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The Rate-Master® flowmeter line of direct reading precision flowmeters incorporatesmany unique user features at moderate cost. These low cost flowmeters are ideal forgeneral use.

Easy to read design — The direct reading scales eliminate troublesome conversions. Thescales are brushed aluminum, coated with epoxy and the graduations are on both sides ofthe indicating tube. Special integral flow guides stabilize the float throughout the rangeto keep it from hunting or wandering in the bore. The float is highly visible against a whitebackground.

Construction assures accuracy — All Rate-Master® flowmeter bodies are injectionmolded of tough, clear, shatter-proof polycarbonate plastic around a precision tapered pin.The result is accurate and repeatable readings. The single piece plastic body is mounted toa stainless steel back bone into which pipe thread inserts are welded to absorb pipingtorque. Precision metering valves of brass or stainless steel (specify BV or SSV on order)are available as an optional extra and permit precise flow adjustments. For vacuumapplications, Model RMA units are available with top mounted valves (specify TMV). Thesmall Series RMAmodels are accurate within ±4% of full scale reading; Series RMB within±3%; large Series RMC within ±2%.

Model RMC-SSV 10˝scale, 15-3/8˝ high

Model RMB-SSV 5˝scale, 8-3/4˝ high

Model RMA-SSV 2˝scale, 4-13/16˝ high

Rate-Master® FlowmetersPolycarbonate, Gas Flow from 0.05-1800 SCFH, Water Flows to 10 GPM

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Installation is simple — The Rate-Master® Flowmeter can be neatly panel mounted tokeep flow tube centers in the same plane as the panel surface or surface mounted on thepanel by means of tapped holes in the backbone. When through-panel mounted, the bezelautomatically positions the instrument at the correct depth in the panel cutout. Surfacemounted units can also be held in place by the piping. All mounting hardware plusinstallation and operating instructions are included.

Easy-to-Interchange bodies — Within a given Series Rate-Master® flowmeter bodiescan be instantly interchanged. Simply “unplug” the body from backbone and replace it withanother. “O” rings provide a tight seal on inlet and outlet. Piping remains undisturbed.Interchangeability is useful where different scale ranges are sometimes required at thesame location in the laboratory or plant.

Cleaning is easy — To release the plastic flowmeter body from the stainless steelbackbone, just remove four screws. Pipe thread flow connections remain undisturbed.Remove the slide cover and the plug ball stop, clean the flow tube with soap and water andreassemble. It’s that simple.

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Model RMA4 -9/16 (115.90)3 (76.20)1/8 NPT CONN.1-5/8 (41.28)10-32 MTG. HOLES3/8 (9.525)1-1/16 (26.99)1-3/16 (30.16)11/16 (17.46)61/64 (24.21)1-3/8 (34.92)3/4 (19.05)4-13/16 (122.20)1 (25.40)

Model RMB8-1/2 (215.90)6-7/16 (163.50)1/4 NPT CONN.3-15/16 (100.00)1/4-20 MTG. HOLES5/8 (15.88)1-7/8 (47.63)1-3/4 (44.45)1 (25.40)1-7/16 (36.51)1-13/16 (46.04)1-1/4 (31.75)8-3/4 (222.30)1-1/2 (38.10)

Flowmeter DimensionsModel RMC15 -1/8 (384.20)12 -1/4 (311.20)1/2 NPT CONN.8-3/4 (222.30)3/8-24 MTG. HOLES1 (25.40)2-3/4 (69.85)2-1/2 (63.50)1-7/16 (36.51)1-31/32 (50.00)2-1/2 (63.50)2 (50.80)15-3/8 (390.50)2-1/4 (57.15)

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Model RMA-2˝ Scale Model RMB-5˝ Scale Model RMC-10˝ ScaleRangeSCFH Air.05-.5.1-1.2-2.5-51-102-205-5010-10015-15020-200CC Air/min.5-5010-10030-24050-500100-1000200-2500LPM Air.5-51-102-255-505-7010-100CC Water/min.5-5010-11020-300Gal.Water/hr1-112-244-345-50

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RangeSCFH Air.5-51-103-204-5010-10020-20040-40050-50060-600Gal. Waterper hour1-121-204-4010-100SCFH & LPMAir1.2-10/0.6-53-20/1.5-9.54-50/2-2310-100/5-5020-200/5-95GPH & LPMWater1-12/0.06-0.761-20/0.065-1.2510-100/0.8-6.2

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RangeSCFH Air5-5010-10020-20040-40060-600100-1000120-1200200-1800SCFM Air1-102-204-30

Gal. Waterper hour2-208-90Gal.Waterper minute.1-1.2-2.2.4-4.8-71.2-10

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CAUTIONDwyer® Rate-Master® flowmeters are designed to provide satisfactorylong term service when used with air, water, or other compatible media.Refer to factory for information on questionable gases or liquids. Causticsolutions, anti-freeze (ethylene glycol) and aromatic solvents shoulddefinitely not be used.

Top Mounted Metering Valves – Sameprecision construction for vacuum applications.RMAmodels only.

Specials – Special ranges, scales, mountingarrangements, etc., are available on specialorder, or in OEM quantities.

SPECIFICATIONSService: Compatible gases and liquids.Wetted Materials: Body: Polycarbonate; O-ring: Neoprene and Buna-N;Metal parts: stainless steel (except for optional brass valve); Float:stainless steel, black glass, aluminum, K monel, tungsten carbidedepending on range.Temperature Limit: 130°F (54°C).Pressure Limit: 100 psi (6.9 bar).Accuracy: RMA: 4%; RMB: 3%; RMC: 2% of full scale.Process Connection: RMA: 1/8˝; RMB: 1/4˝; RMC: 1/2˝ female NPT.Weight: RMA: 4 oz (113.4 g); RMB: 13 oz (368.5 g); RMC: 39 oz(1105.6 g).

Adjustable pointer flags – Red lined pointerflags provide quick visual reference to arequired flow level. Of clear plastic, they snapinto place inside bezel and slide to desired level.

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

How To OrderSeries-Range No.(“X”)-Valve-OptionExample: RMA-2-SSVSeries RMA with .1-1 SCFH Air Range & Stainless Steel Valve

Popular Ranges

Model RMAModel RMA-X, Standard RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.25Model RMA-X-BV, RMA with Brass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.00Model RMA-X-SSV, RMA with Stainless Steel Valve . . . . . . . . . . .40.25Model RMA-X-TMV, RMA with Top Mounted Valve . . . . . . . . . . . .56.50

Model RMBModel RMB-X, Standard RMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40.00Model RMB-X-BV, RMB with Brass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.50Model RMB-X-SSV, RMB with Stainless Steel Valve . . . . . . . . . . .50.50

Model RMCModel RMC-X, Standard RMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$87.50Model RMC-X-BV, RMC with Brass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111.00Model RMC-X-SSV, RMC with Stainless Steel Valve . . . . . . . . . .120.00

Model RMA-X-APF, Adjustable Pointer Flag forRMA Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .add $3.90 netModel RMB-X-BPF, Adjustable Pointer Flag forRMB Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .add 4.10 netModel RMC-X-CPF, Adjustable Pointer Flag forRMC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .add 4.20 net

Model RKA, Regulator Kit for RMA Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$179.00Model RK-RMB, Regulator Kit for RMB Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179.00

*Accuracy ±8% add $14.25 to price.+Accuracy ±5%.

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