Compressed Air & Nitrogen Meters
Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities in any manufacturing facility — and studies consistently show that 25–30% of compressed air is wasted through leaks, pressure drops, and inefficient controls. Monitoring compressed air flow at key points reveals exactly where waste occurs and quantifies the ROI of fixing it.
Emergent Metering offers insertion and inline compressed air flow meters from VP Instruments and Sage Metering, using thermal mass and vortex measurement technologies. These meters measure flow in standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM), normalizing readings for pressure and temperature variations that make simple pressure gauges unreliable.
Common deployment points include compressor discharge, zone headers, production line drops, and individual machine feeds. By comparing supply-side generation with demand-side consumption, facilities can identify leak loads (especially during non-production hours), right-size compressor staging, and verify the impact of leak repair programs. Modbus and analog outputs enable integration with energy dashboards for continuous monitoring and alerting.
VP Instruments
0.5" VP FlowScope Inline Flow Meter
0.5" VP FlowScope Inline Flow Meter
Inline compressed air flow meter measuring flow, pressure, and temperature in a single device for 0.5" pipe applications.
VP Instruments
1" VPFlowScope In-line Flow Meter
1" VPFlowScope In-line Flow Meter
1-inch inline compressed air flow meter with integrated pressure, temperature, and flow measurement in a single device.
VP Instruments
2" VPFlowScope In-line Flow Meter
2" VPFlowScope In-line Flow Meter
2-inch inline compressed air flow meter for larger pipe applications with integrated multi-parameter measurement.
VP Instruments
VPFlowScope M Start Kit
VPFlowScope M Start Kit
Complete compressed air audit start kit with VPFlowScope M meter, display, logging software, and mounting hardware.
VP Instruments
VPFlowScope Probe Start Kit
VPFlowScope Probe Start Kit
Insertion probe start kit for compressed air measurement in larger pipes. Includes probe, display, and mounting hardware.
VP Instruments
VP Dew Point Meter Sensor
VP Dew Point Meter Sensor
Compressed air dew point sensor for monitoring moisture content and dryer performance in compressed air systems.
IFM
IFM 1" Compressed Air Meter SD8501
IFM 1" Compressed Air Meter SD8501
German-engineered 1-inch inline compressed air and nitrogen flow meter with integrated temperature compensation and Modbus output.
IFM
IFM 2" Compressed Air Meter SD2501
IFM 2" Compressed Air Meter SD2501
German-engineered 2-inch inline compressed air and nitrogen flow meter with integrated temperature compensation and Modbus output.
Keyence
Keyence FD-G Compressed Air Flow Meter
Keyence FD-G Compressed Air Flow Meter
Japanese precision ultrasonic compressed air flow meter available in multiple pipe sizes. Clamp-on and inline configurations.
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VP Instruments VPFlowScope In-Line
Inline compressed air flow meter with pressure, temperature, and flow
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VP Instruments VPFlowScope Probe
Insertion probe for compressed air and gas flow measurement
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Sage Metering Compressed Air Meter
Thermal mass flow meter for compressed air and nitrogen
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