Ultrasonic, stainless steel, service‑friendly design delivers reliable, low‑maintenance performance in demanding water and industrial applications

AQ Matic Valves & Controls, a leading manufacturer of precision, US-crafted valves, controls, and related components, highlights the F Series Inline Flow Meter, an ultrasonic flow meter engineered to elevate water treatment and usage measurement in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Designed for accurate flow monitoring, long service life, and straightforward integration with commonly used controls, the F Series helps operators improve water usage visibility, support process control, and advance conservation and cost-management initiatives. With its combination of measurement accuracy, rugged construction, and integration flexibility, the F Series is designed to support OEMs, system integrators, and facility operators that need dependable inline flow monitoring.

The AQ Matic F Series uses ultrasonic technology with no moving parts in the water stream, increasing service life by eliminating mechanical wear and enhancing long-term reliability in demanding environments. The design also delivers highly accurate flow measurement with superior low-flow pickup, helping users maintain precise measurement across a broad operating range for improved process control and water usage optimization. By pairing ultrasonic sensing with a no-moving-parts design, the F Series gives users a practical way to improve measurement confidence while reducing maintenance concerns associated with mechanical meters.

Constructed with a stainless steel body, the F Series is built for challenging applications and installation requirements, providing durability, robustness, and extended meter life. Passivated surfaces and scale-resistant materials help preserve long-term accuracy and performance by reducing buildup that can interfere with measurement, while the combination of stainless steel construction and no internal moving parts supports dependable operation with reduced wear and maintenance. This design helps support long-term performance in demanding environments where reliability, durability, and consistent flow data are essential.

The meter is designed to simplify both installation and service. Its module can be updated or serviced without removing the meter body from the plumbing, reducing downtime by allowing maintenance to be completed in place without disturbing existing piping. A male threaded inlet adapter allows direct mating to a treatment control valve, which simplifies assembly, reduces the need for additional fittings, and helps minimize potential leak points. A boss on the outlet for drilling and tapping a 1/4-inch sample port also makes it easier to add testing capability or auxiliary instrumentation without extra fittings. Together, these design features help streamline installation, support easier field service, and reduce disruption during maintenance.

For integration into existing systems, the F Series features familiar pulse output mode operation, allowing it to be easily applied with a wide variety of commonly used industry control devices for monitoring and automation. The meter module operates as a pulse-generating device with a corresponding K Factor, enabling accurate conversion of pulses to flow or volume when connected to controls or data loggers. This compatibility helps the meter integrate smoothly into established control architectures while reducing the need for custom interfaces. That ease of integration can help shorten implementation time for OEM equipment builds, skid systems, and facility upgrades.

The F Series also supports day-to-day usability in the field. A highly visible LED flow indicator provides at-a-glance confirmation of flow and meter operating status, while real-time flow indication and data through pulse output and LED help operators identify abnormal conditions or consumption patterns more quickly. A laser-engraved data plate with date of manufacture and model identification ensures permanent, legible product information for identification, asset tracking, and service reference, and an integrated QR code makes it easier for users to access specification and support information from mobile devices. These field-friendly details help operators and maintenance teams work more efficiently with faster visibility into meter status and easier access to product information.

Available in 1-inch, 1-1/2-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch sizes, the AQ Matic F Series offers flexibility for different pipe sizes and flow requirements across a variety of system designs. NPT or BSP threaded connections support regional and application-specific piping standards to ease integration in global installations, while an 8-foot cable extension adaptor provides convenient reach from the meter to control panels or monitoring equipment, simplifying installation layout. This range of options gives specifiers and OEMs added flexibility when designing around varying system requirements.

The F Series is certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF/ANSI 372 for lead-free compliance, helping customers meet recognized safety and drinking water standards while supporting regulatory compliance and customer assurance. By enabling accurate water usage tracking, the meter helps users identify inefficiencies, manage operating costs, and document usage for reporting or billing, while also supporting sustainable water management initiatives through the measurement needed to implement and verify conservation and optimization strategies.

With its ultrasonic no-moving-parts design, stainless steel construction, service-friendly architecture, and straightforward control integration, the AQ Matic F Series delivers a compelling combination of accuracy, durability, and ease of use. For OEMs, system integrators, and facility operators looking to improve visibility into water usage and process performance, the F Series offers a dependable inline flow measurement solution built to support long-term operational efficiency. AQ Matic also plans to release the Category2 meter this fall, further broadening its portfolio of inline flow measurement solutions.

About AQ Matic:

AQ Matic Valve and Controls Company, Inc. is a global leading US‑based manufacturer of valves, controls, and inline flow meters for water treatment, industrial filtration, and OEM fluid management systems. With more than 90 years of valve and controls heritage, its diaphragm valves, controls, and flow meters are engineered for long service life in demanding environments, combining field‑proven designs and robust materials with a broad range of configurations and custom‑engineered options to address specific pressure, flow, media, and control requirements. AQ Matic delivers NSF‑certified solutions, automation‑ and IoT‑ready offerings, and direct access to the engineers who design its hardware, providing OEMs, distributors, and end users with responsive technical expertise and high‑performance fluid management solutions that optimize system reliability, protect process integrity, and enhance the performance of critical water and industrial process systems.