Product Handbook 2026 - Volume 1

Flowmetering Vortex flowmeters 3

Sizing considerations

Inlet Section

Outlet Section

Straight run piping requirements 4

Straight pipe section

minimum 15 × DN

minimum 5 × DN

Valve upstream of the meter tube

minimum 50 × DN

minimum 5 × DN

Pipe reduction

minimum 15 × DN

minimum 5 × DN

Piping conditions

Pipe extension minimum 5 × DN D = Internal diameter of the pipe - If there is not a sufficient straight run of pipe, a flow rectifier may be used to reduce the above diameter measurements. Consult your local Spirax Sarco representative or the factory for your specific application. minimum 18 × DN

4 Check IM-P736-04 for full installation guidance.

How to order

Selection:

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Suffix Code

Category

Description

Example

In-line multivariable mass vortex flowmeter

VLM30-S

Base Model

VLM30-S

In-line multivariable mass vortex flowmeter with integrated binary output, temperature compensation, and flow computer functionality.

VLM30-E

Explosion Protection Certification

None (Safe area)

Y0

Y0

Integral single sensor.

C1

System Design

C1

Remote single sensor - 5 m (16 ft) signal cable supplied.

R1

Wafer/DN25 (1")/DN25 (1")

W025R0

Wafer/DN40 (1½")/DN40 (1½")

W040R0

Wafer/DN50 (2")/DN50 (2")

W050R0

Wafer/DN80 (3")/DN80 (3")

W080R0

Wafer/DN100 (4")/DN100 (4")

W100R0

Wafer/DN150 (6")/DN150 (6")

W150R0

Flange/DN15 (½") / DN15 (½")

F015R0

Flange/DN25 (1")/DN25 (1")

F025R0

Process connection type

F050R0

Flange/DN40 (1½")/DN40 (1½")

F040R0

Flange/DN50 (2")/DN50 (2")

F050R0

Flange/DN80 (3")/DN80 (3")

F080R0

Flange/DN100 (4")/DN100 (4")

F100R0

Flange/DN150 (6")/DN150 (6")

F150R0

Flange/DN200 (8")/DN200 (8") *

F200R0

Flange/DN250 (10")/DN250 (10") *

F250R0

Flange/DN300 (12")/DN300 (12") *

F300R0

* Note this size is not available for EC1935 compliant products.

'How to order' continued on next page

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VLM30/VLM30 Food+ In-line Vortex Flowmeter

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