The measuring system MF 7000 is a unique flow meter which combines proven weighing technology with non-contact velocity-measurement. By measuring the weight and the flow velocity at the same time — similar to the belt-weigher principle — the mass flow rate of pourable bulk solids is determined in free fall processes with very high accuracy. Unlike with impact meters, changing product-properties or varying fall velocities have no influence on the measuring accuracy of this system. Hence a complex calibration in the process especially with several products is not required. Also regular recalibration is not necessary while a very high reproducibility of the measuring results is granted. Operational cost can be reduced to an absolute minimum and regular maintenance is normally not required, because the flowmeter does not have any moving components, the solids are flowing smoothly over the weighing chute and the sensor system is well protected.
