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EASTERN INSTRUMENTS

CentriFlow®: Type I Installations

Type I - In Line Flow Type I - Reverse Flow

There are two ways to install the CentriFlow® Type I As with the In Line flow orientation, all models of
Meter, in the Reverse Flow orientation and in the In the CentriFlow® Type I Meter can be utilized in the
Line Flow orientation. An In Line Flow installation Reverse Flow orientation as well. The Reverse Flow
allows product travelling in a particular direction to orientation allows product travelling in a particular
continue travelling in that direction, even as it exits the direction to reverse and continue flowing in the
CentriFlow® Meter. This type of installation ensures opposite direction as it exits the CentriFlow® Meter.
the least amount of damage to delicate products and The Reverse Flow orientation requires the least
is ideal for delicate materials such as chips or snack vertical space as the meter can be positioned directly
foods. at the end of a belt or vibratory conveyor in as little as
20” of vertical space.
Installing the CentriFlow® Meter in the In-Line
orientation typically requires a transition between Installing a CentriFlow® Type I Meter in the Reverse
the feed device (installed before the CentriFlow® Flow orientation is an extremely simple installation
Meter) and the meter itself so that product is properly that rarely requires the use of transitions from the
presented to the meter. Transitions are often provided feed device to the meter. There are some instances,
by Eastern Instruments, however, assistance can be however, in which a transition from a vibratory
provided with modelling and design of the transitions conveyor may be required in order to properly present
should the transitions be fabricated by a third party. product to the CentriFlow® Meter for measurement.

Vibratory Feed Vibratory Feed

Product Types Product Examples Product Types Product Examples
• Bulky • Potato Chips • Cohesive • Dry Cereal
• Large-Particle • Tortilla Chips • Sticky • Shredded Cheese
• Fragile • Nuts • Fragile • Dried Parsley
• Free-Flowing • Grains • Light • Frozen Vegetables

Belt Feed Belt Feed

Product Types Product Examples Product Types Product Examples

• Bulky • Tobacco Leaf • Cohesive • Wood Shavings
• Large-Particle • Frozen Vegetables • Fragile • Dry Cereal
• Fragile • Dry Cereal • Heavy • Aggregate
• Free-Flowing • Grains • Sticky • Fertilizer

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Type I Solids Flow Meters