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Low Flow Meter

Operating Principle:

The Kenco 1618 Low Flow Meter is part of an oil supply system for a stationary engine or compressor crankcase. The 1618 is installed on the inlet side of the crankcase, upstream of a Kenco Oil Level Controller. The 1618 Low Flow Meter will provide a constant, accurate measurement of oil consumption by the crankcase, the power cylinder lubricators, and the compressor cylinder lubricators. A single pole single throw reed switch is also available as an option; the switch will close momentarily every time the piston inside the meter strokes.

The Kenco 1618 is the low maintenance, cost-effective solution for visible and accurate readings of engine oil consumption.

Features:
  • Double action, single piston meter
  • Measures flow rates up to 5 gallons per hour
  • Provides an Indication of Engine Condition
  • Registers up to 9,999 gallons
  • Counter Immersed in Oil, Assuring Maximum Resistance to Wear From Vibration
  • SPST reed switch available(Model 14308)
Specifications:

MODEL 1618

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION:
Housing – Aluminum
Seal Material – Buna-N
Chamber Seal Material – Teflon
Register Mechanism – Zinc Based Lusteron K Coated Lithographed Numbers

PROCESS CONNECTION:
Oil Inlet – 1/2″ FNPT
Oil Outlet – 1/4″ FNPT

DESIGN DATA:
Single Cycle Displacement – 1/50th Gallon
Single Stroke Displacement – 1/100th Gallon
Maximum Working Pressure – 50 psi
Maximum Flow – 5 Gallons per Hour
Accuracy – Factory Tested +/- 0.75%

* For Gravity Flow, Recommended Static Head Pressure Is 12 Feet Above the Oil Controller.

** IMPORTANT: When a 1618 meter is installed upstream from a KENCO oil level controller, the inlet pressure on the oil level controller will be reduced by one half.

MODEL 14308

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION:
Housing – Aluminum
Seal Material – Buna-N
Chamber Seal Material – Teflon
Register Mechanism – Zinc Based Lusteron K Coated Lithographed Numbers

PROCESS CONNECTIONS:
Oil Inlet – 1/2″ FNPT
Oil Outlet – 1/4″ FNPT
Conduit Connection – 1/2″ MNPT

SWITCH DATA:
Circuitry – Single Pole Single Throw
Switch Closure Rate – 50 Closures per Gallon
Maximum voltage – 100 Volts DC
Maximum Current – 0.25 Amps DC
Maximum Power – 7.0 Watts

DESIGN DATA:
Single Cycle Displacement – 1/50th Gallon
Single Stroke Displacement – 1/100th Gallon
Maximum Working Pressure – 50 psi
Maximum Flow – 5 Gallons per Hour
Accuracy – Factory Tested +/- 0.75%

* For Gravity Flow, Recommended Static Head Pressure Is 12 Feet Above the Oil Controller.

** IMPORTANT: When a 14308 meter is installed upstream from a KENCO oil level controller, the inlet pressure on the oil level controller will be reduced by one half.