Pulp and paper mills move large volumes of process, cooling and white water through steel, cast iron and lined pipes, and need flow data for process control, water balance and efficiency. On lines that are difficult or costly to shut down, a clamp-on meter installs externally with no cutting and no pressure loss. On cleaner single-phase process and cooling waters, transit-time measurement provides a reliable, maintenance-light solution.
Where they are used
- Process and white water lines — fixed meters on cleaner single-phase lines (YF-C6).
- Cooling water — monitor flow to machinery and heat exchangers (YF-C6 / YF-C8).
- Medium and smaller lines — compact clamp-on meters where space is tight (YF-C3M).
- Water-balance surveys — portable meters for audits and spot checks (YF-P2).
Why it suits pulp and paper
- No shutdown on lines that are costly to stop.
- No wetted parts and no pressure loss.
- Works on steel, cast iron and lined pipes.
- Portable audits to build a plant water balance.
- Standard outputs for mill monitoring and control.
Fluid suitability matters: transit-time meters work best on reasonably clean, full-pipe liquids. Heavily aerated or high-consistency stock may require a different approach; our engineers can review your specific lines and recommend where clamp-on is appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Where does clamp-on work in a paper mill?
On reasonably clean, full-pipe process, white and cooling water lines.
Does it need a shutdown?
No, transducers fit externally on operating pipes.
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