This article originally appeared in North American Farm Equipment Magazine on January 3rd, 2021. Farmers and irrigation professionals understand how important it is to have reliable flow meters. Besides performing on a daily basis, they need to be easily compatible...
If you’re in the oil and gas industry you’ve heard of sour service, a flow media composed of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) that is often found in natural gas, drilling, crude oil production, and even some wastewater applications. It’s also known for causing stress-induced...
McCrometer’s V-Cone® flow meter, patented in 1985 and popular for industries such as oil and gas, offers the benefit of a calibration from the factory prior to shipping to the installation site. This calibration, testing the meter against the entire Reynolds range, is...
You’ve seen our spec sheets. You’re familiar with our website. But how many fascinating stories of V-Cone® applications have you heard? We’re here to share 3 little known facts about the V-Cone, from our V-Cone Applications Engineering Manager. A Strong Solution One...
The V-Cone® is one of McCrometer’s most versatile flow meters, in the ability to customize pressure taps, end connections, and most of all – material of construction. Often, the material construction varies from customer to customer based on the demands of the...
Part of the V-Cone®’s appeal is its ability to be customized, including made-to-order end connections – a major benefit for engineers with a long list of specifications to meet and project goals to accomplish. We spoke to the McCrometer V-Cone engineers about the...
We often hear the terms “cladding” and “weld overlay” used synonymously – and while the two terms are related, they do differ. We asked the engineering experts at McCrometer to weigh in on the similarities and differences between cladding and weld overlay, and here’s...
Countless companies have published initiatives on water conservation and efficiency, often for compliance, financial benefits, and social responsibility. According to the EPA, water-related uses account for 19% of California's electricity, 30% of its natural gas and...
McCrometer’s classic McPropeller, the original propeller meter introduced to the agriculture market, has been the top choice of the American farmer since 1955. In addition to a reputation for reliability, irrigators appreciate this durable piece of equipment that is...
The flow meter market has plenty of options for flow measurement devices geared toward agriculture and irrigation, but in recent months, supply chain issues have affected many manufacturers’ ability to fulfill orders in their usual timely manner. For some, it has even...
