Overview
The Aalborg PMR1-013270 variable area flowmeter is a single-tube rotameter designed for precise flow measurement in industrial and laboratory environments. Built with a 65mm aluminum tube construction and no integral valve, this flowmeter delivers straightforward, accurate flow indication suitable for both gas and liquid measurement across a wide range of applications.
Key Features
- Rib-guided metering tube for stable and accurate readings
- Magnifier lens in front shield enhances reading resolution
- OPTIGRADâ„¢ scales minimize parallax error and eye fatigue
- 65mm aluminum tube construction for durability
- Interchangeable flow tubes and floats for flexible configuration
- Ready for panel mounting or bench installation
- Precision calibration traceable to NIST standards
Technical Specifications
- Model: PMR1-013270
- Tube Diameter: 65mm
- Tube Material: Aluminum
- Valve: None (no integral valve)
- Measurement Type: Variable area (rotameter)
- Float: Interchangeable
- Scale Type: OPTIGRADâ„¢
- Calibration Standard: NIST traceable
- Mounting Style: Panel mount (convertible to bench mount with optional tripod)
Typical Applications
The PMR1-013270 is well-suited for laboratory and industrial flow measurement including:
- Carrier gas metering in chromatography systems
- Gas flow indication and control in manufacturing processes
- Liquid and gas measurement in pilot plants and laboratories
- Flow and level indicating systems
- Low-flow process monitoring and control
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Panel-mounted instrumentation systems
- Laboratory gas chromatography setups
- Industrial process gas delivery systems
- Liquid flow indication circuits
- Bench-mounted flow measurement stations with optional tripod
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The PMR1-013270 may be interchangeable with other PMR1 series single-tube meters; consult Aalborg documentation for equivalent model numbers in your application.
Works With
- Aalborg panel-mount and bench-mount configurations
- Optional acrylic tripod for bench mounting
- Interchangeable Aalborg floats and flow tubes
- Standard NPT or BSPP process connections
- NIST traceable calibration systems










