LOW FLOW METER

The KENCO Low Flow Meter provides an accurate record of the amount of lubricating oil required to maintain a constant oil level in the crankcase of an engine or compressor. 

OPERATING PRINCIPLE:

The KENCO Low Flow Meter is a positive displacement double action, single piston meter. The piston strokes and actuates a mechanical counter that registers the amount of oil flowing through the meter. Each piston stroke equals and registers 0.01 gallon of flow. There are two models available. The Model 1618 with a mechanical counter only and the Model 14308 with a mechanical counter and a reed switch.  The Model 14308 reed switch is actuated by a magnet mounted onto the surface of the piston. The switch closes every other piston stroke thus completing a circuit every 0.02 gallon. The mechanical counter is immersed in oil assuring maximum wear resistance from vibration. The meter is installed in line between a KENCO Oil Supply Tank and KENCO Oil Level Controller. The orientation of the meter does not matter as long as the air in the line is purged out. 

FEATURES:

• Double action, single piston meter
• Measures flow rates up to 5 gallons per hour
• Provides an Indication of Engine Condition
• Registers up to 9,999 gallons
• Counter Immersed in Oil, Assuring Maximum Resistance to Wear From Vibration
• SPST reed switch available(Model 14308)

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL 1618

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION:
Housing - Aluminum
Seal Material - Buna-N
Chamber Seal Material - Teflon
Register Mechanism - Zinc Based Lusteron K Coated Lithographed Numbers

PROCESS CONNECTION:
Oil Inlet - 1/2" FNPT
Oil Outlet - 1/4" FNPT

DESIGN DATA:
Single Cycle Displacement - 1/50th Gallon
Single Stroke Displacement - 1/100th Gallon
Maximum Working Pressure - 50 psi
Maximum Flow - 5 Gallons per Hour
Accuracy - Factory Tested +/- 0.75%

* For Gravity Flow, Recommended Static Head Pressure Is 12 Feet Above the Oil Controller.

** IMPORTANT: When a 1618 meter is installed upstream from a KENCO oil level controller, the inlet pressure on the oil level controller will be reduced by one half. 


MODEL 14308

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION:
Housing - Aluminum
Seal Material - Buna-N
Chamber Seal Material - Teflon
Register Mechanism - Zinc Based Lusteron K Coated Lithographed Numbers

PROCESS CONNECTIONS:
Oil Inlet - 1/2" FNPT
Oil Outlet - 1/4" FNPT
Conduit Connection - 1/2" MNPT

SWITCH DATA:
Circuitry - Single Pole Single Throw
Switch Closure Rate - 50 Closures per Gallon
Maximum voltage - 100 Volts DC
Maximum Current - 0.25 Amps DC
Maximum Power - 7.0 Watts

DESIGN DATA:
Single Cycle Displacement - 1/50th Gallon
Single Stroke Displacement - 1/100th Gallon
Maximum Working Pressure - 50 psi
Maximum Flow - 5 Gallons per Hour
Accuracy - Factory Tested +/- 0.75%

* For Gravity Flow, Recommended Static Head Pressure Is 12 Feet Above the Oil Controller.

** IMPORTANT: When a 14308 meter is installed upstream from a KENCO oil level controller, the inlet pressure on the oil level controller will be reduced by one half.