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BFS Coriolis Flow Sensor: The Gold Standard in Precision Flow Measurement

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What is a Flow Sensor?

A fluid flow sensor is a crucial device used to measure the movement of liquids or gases in a system. These sensors help maintain precise flow control, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to semiconductor manufacturing.

Among the different types of flow sensors, Coriolis flow meters are known for their exceptional accuracy and reliability. It has a unique technology that measures the actual mass flow directly. This makes them highly precise, calibration-free, and not sensitive to fouling effect, ensuring consistent performance across applications with a wide range of liquid compatibility.

The Premium Coriolis Flow Sensor (BFS): Precision Without Compromise

Elveflow’s Premium Coriolis Flow Sensor, also known as the Bronkhorst Flow Sensor (BFS) following a collaboration with Bronkhorst, is widely recognized for its unparalleled accuracy, stability, and versatility. It is often referred to as the Rolls-Royce of flow sensors, setting the benchmark for high-precision fluid flow measurement.

Why Choose the BFS Coriolis Flow Sensor?

The BFS stands out in microfluidics and industrial applications due to its:

  • Unmatched Accuracy – The BFS provides direct mass flow measurement with sub-microliter precision, making it one of the most accurate flow meters available.
  • True Mass Flow Measurement – Unlike other flow meters, it directly measures mass flow, rather than estimating it through pressure or temperature. This ensures repeatability and reliability, regardless of fluid properties.
  • Ultra-Precise Flow Rate Control – With a flow range from nanoliters to milliliters per minute, the BFS is ideal for applications requiring precise, stable, continuous and wide flow measurement.
  • Robust and Versatile Design – Built for scientific research and industrial use, the BFS ensures high stability, durability, and resistance to varying environmental conditions.

Other Flow Sensor Offered by Elveflow

While the BFS Coriolis Flow Sensor is the premium choice for high-precision applications, Elveflow also offers another specialized sensor:

Microfluidic Liquid Mass Flow Sensor

This sensor is designed for low-flow applications and operates based on thermal mass flow sensing technology.

  • Ideal for biotechnology, chemistry, and industrial processes where moderate accuracy is sufficient.
  • More cost-effective than Coriolis-based sensors, making it a practical choice for non-critical applications.
  • Provides reliable flow monitoring while maintaining ease of integration into existing systems.

For applications requiring absolute precision and real-time mass flow control, the BFS is the superior choice. However, for budget-conscious applications where extreme precision isn’t necessary, the Microfluidic Liquid Mass Flow Sensor provides a viable alternative.

Applications of the BFS Coriolis Flow Sensor

The BFS Coriolis Flow Sensor is trusted across multiple industries where accuracy, stability, and reliability are essential.

1. Solar Cell and Flat-Panel Display (FPD) Technology

Manufacturing solar cells and flat-panel displays requires precise liquid handling in processes like chemical etching, coating, and cleaning. Any deviation in the flow rate can lead to defects, reduced efficiency, and material waste.

The BFS ensures consistent chemical delivery, enhancing production yield and improving the efficiency of solar panels and electronic displays. In photovoltaic cell production, for instance, BFS enables precise precursor solution delivery, leading to higher energy conversion rates and product reliability.

2. Food and Pharmaceutical Industries

Both the food and pharmaceutical sectors rely on precise liquid dosing and ingredient handling to maintain product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, GMP). Variability in flow rates can lead to inconsistent product formulation or contamination risks.

The BFS provides accurate ingredient dosing in liquid-based formulations, ensuring batch consistency and minimal waste. It is particularly beneficial in vaccine production, drug formulation, and flavoring systems, where precision is critical.

3. Medical, Microchemical, and Analytical Installations

Applications such as lab-on-a-chip devices, drug delivery systems, and biochemical assays demand ultra-low, precise, and stable flow rates. Even slight inconsistencies can impact test accuracy or treatment effectiveness.

With its high stability and compatibility with biological fluids, the BFS supports real-time, non-invasive monitoring of medical and chemical processes, making it ideal for biosensing, diagnostic devices, and precision drug administration.

4. Calibration Laboratories

Calibration laboratories must maintain strict measurement accuracy to ensure industrial and scientific instruments function reliably. Flow meters used across industries require precise calibration to remain within acceptable tolerance levels.

The BFS is widely used in calibration laboratories due to its exceptional accuracy and mass flow traceability. It ensures minimal measurement uncertainty, making it a preferred tool for calibrating other flow meters and maintaining ISO-compliant measurement standards.

5. Compound Semiconductor Processing

The production of high-performance electronic components such as 5G devices, LEDs, and laser systems requires strictly controlled chemical deposition. Any fluctuation in flow rate can compromise semiconductor wafers, impacting device efficiency and longevity.

The BFS ensures precise chemical dosing in semiconductor fabrication, reducing material waste and improving uniformity in wafer processing. This is particularly beneficial in gallium nitride (GaN) transistor manufacturing, where maintaining consistency in chemical etching is crucial for high-speed electronics and communication devices.

How to Choose the Right Flow Sensor for Your Needs

Selecting the right fluid flow sensor depends on several factors:

  • Required accuracy – If your application demands ultra-precise mass flow measurement, a Coriolis flow meter like BFS is the best choice.
  • Flow range – Consider whether your process requires nanoliter-, microliter-, or milliliter-level or a combination of these flow rates.
  • Fluid properties – BFS works for all kind of fluids with no calibration compared to MFS where calibration is required and the device less compatible with a wide number of fluids
  • Application requirements – High-precision industries, such as biotechnology and semiconductor processing, benefit from the BFS, while general flow monitoring may be handled by a thermal mass flow sensor.

 

Conclusion: Setting the Standard for High-Precision Flow Measurement

Achieving reliable, high-precision flow measurement is essential for industries that demand accuracy, stability, and control. The BFS Coriolis Flow Sensor provides exceptional performance, real-time mass flow monitoring, and unmatched reliability, making it the gold standard in microfluidic and industrial applications.

At Elveflow, our flow sensors are designed for scientists, engineers, and industry professionals who require the highest standards of precision. Whether your work involves pharmaceutical research, semiconductor processing, or high-tech fluid analysis, we offer solutions that deliver superior accuracy and efficiency.

Explore our range of high-precision flow sensors and find the perfect fit for your application.

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