Game changer for the pharmaceutical and food industry
Are you looking for faster and more reliable processes, in order to maximise the output and performance of your skids, system or machine? With the FLOWave flow sensor, you won’t just reduce the time for installation and maintenance, monitor multiple parameters with one device and avoid unnecessary waste – you’ll also benefit from more compact sizes and hygienic and wear-free operation!
Diverse flow measurement for fluids for your process
The use of FLOWave is predestined for rigorous hygiene requirements such as within the pharmaceuticals and food industries. Its extremely hygienic design and application of an innovative measurement principle result in completely new possibilities for contactless flow measurement and optimisation of your processes!
Whether it is the manufacturing and distribution of WFI, pharma water or ultra-pure water, cleaning processes (CIP) as well as filling processes for fluids (also including non-conductive media such as alcohol) or even edible oils. Take advantage of the benefits that FLOWave can give you for your pharmaceutical or food production processes!
Overview: The FLOWave flow sensor provides you with the following benefits
The measuring principle: contactless flow measurement with SAW technology
The functionality of FLOWave is based on patented technology for the inline flow measurement of liquids: Using surface acoustic waves (SAW) – advanced ultrasonic flow measurement – it is possible to detect various parameters for the fluid to be measured - completely free of sensor elements that come into contact with the media and is even suitable for non-conductive media!
Enjoy the following advantages
Reduced weight – reduced material usage – reduced environmental impact
Lower weight means reduced material usage and improved resource efficiency. As less stainless steel is required for the manufacture of FLOWave sensors then there are benefits regarding the CO2 profile of the device.
Due to the reduced thermal mas, you also benefit from faster heating and cooling times, meaning that processes are accelerated whilst also offering energy-saving potential for CIP/SIP processes, such as steam sterilisation. Ultimately, the productivity of your machines and systems increases - whether CIP, reverse osmosis (RO) or filtration skids.
Tried-and-tested technology: be inspired by impressed FLOWave users from your industry!
Type 8098 FLOWave flowmeter in detail
Avoid process risks and contaminations thanks to contactless measurement without any fittings in contact with media. In addition, a self-draining design without any dead spaces, and maximum surface and material quality (316L/1.4435 stainless steel) of the straight measurement tube enable simple and efficient cleaning and sterilisation.
Sleek system design (small design and low weight below 10 kg) and simple transport and installation, thanks to compact size and light weight. Individual adjustment to suit your needs as well, thanks to variable installation positions, and flexible transmitter and display configurations.
Optimal process monitoring, transparency and system integration, thanks to directly integrated and certified digital communication protocols, such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and IO-Link. Other communication options possible, thanks to fully compatible multi-protocol gateways.
No fittings, and therefore no pressure loss, mean faster flow velocities and smaller pumps for supplying media (lower energy costs). FLOWave also recognises media changes quickly and precisely, which shortens cleaning/sterilisation processes, minimises scrap and increases the time available for the production of your end product.
As well as volume and mass flow measurement (incl. totalizer function) FLOWave provides information on flow velocity, density and temperature. The device also offers functions that allow information to be obtained about the state or type of medium: for example, for gas bubble, particle and media change recognition – all in one device. You’ll benefit from device/asset management and save unnecessary additional devices.
The measurement tube won’t need any parts, thanks to patented and tried-and-tested SAW technology! You won’t need to think about topics such as pressure drop, tightness, material incompatibilities, cleanliness, dead spaces, spare parts or maintenance costs any more.
Standard structure as full stainless steel valve body, impact and scratch-resistant display, insensitive to vibrations and CIP/SIP compatible. Maximum resistance to chemicals/cleaning media.
The LED illuminated ring makes the device status according to NAMUR visible from a distance. All adjustments can also be made free-of-charge via the Bürkert “Communicator” software tool, which can be used with multiple devices, and device and media statuses recorded and documented.
All relevant certifications for the food and pharmaceutical sector (3-A, EHEDG, ASME BPE, FDA, EAC, UL, EG1935/2004 and/or 2023/2006, MTBF, CRN, ATEX Zone II, IECEx Zone II, ADI/TSE/BSE free, USP Class VI, acceptance inspection certificate 3.1 according to EN10204)
Industrial sensor expertise has a home – The FLOWave production site
Decades of experience in manufacturing and developing sensors: like other sensors, our Type 8098 FLOWave also hails from the Alsatian plant in Triembach au Val. The flowmeter is produced and continuously developed here. As part of the sustainability project 203ZER0, we pay particular attention to resource-saving, sustainable and energy-efficient framework conditions – including for the newest extension building. “In the future, the new areas will be used for development and production of the FLOWave flowmeter. [...] The new buildings and the technologies used will markedly reduce Bürkert’s CO2 footprint", explains Patrick Reimeringer, Managing Director of Bürkert France.
Your benefits at a glance
Choose FLOWave and benefit from …
✓ simple installation and commissioning
✓ optimal machine and system design
✓ minimal maintenance
✓ more streamlined device / asset management
✓ reduced production waste
✓ digital communications
Optimise your process efficiency, reliability and productivity with FLOWave.
Interested? You’ll find more details on the FLOWave flowmeter here!
You’ll find more technical details, such as information on the measuring range, available sizes and DNs, repeatability as well as available approvals and certificates, on our product detail page:
FLOWave SAW flowmeter
- No obstacles inside the measuring tube, compact, lightweight and low energy consumption
- Conforms to hygienic requirements, CIP/SIP compatible
- Ideal for liquids with low or no conductivity, for example water for injection (WFI)
- Digital communication (Bürkert system bus (büS)/CANopen, industrial communication over Modbus TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT® or IO-Link), parameterisation via Communicator, display
- Optional: ATEX/IECEx (II 3G/D), ATEX/IECEx/NEPSI or hazardous locations (HazLoc) certifications
