The media is abrasive sand slurry. The single sensor was made from UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), which is one of the most abrasion resistant synthetics available. The sensor was concave, suitable for the pipe i.d.
This DeltaKit was installed in mid-2004 as a trial to replace Doppler ultrasonic flowmeters. So pleased are Florida Rock Industries with the performance and price, they have standardized on AFTCO as the way to measure their flow.
Florida Rock Industries heard about the advantages of our products from Dredging Supply, Louisiana, who have similarly standardized on AFTCO UniMags, DeltaKits and DeltaMass flowmeters.