The IFLO Plastic Water Meter is a multi-jet water meter designed for measuring water consumption in closed pipeline systems. It combines a lightweight plastic body with a proven multi-jet flow meter design, offering resistance to aging, hydrolysis, impact, creep, temperature changes, and frost-related bursting.
According to the catalog, the plastic water meter is available in sizes from DN15 to DN50, with ABS or Nylon body options, dry dial or wet dial configurations, and PN16 or PN10 maximum working pressure options. It is designed for horizontal installation and complies with ISO 4064 Class B.
IFLO Plastic Water Meter for Water Measurement
The IFLO Plastic Water Meter is designed to measure water flow in a closed piping system while providing the advantages of a plastic meter construction. The catalog describes it as a proven multi-jet flow meter design, meaning the water entering the meter is distributed through multiple jets to drive the internal measuring mechanism.
Compared with a conventional metal-bodied water meter, the plastic construction provides several characteristics specifically highlighted in the catalog. These include high toughness, aging resistance, hydrolysis resistance, impact resistance, and creep resistance.
The catalog also states that plastic water meters provide the functions and advantages of other water meters while adding characteristics such as safety and sanitation, stable and reliable performance, attractive appearance, and lower price.
For ValveLink customers, this makes the IFLO Plastic Water Meter an option for water metering applications where a plastic-bodied meter is preferred and the required pipe size falls within the DN15–DN50 range.
Plastic Water Meter Construction and Materials
The meter body is available in ABS or Nylon, according to the catalog. This provides two body material options depending on the required configuration.
The catalog specifically highlights the following material-related characteristics:
- High toughness
- Aging resistance
- Hydrolysis resistance
- Impact resistance
- Creep resistance
- High- and low-temperature resistance
- Improved resistance to frost bursting
These characteristics are intended to allow the meter to operate normally in different environments.
The plastic water meter is also specified with antimagnetic and antifreezing characteristics. The catalog further describes a vacuum-sealed counter designed to remain clear over the long term.
Depending on the selected configuration, the meter can use either a dry dial or wet dial.
The combination of plastic body construction, the multi-jet measuring design, and the available dial configurations allows the product to be selected according to the requirements of the water metering installation.
Technical Specifications of IFLO Plastic Water Meter
The catalog specifies the IFLO Plastic Water Meter for nominal sizes from DN15 to DN50. The body material can be ABS or Nylon, while the dial can be supplied as either dry dial or wet dial.
The main specifications are summarized below:
| Parameter | Catalog Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | Plastic water meter |
| Measuring design | Multi-jet |
| Size range | DN15–DN50 |
| Body | ABS / Nylon optional |
| Dial | Dry dial / Wet dial optional |
| Maximum working pressure | PN16 / PN10 optional |
| Pressure loss | ≤0.063 MPa |
| Water temperature | T30 / T50 optional |
| Standard | ISO 4064, Class B |
| Ratio R | R80 / R100 optional |
| Installation | Horizontal |
| OEM | Supported |
The catalog specifies maximum working pressure of PN16 or PN10, depending on the selected configuration. It also specifies pressure loss of ≤0.063 MPa.
For water temperature, the catalog lists T30 and T50 as optional configurations. The appropriate version should therefore be selected according to the required water temperature.
The catalog also provides R80 or R100 as optional ratios, with R = Q3/Q1.
Measurement Performance and Meter Configuration
The IFLO Plastic Water Meter uses a multi-jet flow meter design, which the catalog identifies as a proven design.
The meter is specified according to ISO 4064 Class B, providing a defined measurement classification for the water meter.
Another configuration parameter is the R ratio, with options of R80 and R100, where the catalog defines R = Q3/Q1.
The pressure loss is specified as ≤0.063 MPa. This value represents the pressure loss characteristic stated in the catalog and should be considered when evaluating the meter in relation to the overall hydraulic conditions of the pipeline.
The choice between dry and wet dial, ABS and Nylon body, PN16 and PN10 pressure configuration, T30 and T50 temperature configuration, and R80 and R100 ratio should be made according to the actual application requirements.
ValveLink can help customers identify the appropriate configuration when the required operating conditions and installation parameters are provided.
Installation and Operating Conditions
The IFLO Plastic Water Meter is specified for horizontal installation.
This installation requirement should be considered when planning a new installation or replacing an existing water meter. The meter should be installed in a suitable horizontal section of the pipeline according to the installation requirements of the selected configuration.
The catalog emphasizes that the plastic water meter can be used normally in different environments, with resistance to both high and low temperatures and improved resistance to frost bursting.
The product also features antimagnetic and antifreezing characteristics. The catalog states that the counter uses a vacuum-sealed design intended to keep the reading clear over the long term.
When selecting the meter, the operating environment should still be checked against the specified pressure and temperature configuration. In particular, the selected PN10 or PN16 pressure version and T30 or T50 temperature version should correspond to the actual operating conditions.
Applications and Advantages of IFLO Plastic Water Meter
The IFLO Plastic Water Meter is intended for water metering applications where a plastic-bodied multi-jet meter is required. Its DN15–DN50 size range provides configurations for different pipe sizes, while the available ABS and Nylon body options provide flexibility in product selection.
The catalog highlights several advantages of the plastic construction and overall meter design:
- High toughness
- Aging resistance
- Hydrolysis resistance
- Impact resistance
- Creep resistance
- High- and low-temperature resistance
- Frost-burst resistance
- Antimagnetic construction
- Antifreezing characteristics
- Vacuum-sealed counter
- Long-term clear reading
- Multi-jet flow meter design
- ISO 4064 Class B
- OEM support
The catalog states that plastic water meters offer safety and sanitation, stable and reliable performance, attractive appearance, and lower price, in addition to the functions of other water meters.
The product also supports OEM requirements, which can be relevant for customers requiring a customized supply arrangement.
Selecting IFLO Plastic Water Meter from ValveLink
Selecting the correct IFLO Plastic Water Meter requires checking the pipe size, body material, dial type, pressure rating, water temperature, R ratio, and installation arrangement.
The catalog provides sizes from DN15 to DN50, with ABS or Nylon body options and dry or wet dial configurations.
Before ordering from ValveLink, customers should confirm:
- Required nominal size: DN15–DN50
- Body material: ABS or Nylon
- Dial type: Dry dial or wet dial
- Maximum working pressure: PN10 or PN16
- Water temperature class: T30 or T50
- Required R ratio: R80 or R100
- Expected pressure loss
- Horizontal installation requirement
- OEM requirements, if applicable
The catalog specifies ISO 4064 Class B, a pressure loss of ≤0.063 MPa, and an R ratio of R80/R100, where R is defined as Q3/Q1.
For projects requiring a particular combination of pressure, temperature, body, dial, or measurement configuration, these details should be confirmed before placing the order.
Contact ValveLink for the IFLO Plastic Water Meter and provide your required pipe size, operating pressure, water temperature, dial type, and application conditions. ValveLink can help check the suitable catalog configuration for your project.
