Overview
The Brooks Instrument 1350EFC8BGC1A Sho-Rate flow meter is a precision glass tube variable area rotameter engineered for low-flow measurement applications. Part of Brooks’ industry-leading Sho-Rate family, this meter delivers reliable flow indication and control for hydraulic systems, pneumatic circuits, pump applications, and laboratory instrumentation. The 1350EFC8BGC1A combines durable borosilicate glass construction with corrosion-resistant materials to withstand demanding industrial and analytical environments.
Key Features
- 10% accuracy with 10:1 rangeability for cost-effective flow measurement
- Glass tube variable area design with integrated float for direct visual indication
- Borosilicate glass tube resistant to thermal shock and corrosive fluids
- Easy-change tube assembly allows quick field interchangeability
- Optional integral valve configurations (inlet/outlet) for flow control
- Built-in magnifier scale with 180° rotating lens for enhanced readability
Technical Specifications
- Model: Sho-Rate 1350EFC8BGC1A
- Type: Glass tube variable area rotameter
- Accuracy: 10% of full scale
- Repeatability: 0.25% full scale (standard)
- Rangeability: 10:1
- Tube Material: Borosilicate glass
- Connection Type: Female NPT (horizontal inlet/outlet)
- Mounting: Vertical installation within 6° of true vertical
- Float Options: Standard glass or specialty materials available
- Valve Options: Standard valve, precision control valve, or cavity only
Typical Applications
The Brooks 1350EFC8BGC1A is widely used in:
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems requiring low-flow metering
- Pump and motor cooling circuits
- Chemical dosing and process control
- Analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment
- Biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing
- Oil and gas pilot control systems
- Fuel cell research and development
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Low-flow pneumatic control systems
- Hydraulic pilot lines and instrumentation loops
- Industrial fluid management systems
- Standard female NPT connection plumbing networks
- Integral valve cavity supports cartridge or precision control valves
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other Brooks Sho-Rate 1350 models with matching port configurations
- Legacy variable area rotameter designs with equivalent NPT connections
- Verify specific model compatibility with application requirements before ordering
Works With
- Direct-read scale measurement (no electronics required)
- Optional bistable alarm initiators with intrinsic safety relays (120V/240V versions available)
- Flow control valve cartridges (inlet or outlet mounted)
- Standard industrial fluid groups and corrosion-resistant float materials
