Mold Oil Flow Meter

What do mold oil flowmeter do?

A mold oil flow meter is used to accurately measure the flow rate of mold release oil or lubricant in manufacturing process, such as injection molding or die casting. It ensures molds are always properly lubricated, extending their lifespan.

Why need mould oil flow meter?

A stable flow rate of mold oil is the key to consistent production processes. In industries with strict quality standards, such as automotive and aerospace, even a small change in oil flow can cause an entire batch of products to fail quality requirements.

Using a mold oil flow meter, we can immediately detect whether the oil is too much or too little so as to monitor the oil flow right in real time. This is especially effective when the flow meter is integrated with an automated system, as it allows for instant adjustments or alerts, ensuring the proper amount of oil is applied consistently. By doing so, we can prevent common issues such as parts sticking, mold damage, surface defects, and wasted oil.

What's the difficulties in mould oil measuring?

The meaurement of mould oil is indeed not a easy task, and these are the key challenges:

Low flow
The flow rate is extremely small, usually around 50ml/min ( 50 ccm). Most flow meters on the market are designed for large flow rates, like 1 L/M, 2 L/M and so on, and they cannot accurately measure such small flow rates.

High viscosity
Mold oil is highly viscous and varies with temperature and composition. Ordinary flow meters are prone to distortion of measurement data when encountering high viscosity fluids.

High temperature

The working temperature often reaches around 80 ℃, and many flow meters cannot withstand this temperature and will soon malfunction.

Therefore, we need a flow meter that can accurately measure low flow rates even in the presence of high viscosity and high temperatures.

Solution to mould oil flow measurement

LC-M series small flow meter for mould oil measurement

The LC-M series volumetric micro flowmeter from SILVER Automation Instruments is specifically designed to address the challenges of measuring mold oil, and it’s remarkably easy to use. Compared with similar products on the market, our flowmeter is more affordable while maintaining full quality control.

Why we prefer LC-M series flow meter for mould oil?

Internal of LC-M small flow meter

How LC-M series work?

The core advantage of this flowmeter is to "prescribe the right medicine". It adopts the principle of volumetric measurement, with a pair of meshing gears inside. When fluid flows through, it drives the gears to rotate. By counting the number of gear rotations, the flow rate can be accurately calculated.

Ultra low flow  (ml/min flow ) detect
This design is particularly suitable for small flow measurement, even as low as 0.5ml/min, it can accurately capture and fully adapt to the flow requirements of mold oil at around 50ml/min. The measurement error is controlled within ± 0.5%, and the data is particularly reliable.

High viscosity flow meter
Faced with the high viscosity of mold oil, it can easily handle it and can adapt to fluids up to 2000mPa · s. No matter how the viscosity fluctuates, the measurement accuracy is not affected. In terms of temperature, it is more worry free.

High temperature small flow meter
The standard model can withstand an oil temperature upto  350 ℃, which perfectly matches the working temperature of the mold oil. If there is a higher temperature requirement, a high-temperature version can also be customized.

Flow sensor material is compatible to oil
The material selection is also very comprehensive, with stainless steel 316L, aluminum alloy, PPS engineering plastic to choose from. It has strong corrosion resistance and will not be easily damaged by long-term contact with mold oil.

High pressure flow meter
The work pressure is fully sufficient, with a standard pressure of 725 PSI and a maximum capacity of 14503 PSI. It can handle both conventional production lines and high-pressure conditions.

Digital oil flow meter
The outputs from the mould oil flow transmitters are flexible and diverse, including Hall pulse output (NPN or PNP), 4-20mA current output or MODBUS RTU RS485. Option with integral display , It is convenient for on-site reading , also with data transmission, and can be directly integrated with the existing control system of the factory.

Different flow meter sensor sizes

The interface specifications are also very rich, and threads such as G1/8 ", G1/4", G1/2 ", and G1" can be adapted without the need for special pipeline modifications.

For manufacturers looking to solve mold oil flow measurement challenges, the LC-M series micro flowmeter from silverinstruments.com is a practical and proven solution. It delivers accurate measurement even under demanding conditions such as low flow rates, high viscosity, and elevated temperatures.

Designed for accuracy, durability, and ease of installation, the LC-M series mold oil meter has helped many factories improve production efficiency while reducing oil waste. At the same time, we offer highly competitive factory-direct pricing, giving customers excellent value without compromising quality.