Key Product Highlights — Truflo TIB
1) Long-Life Battery-Powered Operation for Easy Deployment
- Battery powered for installations where wiring is difficult or costly
- Long-lasting battery performance stated as up to 7 years (application dependent)
- Battery capacity listed as 5000 / 9000 mAh (model dependent)
2) Insertion Design for Large Pipe Coverage (½” to 24″)
- Broad line size capability: ½”–24″ (DN15–DN600)
- Compatible with a wide range of Truflo ANSI/DIN installation fittings (tees, saddles, adapters)
- Offered in S and L sensor lengths (per fitting/K-factor tables)
3) High Accuracy and Repeatability with Wide Velocity Range
- Operating range: 1–33 ft/s (0.3–10 m/s)
- ±0.5% F.S. linearity and ±0.5% F.S. repeatability @ 25°C (77°F)
- Designed for stable measurement in tough industrial applications
4) Flow + Total Local Indication on Vivid LCD
- Local LCD display provides flow rate and flow totalizer
- Optional EzVu viewing module shown with 330° rotation (optional)
5) Rugged, Low-Maintenance Rotor Assembly and Sealing
- ShearPro® contoured paddle wheel reduces turbulence/drag for longer life
- ETFE (Tefzel®) paddle wheel plus zirconium ceramic (ZrO₂) rotor pin/bushings for wear resistance
- Double O-ring seal plus M12 quick connection for field-ready installation
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications — Truflo TIB | TI3B Battery-Powered Insertion Paddle Wheel Sensor
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Insertion paddle wheel flow meter sensor (battery powered) |
| Operating Range | 1–33 ft/s (0.3–10 m/s) |
| Pipe Size Range | ½”–24″ (DN15–DN600) |
| Linearity | ±0.5% of F.S. @ 25°C (77°F) |
| Repeatability | ±0.5% of F.S. @ 25°C (77°F) |
| Display | LCD: Flow rate + flow totalizer |
| Battery | 5000 / 9000 mAh (listed) |
| Wetted Body Materials | PVC (dark), PP (pigmented), PVDF (natural), 316 SS |
| O-Rings | FKM (standard), EPDM (optional), FFKM (optional) |
| Rotor Pin / Bushings | Zirconium ceramic (ZrO₂) |
| Paddle / Rotor | ETFE (Tefzel®), ShearPro® design |
| Sealing / Connection | Double O-ring seal; M12 quick connection |
| Pressure/Temperature Rating (Non-Shock) | PVC: 180 psi @ 68°F; 40 psi @ 140°F. PP: 180 psi @ 68°F; 40 psi @ 190°F. PVDF: 200 psi @ 68°F; 40 psi @ 240°F. 316 SS: 200 psi @ 180°F; 40 psi @ 300°F. |
| Operating Temperature | PVC: 32–140°F (0–60°C); PP: -4–190°F (-20–88°C); PVDF: -40–240°F (-40–115°C); 316 SS: -40–300°F (-40–148°C) |
| Standards & Approvals | UL, NSF, CE, RoHS compliant |
| Model Selection (as listed) | PVC: TIB-P-S (½”–4″), TIB-P-L (6″–24″); PP: TIB-PP-S, TIB-PP-L; PVDF: TIB-PF-S, TIB-PF-L; 316 SS: T13B-SS-S (½”–4″), T13B-SS-L (6″–24″). Suffix: E = EPDM seals |
Suitable Applications
The TIB Series is well suited for industrial users who need accurate flow + totalization on larger pipe sizes with minimal installation complexity, especially where long battery life and rugged wetted materials are important. The broad fitting ecosystem (tees, clamp-on saddles, weld-on adapters, and more) helps tailor installation to the pipe material and size.
- Large-diameter process and utility water monitoring (½”–24″)
- Chemical transfer and distribution systems using PVC/PP/PVDF/316 SS wetted options
- OEM skids and packaged systems needing battery-powered, self-contained indication
- Retrofit installations where adding power wiring is undesirable
- Industrial recirculation loops and cooling/process water services
- Sites requiring fitting flexibility (ANSI/DIN tees, saddles, glue-on or weld-on adapter installations)