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Premier Control Technologies (PCT) supplies Alicat mass flow meters for laboratory, industrial and OEM applications, with UK technical support to help you select the right instrument. The Alicat range includes options for gas measurement and Coriolis instruments for gas and liquid applications. PCT also supplies complementary Coriolis meters from Rheonik and KROHNE.
Choose from options for low pressure drop, portable measurement, high-pressure service and hazardous-area applications. The appropriate technology and configuration depend on your process media, flow range, operating conditions and measurement requirements.
PCT’s UK team can help you compare suitable instruments and select a configuration for your application. Measurement capabilities, accuracy, response times and approvals vary by model.
Need help choosing a mass flow meter?
Tell us what you need to measure, your minimum and maximum flow rates, operating pressure and temperature, and the pressure drop your process can accommodate.
Include any requirements for accuracy, wetted materials, communication interfaces, portability or hazardous-area approval. If you do not have every detail yet, describe your application and PCT’s team can help identify the information needed.
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Compare Alicat mass flow meter options
Compare the Alicat mass flow meter options below as a starting point for instrument selection. Available flow ranges, pressure ratings, temperature limits and measurement performance depend on the model and configuration. PCT can help confirm a suitable Alicat instrument for your operating conditions.
| Alicat series | Measurement technology | Available full-scale flow ranges | Operating pressure | Operating temperature | Main selection benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Series — standard | Laminar differential pressure | 0.5 SCCM to 12,000 SLPM | 11.5–160 PSIA | −10 to 60°C | General-purpose gas measurement with simultaneous mass flow, volumetric flow, pressure and temperature readings |
| MW Series — Whisper™ | Laminar differential pressure | 0.5 SCCM to 1,000 SLPM | 11.5–60 PSIA | −10 to 60°C | Low pressure drop for processes where maintaining available pressure is important |
| MQ Series — high pressure | Laminar differential pressure | 10 SCCM to 12,000 SLPM | 11.5–320 PSIA | −10 to 60°C | Gas measurement at higher operating pressures than the standard M Series |
| MB Series — portable | Laminar differential pressure | 0.5 SCCM to 12,000 SLPM | 11.5–160 PSIA | −10 to 60°C | Battery-powered gas measurement for field checks, troubleshooting and verification |
| CODA™ K Series | Coriolis | 40 g/h to 300 kg/h | Confirm the operating-pressure rating for the selected configuration with PCT | Fluid: −35 to 70°C Ambient: 0 to 60°C | Direct mass flow measurement for gas and liquid applications |
Flow ranges shown are the available full-scale options across each series, not the measurement range of one instrument. SCCM and SLPM express gas flow at specified reference conditions. PSIA denotes absolute pressure.
Specifications depend on the selected model and configuration. Confirm media compatibility, pressure drop, accuracy and operating limits with PCT before ordering. Portable low-pressure-drop and high-pressure variants are also available.
Get help selecting an Alicat mass flow meter
Share your application details using the form below. Include your process media, minimum and maximum flow rates, operating pressure and temperature, and any communication or installation requirements.
If you are unsure which model you need, describe your application and PCT’s team can help you identify a suitable configuration.
Why choose an Alicat mass flow meter?
Alicat offers several measurement technologies and instrument configurations, allowing you to choose a meter around your application’s requirements.
- Multivariable gas measurement: M Series instruments measure mass flow, volumetric flow, pressure and temperature.
- Gas selection: Compatible laminar differential pressure models offer onboard gas selection and tools for defining gas mixtures.
- Low pressure drop: Whisper™ models provide options for processes where available pressure is limited.
- Portable measurement: Battery-powered models support field checks, troubleshooting and verification.
- Gas and liquid measurement: CODA™ Coriolis instruments provide direct mass flow measurement for suitable gas and liquid applications.
- Integration options: Communication interfaces vary by model, with options for laboratory equipment and industrial automation.
- UK selection support: PCT can help match the instrument, materials, flow range and configuration to your operating conditions.
Features and specifications vary by model. Contact PCT to discuss the requirements of your application.
Common Customer Questions
Many Alicat laminar differential pressure meters offer onboard gas selection and COMPOSER™ functionality for defining gas mixtures. Available gases and features depend on the model and configuration.
CODA Coriolis meters use a different measurement principle and do not rely on the same onboard gas-selection approach.
Before changing gases, confirm that the instrument’s wetted materials, calibration and operating limits are suitable. PCT can help check compatibility and select the appropriate configuration.
Pressure drop depends on the meter series, full-scale range, process media and operating flow. Alicat’s Whisper™ MW Series is designed for applications where low pressure drop is a priority.
Check the pressure-drop specification for your selected instrument at the intended operating conditions. PCT can help assess whether the meter suits the pressure available in your system.
Response and warm-up times vary by series. Alicat’s standard M Series specifications list a typical indication response below 10 ms, depending on flow rate, and a typical warm-up time below one second.
CODA K Series Coriolis meters have different specifications: typical indication response is below 40 ms or 60 ms, depending on the full-scale range, with a typical warm-up time of 15 minutes.
PCT can help confirm the response and warm-up requirements for your selected instrument.
Bidirectional capability depends on the instrument and configuration. If you need to measure flow in both directions, confirm that the selected meter is specified and calibrated for the required positive and negative flow ranges.
Measuring flow and actively controlling it are different requirements. Alicat offers bidirectional controllers, including the MCD Series, for suitable applications.
Tell PCT your required flow directions, ranges and operating pressures so we can help select an appropriate meter or controller.
Communication options vary by series and configuration. Available options across the Alicat range include serial communication, analog signals and industrial protocols such as Modbus, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
Portable models have different connection options, with Bluetooth available on selected configurations. Confirm the required interface when specifying your instrument.
PCT can help select a configuration compatible with your PLC, data acquisition system or laboratory equipment.
Available full-scale ranges depend on the Alicat series. Standard M Series gas meters offer full-scale options from 0.5 SCCM to 12,000 SLPM. Whisper™ MW Series meters offer options from 0.5 SCCM to 1,000 SLPM, while CODA K Series Coriolis meters offer options from 40 g/h to 300 kg/h.
These figures describe the available instrument sizes across each series, rather than the measurement range of a single meter. PCT can help select a full-scale range that suits your minimum, normal and maximum operating flows.
Yes. Alicat offers instruments designed for hazardous-area applications, including IS-Max™ intrinsically safe mass flow meters.
Certification and suitability depend on the exact model, configuration and installation. Confirm that the instrument’s approval covers your area classification, gas group, temperature class and required operating conditions.
Share your hazardous-area requirements with PCT so we can help identify an appropriate instrument and check the relevant certification and installation documentation.
Warranty cover depends on the product family. Alicat’s flagship products, including M Series and CODA instruments, carry a limited lifetime warranty. Intrinsically safe products carry a three-year limited warranty, while BASIS and other OEM products carry a one-year limited warranty.
Alicat makes its limited lifetime and three-year warranty cover conditional on returning the instrument to Alicat for annual recalibration. Routine recalibration is a maintenance service rather than a free warranty service.
Contact PCT to confirm the terms applicable to your instrument and arrange recalibration or service support.
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