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Sanitary Turbine Flowmeters
Product Bulletin HO-SA-107J
Perfecting Measurement
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SANITARY TURBINE FLOWMETER WITH 3-A
LABEL FOR PROCESS LIQUID MEASUREMENT
The Hoffer Sanitary Design Turbine flowmeter is accepted as
meeting 3-A Sanitary Standard No. 28-03 for measurement of
process liquids where high sanitary standards are required.
Available in 11 sizes, ¼” to 3” with standard Tri-Clamp™
fittings, covering flow rates for 0.35 to 650 GPM.
Technical Data
Flowmeter Size
Linear Flow
Range
(US GPM)
Tri-Clamp™
Size (Inches)
Refer to Note 1
Min.
Max.
Nominal
Pulses/
Gallon ’K’
Factor
Pulses/
Gallon
Nominal
Max.
Frequency
(Hz)
Length
(Inches)
*Model HO3A
1½
X
1/4A
.35
3.5
15,000
900
3.56
Model HO3A
3/4
X
1/4A
.35
3.5
15,000
900
3.56
*Model HO3A
1½
X
3/8A
.75
7.5
8,900
1100
3.56
Model HO3A
3/4
X
3/8A
.75
7.5
8,900
1100
3.56
*Model HO3A
1½
X
1/2A
1.25
9.5
5,800
900
3.56
Model HO3A
3/4
X
1/2A
1.25
9.5
5,800
900
3.56
*Model HO3A
1½
X
5/8A
1.75
16
5,200
1400
3.56
Model HO3A
3/4
X
5/8A
1.75
16
5,200
1400
3.56
*Model HO3A
1½
X
3/4A
2.5
29
2,200
1065
3.25
Model HO3A
1½
X
1A
4
60
840
840
3.56
Model HO3A
1½
X
1¼A
6
93
400
620
4.59
Model HO3A
1½
X
1½A
8
130
230
500
4.59
Model HO3A
2
X
2A
15
225
120
450
6.06
*Model HO3A
3
X
2½A
25
400
97
650
10.00
*Model HO3A
4
X
3A
40
650
45
500
10.00
™ Ladish Tri-Clover Div.
(Note 1)
Ranges shown are standard ranges; other ranges are available.
Contact factory.
*(Note 2) These sizes require the use of an installation kit to meet “3A”
Standard 28-03 specifications. Other sizes are optional.
Note: Turbine meter must be installed with pickup coil pointing
down to ensure proper cleanability according to the 3A standard.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
**Accuracy & Linearity: ±0.5% of reading or better.
**Repeatability:
±0.1% of reading or better.
Temperature Range:
-450°F to +450°F, process fluid with Std. Magnetic pickup coil.
Signal Output: 10 MVRMS or greater into a 10K ohm load at
minimum flow rate.
Materials of Construction:
316/316L Dual Rated Stainless Steel
(with exceptions noted below):
Rotor:
17.4 PH SS.
Retaining Ring: 15.7 MO PH SS.
Bearings:
Hard Carbon Composite.
Surface Finish: All meter surfaces meet 3A standards with 32 micro
inch finish. Finer finishes for internally wetted surfaces available as an
option. Contact factory for details.
**Based on 12 point water calibration at 70°F.
INSTALLATION KITS FOR HOFFER SANITARY TURBINE
FLOWMETER
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Signal Conditioners/Converters
CAT Series (Refer to CAT Technical Data Sheets).
Meter Mounted Totalizer/Rate Indicators
Model HIT-2A Totalizer/Rate Indicator (Refer to
Technical Data Sheet HIT-2A-XXX).
Micro Processor Based Flow Computers
Flowstar™ and Nova-Flow Series
(Refer Flowstar Series and Nova-Flow Series
Technical Data Sheets).
To achieve optimum performance of the Sanitary Turbine
Flowmeter, a minimum of 10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe
diameters downstream of meter size pipe must be used.
In addition, certain combinations of nominal meter sizes and triclamp sizes, as indicated on the sizing chart, require the use of
adaptor piping to meet the latest “3A” 28-03 specifications. To
meet these requirements, Hoffer offers optional sanitary
installation kits to provide appropriate straight runs before and
after the meter to produce optional results. Certain sizes
indicated in these kits to meet the latest 3A standards. Contact
factory for additional details.