Fluid Components International

General Description

Fluid Components International (FCI) provides measurement solutions that help improve air and water quality, reduce green-house gases, reduce energy consumption and conserve the use of natural resources throughout the world. Our Industrial division delivers instruments that ensure its customers’ processes and equipment are running effectively and efficiently to increase their productivity and minimize waste.

Our Aerospace division sensors provide aircraft operators and pilots with real-time feedback about their aircraft’s operation to ensure both passenger comfort and safety. FCI Nuclear division instruments provide clean energy producing nuclear power plants operators with measurement data that helps ensure reliable and safe operation within the processes and around the plant.

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For more than five decades FCI has been a world leading manufacturer of sensors and instrumentation solutions for industrial processes and plant operations, on-board aircraft and nuclear power plants applications. For each of these segments, FCI offers an array of products with superior performance and quality, longest service life and with the pedigrees and certifications that meet or exceed the industry norms and the application conditions.

As a pioneer in thermal dispersion measurement technology, FCI thermal mass flow meters, thermal flow switches and level switches are the industry most recognized and installed, throughout the world. FCI has developed and is the market leader in constant power technology, has innovated techniques such as equal mass sensor and is the sole provider of the industry’s Vortab® tab-type flow conditioners. FCI’s standard product line and vast selection of options are provided to ensure a solution matched to your application.

FCI offers the widest selection of thermal dispersion technology instrumentation products. When rugged conditions combine with strict process control requirements, FCI’s thermal dispersion RTD sensing elements establish an unmatched record of superior product performance and reliability for the harshest environments.

Advantages of Thermal Dispersion (thermal mass flow meters):

• No moving parts, orifices, bearings or seals to foul or fail
• Accuracy for precision flow measurement, especially in low flow applications
• Repeatability for consistent measurement in complex process environments
• Wide flow range and wide turndowns for a broad range of applications
• Highly reliable and dependable in rugged process environments
• Easy installation with reduced maintenance requirements

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Line of Business Fluid Components International

Flow Switches

FCI’s flow switches are designed for accurate, highly repeatable trip-point sensitivity in water, oils, chemicals as well as air and any gas in industrial plants and processes. FCI’s electronic flow switches have no moving parts to foul, clog or stick resulting exceptional reliability with no maintenance.

Flow switches are either mechanical or electronic devices that provide a signal to an operator or control system that the flow rate is exceeding or has fallen below a setpoint value.  When the flow rate is above (high flow) or below (low flow) the setpoint, electronic flow switches trigger an output signal, typically a relay or transistor, to change state.  The change in state can be applied as a warning, an alarm signal, to adjust a process control device, suspend or shut-down the process, etc.

FCI flow switches are electronic flow switches.  They apply thermal dispersion flow measurement technology to provide highly accurate and repeatable flow rate to achieve a highly reliable and repeatable setpoint detection.  Depending on model, they are applied in liquids, including water, hydrocarbons, and oils, and air or gas flows.  We provide a wide range of product solutions to service applications in fluid temperatures up to 850°F/454°C, line sizes from 1/8 inch (3mm) to 60 inches (1500 mm) and larger, global agency approvals for Div.1/Zone 1, and Div.2/Zone 2 installations, SIL 1, SIL 2, process connections from threaded to flanged, IP65 to IP67 ratings, and more.

Flow switch output selections include heavy-duty DPDT relays, hermetically sealed relays, open collector and 4-20mA.  Depending on the model, alarms/ trip-points are field configurable for flow, temperature, high or low, hysteresis, time delay and more.

In addition to general-purpose models, the model FS10A is specifically designed for applications in process analyzers and sampling systems.

FLT93 Series Flow Switches

• FCI FLT93B Flow Switch
  • The FLT93B BASIC insertion type FlexSwitch for flow and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ±100°F. The FLT93B is easily field-configured, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.
• FCI FLT93S Flow Switch
  • The FLT93S insertion type FlexSwitch for flow and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. This product was designed for heavy industrial environments including high temperature and high pressure. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100°F. The FLT93S is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.
• FLT93F Flow Switch
  • The FLT93F insertion type FlexSwitch for flow and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. This product was designed for heavy industrial environments including high temperature and high pressure. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ±100°F.
  • The FLT93F offers fast response time and is suitable for small process connections. This product is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.
• FCI FLT93LFlow Switch
  • The FLT93L inline type FlexSwitch for flow and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100°F. The FLT93L is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.

Level Switches

Liquid level switches use mechanical or electronic techniques to detect fluid levels.  They are used to automate opening or closing valves, draining or filling operations, starting or stopping pumps, or sending alarm signals to operators or control systems. if level becomes too high or too low.

FCI’s broad line of electronic level switches and interface switches detect, monitor and alarm on point levels of all liquids. FCI level switches are designed for accurate, highly repeatable trip-point sensitivity in water, oils, chemicals in industrial plants and processes.

FCI’s electronic level switches have no moving parts to foul, clog or stick resulting exceptional reliability with no maintenance.  Industry’s largest choice of process connections ensures compatibility and ease of installation in pipes, tanks and vessels. They are rugged and robust to withstand outdoor installations, carry global agency approvals for application in explosive, hazardous environments, and carry a SIL 2 compliance rating.  Level switch output selections include heavy-duty 6A DPDT relays or hermetically sealed relays.

Relay trip points are independently field configurable for liquid level, interface, or temperature operation. Since all process media exhibit different heat transfer capabilities, highly sensitive FCI liquid level/interface controllers may be specifically calibrated to detect difficult interfaces between fluids — including liquids, gases, slurries and foam regardless of their physical properties

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FCI’s level switches are designed for accurate, highly repeatable trip-point sensitivity in water, oils, chemicals in industrial plants and processes. FCI’s electronic level switches have no moving parts to foul, clog or stick resulting exceptional reliability with no maintenance.

FLT93 Series Level Switches

FCI’S BROAD LINE OF FLT93 SERIES LEVEL SWITCHES AND INTERFACE SWITCHES DETECT, MONITOR AND ALARM ON POINT LEVELS OF ALL LIQUIDS. FCI’S LEVEL SWITCHES ARE DESIGNED FOR ACCURATE, HIGHLY REPEATABLE TRIP-POINT SENSITIVITY IN WATER, OILS, CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRIAL PLANTS AND PROCESSES. 

• FLT93B BASIC Level Switch
  • The FLT93B BASIC insertion type FlexSwitch for level and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100° F. The FLT93B is easily field-configured, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.
  • The FLT93B BASIC level switch is available with all of the below listed standard features for a very attractive price and with quick delivery as soon as 2 business days ARO
• FLT93S  Liquid Level Switch Summary
  • The FLT93S insertion type FlexSwitch for level and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. This product was designed for heavy industrial environments including high temperature and high pressure. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100° F. The FLT93S is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.
• FLT93F  Liquid Level Switch
  • The FLT93F insertion type FlexSwitch for liquid point level or interface detection and temperature monitoring.  It represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. This product was designed for heavy industrial environments including high temperature and high pressure. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100° F.
  • The FLT93F offers very fast response time to level trip points and is suitable for small process connections. This product is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.
• FLT93C  Liquid Level Switch
  • The FLT93C insertion and inline type FlexSwitches are designed specifically for liquid point level detection and temperature alarm in sanitary process applications. It’s 20 Ra finish makes it suitable for use in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other clean processes.
  • FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100° F. The FLT93C is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.\
• FLT93M insertion Level Switch
  • The FLT93M insertion type FlexSwitch for multipoint level monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. This product was designed for heavy industrial environments including high temperature and high pressure.
  • FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100° F. The FLT93M is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.

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Thermal Mass Flow Meter

CI thermal mass flow meters feature precision, surface-mount, RoHS compliant electronics with industry leading functions, such as AST (available in models ST80 and ST100), and communications capabilities, and with un-matched agency approvals and certifications. Whether standard analog outputs like 4-20mA or pulse, or digital bus communications of HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, Modbus and more, FCI has a thermal flow meter solution.

FS10I THERMAL MASS FLOW METERS

• FS10i Natural Gas Flow Meter
• FS10i Air/Compressed Air Flow Meter

ST SERIES FLOW METERS

• ST50 Mass Flow Meter
• ST51/ST51A Mass Flow Meters
• ST75 Series Mass Flow Meters
• ST80/ST80L Mass Flow Meters
• ST100A Mass Flow Meters

MT SERIES MULTIPOINT THERMAL MASS FLOW METERS

• MT100 Series Multipoint Thermal Mass Flow Meter

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