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Flow Meter Hire Specialists: Portable & Clamp On

The UK�s #1 trusted provider for non-invasive, portable flow meters

RS Hydro boasts the largest fleet of ultrasonic flow meters for hire and rental in the UK.

Our extensive selection of clamp-on flow meters is capable of measuring most liquids and gases, providing accurate velocity, energy, mass, and volumetric data. These non-invasive rental flow meters can be installed in just a few minutes. We standardise on the Panametrics PT900, PT878, and PT878GC flow meters for flow meter rental, renowned as the global standard in portable ultrasonic flow meters.

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Featured Products

PT878 Portable Flow Meter

This ultrasonic flowmeter has become the industry benchmark for flow meter hire applications. It utilizes an acoustic signal-coding method to accurately measure almost any liquid even if it contains gas bubbles or en-trained solids and can be used on pipe sizes from 13mm to 5000mm with an accuracy of ±0.5% of rate.

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PT900 Portable Flow Meter

The new PT900 builds on the success of the PT878 and now features improved battery life, wireless tablet for Bluetooth communication with the transmitter and an easy-to-install clamping fixture. It is suitable for the measurement of most liquids on a wide range of pipe sizes.

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PT878GC Gas Flow Meter

The PT878GC clamp on gas flow meter is ideal for measuring most compressed gases including air, nitrogen, natural gas, steam, helium, argon and others in almost any pipe material from 20-700mm. RS Hydro are the most experienced company in the UK and offer extensive flow meter hire services and support.

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Duratracker Flow Meter

The DuraTracker and DuraTracker Ex flowmeters are the most efficient and reliable flow monitoring solution for a wide range of open channel flow measurement applications. They support flow measurement technologies including ultrasonic, non-contact laser area velocity and submerged Doppler area velocity. The DuraTracker package cost-effectively integrates cellular communications and multiple flow technologies within a single module.

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Case Studies

Clamp-on Ultrasonic Nitrogen Flow Verification Day Survey

RS Hydro were contacted by a producer of industrial gas products in order to provide flow-metering services for the day in their production facility. The process pipes contained nitrogen.

NHS UK, Emergency Clamp On Oxygen Flow Measurement

RS Hydro have recently provided 24/7 support services for measuring oxygen using Panametrics clamp on gas flow meters throughout the whole of the UK and Ireland.

New Non-InvasivSteam Flow Meter & Monitoring Service

RS Hydro launch a new steam flow measurement and survey service.

Flow Data Provides Evidence for a Prosecution

RS Hydro were contracted to provide evidential proof that this was the case.

Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter to Undertake Verification

A large water company in the UK had a long series of large trunk mains with permanent electromagnetic flow meters already in place. In order to maintain accurate flow readings RS Hydro were asked to verify the flow rates.

Large Diameter Pipe Flow Measurement: 2000mm Pipeline

RS Hydro used the Panametrics PT878 to measure the in-situ flow rate of the two 2000mm diameter pipes using the renowned CRS402 transducers with magnetic clamps.

Flow Meter Rental Support

Technical Support: We provide phone-based technical support to all clients, offering quick solutions to any technical issues.
Rapid Dispatch: We can dispatch flow meters to Aberdeen, Scotland, Ireland, and all UK locations on a next-day basis.
On-Site Services: Our wide range of on-site services includes flow measurement and energy surveys, installation, and meter calibration.
Cost-Efficient: Avoid the expenses of investment, maintenance, and calibration, freeing up your funds for other uses.
Flexible Rental Periods: Hire for any duration that suits your needs.
Prompt Availability: Get equipment as soon as the next day if ordered by 12 noon the previous day.

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Call us at +44(0)1527 882060 or get in touch using our contact forms to describe your application.