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Rate-Master Flowmeters
Series
RM

Polycarbonate, Gas Flow from 0.05-1800 SCFH, Water Flows to 10 GPM

J
F BACK WIDTH
Flow

A K
B C

G I L
FULL OPEN
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Dimension in Inches
Model RMA Model RMB Model RMC
A 4-9/16 8-1/2 15-1/8
B 3 6-7/16 12-1/4
1/8 NPT Conn. 1/4 NPT Conn. 1/2 NPT Conn.
C 1-5/8 3-15/16 8-3/4
10-32 Thds. 1/4-20 Thds. 3/8-24 Thds.
D 3/8 5/8 1
E 1-1/16 1-7/8 2-3/4
F 1-3/16 1-3/4 2-1/4
G 3/4 1 1-7/16
H 1 1-7/16 1-31/32
I 1-3/8 1-13/16 2-1/2
(OPEN) (BV or SSV MODELS ONLY)
J 3/4 1-1/4 2
Model RMC-SSV 10˝ Model RMB-SSV 5˝ Model RMA-SSV 2˝
scale, 15-3/8˝ high scale, 8-3/4˝ high scale, 4-13/16˝ high K 4-13/16 8-3/4 15-3/8
L 1 1-1/2 2-1/4

The Rate-Master® flowmeter line of direct reading precision flowmeters incorpo- Installation is simple — The Rate-Master® Flowmeter can be neatly panel mount-
rates many unique user features at moderate cost. These low cost flowmeters are ed to keep flow tube centers in the same plane as the panel surface or surface mount-
ideal for general use. ed on the panel by means of tapped holes in the backbone. When through-panel
mounted, the bezel automatically positions the instrument at the correct depth in the
Easy to read design — The direct reading scales eliminate troublesome conver- panel cutout. Surface mounted units can also be held in place by the piping. All
sions. The scales are brushed aluminum, coated with epoxy and the graduations are mounting hardware plus installation and operating instructions are included.
on both sides of the indicating tube. Special integral flow guides stabilize the float
throughout the range to keep it from hunting or wandering in the bore. The float is Easy-to-Interchange bodies — Within a given Series Rate-Master® flowmeter
highly visible against a white background. bodies can be instantly interchanged. Simply “unplug” the body from backbone and
replace it with another. “O” rings provide a tight seal on inlet and outlet. Piping re-
Construction assures accuracy — All Rate-Master® flowmeter bodies are injec- mains undisturbed. Interchangeability is useful where different scale ranges are
tion molded of tough, clear, shatter-proof polycarbonate plastic around a precision ta- sometimes required at the same location in the laboratory or plant.
pered pin. The result is accurate and repeatable readings. The single piece plastic
body is mounted to a stainless steel back bone into which pipe thread inserts are Cleaning is easy — To release the plastic flowmeter body from the stainless steel
welded to absorb piping torque. Precision metering valves of brass or stainless steel backbone, just remove four screws. Pipe thread flow connections remain undis-
(specify BV or SSV on order) are available as an optional extra and permit precise turbed. Remove the slide cover and the plug ball stop, clean the flow tube with soap
flow adjustments. For vacuum applications, Model RMA units are available with top and water and reassemble. It’s that simple.
mounted valves (specify TMV). The small Series RMA models are accurate within
±4% of full scale reading; Series RMB within ±3%; large Series RMC within ±2%.

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How To Order SPECIFICATIONS

Series-Range No.-Valve-Option Service: Compatible gases and liquids.
Example: RMA-2-SSV Wetted Materials: Body: Polycarbonate; O-ring: Neoprene & Buna-N;
Series RMA with .1-1 SCFH Air Range & Stainless Steel Valve Metal Parts: Stainless Steel (except for optional brass valve); Float:
Stainless steel, black glass, aluminum, K monel, tungsten carbide de-
pending on range.
Temperature Limit: 130°F (54°C).
Model RMA Pressure Limit: 100 psi (6.9 bar).
Model RMA-X, Standard RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27.25 Accuracy: RMA: 4%, RMB: 3%, RMC: 2% of full scale.
Model RMA-X-BV, RMA with Brass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.25 Process Connection: RMA: 1/8˝, RMB: 1/4˝, RMC: 1/2˝ female NPT.
Model RMA-X-SSV, RMA with Stainless Steel Valve . . . . . . . . . . .36.25 Weight: RMA: 4 oz (113.4 g), RMB: 13 oz (368.5 g),
Model RMA-X-TMV, RMA with Top Mounted Valve . . . . . . . . . . . .49.75 RMC: 39 oz (1105.6 g).

Model RMB
Model RMB-X, Standard RMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40.50
Model RMB-X-BV, RMB with Brass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.25

Flow
Model RMB-X-SSV, RMB with Stainless Steel Valve . . . . . . . . . . .54.50

Model RMC
Model RMC-X, Standard RMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.00
Model RMC-X-BV, RMC with Brass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99.50
Model RMC-X-SSV, RMC with Stainless Steel Valve . . . . . . . . . .108.00 CAUTION
Dwyer® Rate-Master® flowmeters are designed to provide satisfactory
long term service when used with air, water, or other compatible media.
Refer to factory for information on questionable gases or liquids. Caus-
tic solutions, anti-freeze (ethylene glycol) and aromatic solvents should
definitely not be used.

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

Adjustable pointer flags – Red lined pointer
flags provide quick visual reference to a re-
quired flow level. Of clear plastic, they snap into
place inside bezel and slide to desired level.

Popular Ranges
Model RMA-2˝ Scale Model RMB-5˝ Scale Model RMC-10˝ Scale
Range Range Range Range Range Range
SCFH Air No. SCFH Air No. SCFH Air No.
.05-.5 1 .5-5 49+ 5-50 101
.1-1 2 1-10 50 10-100 102
Top Mounted Metering Valves – Same precision
.2-2 3 3-20 51 20-200 103
.5-5 4 4-50 52 40-400 104 construction for vacuum applications. RMA mod-
1-10 5 10-100 53 60-600 105 els only.
2-20 6 20-200 54 100-1000 106
5-50 7 40-400 55 120-1200 107
10-100 8 50-500 56 200-1800 108
15-150 9 60-600 57 SCFM Air Specials – Special ranges, scales, mounting
20-200 10 Gal. Water 1-10 121
per hour arrangements, etc., are available on special
CC Air/min. 2-20 122
5-50 151* 1-12 82 4-30 123 order, or in OEM quantities.
10-100 150* 1-20 83
30-240 11 4-40 84 Gal. Water
50-500 12 10-100 85 per hour
100-1000 13 SCFH & LPM 2-20 134
200-2500 14 Air 8-90 135
LPM Air 1.2-10/0.6-5 50D Gal.Water
.5-5 26 3-20/1.5-9.5 51D per minute
1-10 21 4-50/2-23 52D .1-1 141
2-25 22 10-100/5-50 53D .2-2.2 142
5-50 23 20-200/5-95 54D .4-4 143
5-70 24 GPH & LPM .8-7 144 Model RMA-X-APF, Adjustable Pointer Flag for
10-100 25 Water 1.2-10 145 RMA Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .add $3.40 net
CC Water/min. 1-12/0.06-0.76 82D Model RMB-X-BPF, Adjustable Pointer Flag for
5-50 32 1-20/0.065-1.25 83D
10-110 33 10-100/0.8-6.2 85D
RMB Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .add 3.60 net
20-300 34 Model RMC-X-CPF, Adjustable Pointer Flag for
Gal.Water/hr RMC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .add 3.60 net
1-11 42
2-24 43 Model RKA, Regulator Kit for RMA Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150.00
4-34 44 Model RK-RMB, Regulator Kit for RMB Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00
5-50 45
*Accuracy ±8% add $12.75 to price.
+ Accuracy ±5%.

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