Metal tube float flowmeters are more expensive than vertically mounted** for several reasons:
Structural design complexity
Horizontally mounted metal tube float flow meters require a special design to overcome the effects of gravity on the float, ensuring that they can float stably in the flow and accurately measure the flow. This often involves more sophisticated float balancing and guiding mechanisms, increasing manufacturing costs.
Process requirements and technical difficulty
In horizontal pipelines, the float is not simply subjected to the upward fluid thrust, but also needs to consider the lateral force and potential float offset, so while ensuring the measurement accuracy, additional technical processing is required to reduce the source of error, and these technical improvements will increase the cost of the equipment.
Material and pressure rating requirements
When installed horizontally, if there is a high-pressure or high-velocity flowing medium in the pipeline, it may put forward higher requirements for the tightness and strength of the flow meter, and the materials used may require stronger pressure resistance, or more expensive corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant materials.
Installation and maintenance considerations
While horizontal installation may be more suitable for some specific applications, installation space requirements and subsequent maintenance and calibration work may be more complex than vertical installation, and manufacturers may need to provide additional services or accessories to ensure long-term stable operation, which will also affect the final selling price.
Market demand and competition
The demand for horizontally mounted flow meters is relatively niche, and the amortized cost per product may be higher due to limited volume production scale, and pricing strategies can also affect the market if there are fewer competitors**.
In summary, the design, material, process and market factors of the horizontally mounted metal tube float flowmeter may cause it to be higher than the traditional vertically mounted model.