P-Series VA meters; LX Liquid Turbine	Skydrol compatibility, high accuracy for fuel/coolant
Propellant & High-Pressure Handling	Drastar regulators; Equilibar BPRs; Alicat CODA Coriolis	Safe high-pressure control, direct mass flow and density
Altitude & Vacuum Simulation	Equilibar EVR vacuum regulators; GSD back pressure regulators	Hysteresis-free vacuum control, stable upstream pressure
Synthetic Atmospheres & Gas Mixing	Fusion Flow MXM/IMX gas mixers	Multi-gas blending, fast response, digital integration
Base Utilities & Energy Management	VA-570 inline meters; Leak detection tools	Real-time monitoring, leak cost logging
Non-Intrusive Diagnostics	Dynasonics TFX-5000 clamp-on ultrasonic meters	Zero-downtime measurement, ATEX options
Pilot Rigs & Micro-Flow Control	LowFlow valves; Jordan Valve regulators	Precise fractional flow control, quiet operation
Dosing & Fluid Transfer	Longer G-Series industrial pumps; BT100-3J bench pumps	Rugged IP66 design, flexible control for dosing