Application
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage production demands hygienic, reliable instrumentation that can withstand rigorous cleaning protocols. Flo-Gage stainless steel meters deliver accurate flow measurement in demanding food-grade environments.
Hygienic Design for Food Safety
Food and beverage facilities require instrumentation that can be cleaned in place (CIP) or steamed in place (SIP) without disassembly. Flo-Gage meters in 316 stainless steel with Teflon seals withstand the caustic cleaners, hot water, and steam used in modern CIP systems.
Our simple variable area design has no dead legs, no electronic components in the flow path, and no complex internal geometries that can trap product or cleaning solution — making them a practical choice for food-grade utility lines.
Key Features
- 316 stainless steel body and internals for food-grade compatibility
- Steam service option (K) for CIP and SIP sterilization lines
- Expanded Temperature option (T) for hot water and steam cleaning
- NEMA-4X gasketed enclosure for washdown environments
- Teflon seal option for aggressive cleaning chemicals
- No dead legs or crevices in the flow path that can harbor bacteria
Typical Applications
CIP Water & Caustic Lines
Monitor cleaning solution flow rates and verify CIP cycle performance.
Steam Sterilization
Measure steam flow to autoclaves and SIP circuits.
Ingredient Dosing
Accurate measurement of water, syrups, and liquid ingredients.
CO₂ & Nitrogen
Measure carbonation gas and blanketing nitrogen in beverage lines.
How Customers Use Flo-Gage
Real-world application examples from industries that rely on RCM Industries flow meters every day.
Challenge
A craft brewery needed to measure CO₂ flow to carbonation tanks and nitrogen flow to bright beer tanks. Existing rotameters were inaccurate and prone to leaking.
Solution
Flo-Gage FG-G gas meters with Compressed Gas Service option (I) installed on each gas line. 316SS fittings throughout for sanitary compliance.
Result
Carbonation consistency improved significantly. CO₂ waste reduced by 18% in the first quarter. No leaks reported after 2 years of service.
Challenge
A dairy plant needed to verify CIP solution flow rates to ensure adequate cleaning velocity in product lines. Insufficient flow was causing failed sanitation audits.
Solution
Flo-Gage 316SS liquid meters with Teflon seals and NEMA-4X enclosure installed on CIP supply and return lines.
Result
CIP flow now verified at every cleaning cycle. Sanitation audit failures eliminated. Meters have withstood daily caustic and acid CIP cycles for 3+ years.
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