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Sho-RateTM Model 1358
DS-VA-1358-eng
January, 2019
Data Sheet
TM
Sho-Rate
Series
Model 1358
Variable Area
Sho-RateTM “50”, Size 8, Flow Indicator
Glass Tube Variable Area Flowmeters
Overview
The Brooks® Sho-Rate “50” Series of low ow indicators provide a cost-effective means of
ow indication where the accuracy requirements are not severe. Available options include
an integral needle control valve and optional conguration to connect a ow controller to
the inlet or outlet of the meter.
Product Features
• Ten-to-one rangeability
• Heavy-wall, precision bore borosilicate glass metering tube
• A wide range of scales on the metering tube
• Tube removable without disconnecting the instrument
• Interchangeable tubes and oats
• Customer rotatable
• Piping connections through 360° at 90° intervals
• Easily panel mounted
Product Specications
Specications 1358
Measuring Range See Capacity Table
Standard Accuracy ±10% of full scale from 100% to 10% of reading
Repeatability 0.5% full scale
Rangeability Ten to one
Pressure/Temperature 200 psig at 33°F to 250°F (1°C to 121°C)
Fluid temperatures below 32°F (0°C) will cause frosting of the glass metering tube.
Consult factory for applications below this temperature.
100 psig at 33°F to 250°F (1°C to 121°C)(CRN Certication)
Pressure Equipment Directive Flowmeters mentioned in this document are Sound Engineering Practice (SEP)
(PED) 97/23/EC
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Product Specications (Continued)
Specications 1358
Materials of Construction:
Metering Tube Borosilicate Glass
Tube Packing Standard: NeopreneTM (Brass meters); Viton-A® uoroelastomers (316 Stainless Steel meters); Optional: EPM
O-rings Standard: Buna-N (Brass meters); Viton-A® uoroelastomers (316 Stainless Steel meters); Optional: EPM
Float 316 Stainless Steel
Float Stops Stainless Steel
Side Plates Standard: Black Anodized Aluminum
Window Scratch resistant, UV stabilized polycarbonate
Back Cover Milk white polycarbonate
End Fittings Chrome Plated Brass or 316 Stainless Steel
Connections Standard: Horizontal female 3/8” NPT threaded adaptors; Optional: Refer to Model Code
Scales Type (standard): Fused on meter tube
Length: 75 mm, nominal
Graduations: Standard: Direct read on tube in gpm water or scfm air
Optional: Special direct read decal on tube. Consult factory for available ranges.
Direct read on metal scale plate mounted beside tube
Product Capacities
Pressure Drop Without Valve Inches W.C. Pressure Drop With Valve Inches W. C. Float
0.8 12.6 13.6 8-RV-8
1.5 22.2 27.0 8-RJ-10
Water (gpm) 2.5 61.0 85.2 8-RJ-23
Maximum 3.5 88.7 121.0 8-RJ-30
Flow 5.0 172 238.0 8-RJ-39
Rate 3.4 14.34 15.5 8-RV-8
Air (scfm) 6.0 25.34 30.8 8-RJ-10
12.0 69.34 97.3 8-RJ-23
15.0 101.34 138.3 8-RJ-30
NOTE: All air ows are at 14.7 psia and 70°F.
Product Dimensions
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
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Model Code
Code Description Code Option Option Description
I. Base Model Number 1358F Sho-Rate “50”, Size 8
II. Tube 1 R-8M-75-1 (Cut-Off)
2 R-8M-75-1 CRN option
9 No Tube
III. Float (316 Stainless Steel) A 8-RV-8
B 8-RJ-10
C 8-RJ-23
D 8-RJ-30
E 8-RJ-39
Y No Float
IV. Scale Type/Side Plate Arrangement 1 Scale on tube (Plain Side Plates)
2 Aluminum Detachable Scale Mounted to Right Side Plate
V. Scale Inscription A No Inscription
B MM Scale
D SCFM Air @ 70°F psia, Standard 10% Accuracy
E GPM Liquid Specic Gravity 1.0, Viscosity 1.0 cP, Standard 10% Accuracy
F Special Inscription, Standard 10% Accuracy
VI. Tube Packing & O-ring Materials A Neoprene Tube Packing, Buna O-ring
for Meter/Valve1 C Viton Tube Packing, Viton O-ring
K EPM Tube Packing, EPM O-ring
L No Packing2, Buna O-ring
M No Packing2, VitonO-ring
N No Packing2, EPM O-ring
P No Packing2, Kalrez O-ring
VII. Fitting & Adapter Material3/ 1* 3/8” NPT Connection, Brass Fitting & Adapter
Process Connection Size & Type 2 3/8” NPT Connection, 316 Stainless Steel Fitting & Adapter
3* Thd. 3/8” NPT with Locknut Connection, Brass Fitting & Adapter
4 Thd. 3/8” NPT with Locknut Connection, 316 Stainless Steel Fitting & Adapter
VIII. Valve Conguration A No Valve (Plain End Fitting on Inlet)
B Standard Stainless Steel Needle Valve on Inlet
C Standard Stainless Steel Needle Valve on Outlet
D* Standard Brass Needle Valve on Inlet
E* Standard Brass Needle Valve on Outlet
F4 To mount 8810 Flow Controller
G4 To mount 8910 Flow Controller
H4* To mount 8830 Flow Controller
IX. Connection Orientation 1 Inlet Port Back, Outlet Port Back
3 Inlet Port Back, Outlet Port Right
9 Inlet Port Right, Outlet Port Back
X. Accessories (One or Two-Digit Field) A None
G No Brooks Indentication
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NOTES: 1If valve is not required, select proper O-ring material for meter only.
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If tube is not required, select proper O-ring material coded L through P.
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If no adapter is required, select proper code for end tting material only.
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Flow Controller must be a second-line item on customer’s order.
* Not available with CRN Certication
5For 8912 Controller Only
6For 8812/8830 Controller Only
Sample Standard
Model Code
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
1358F 1 C 2 D C 2 B 1 A
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Service and Support
Brooks is committed to assuring all of our customers receive the ideal ow solution for their application, along with outstanding service and support
to back it up. We operate rst class repair facilities located around the world to provide rapid response and support. Each location utilizes primary
standard calibration equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability for repairs and recalibration and is certied by our local Weights and Measures
Authorities and traceable to the relevant International Standards.
Visit www.BrooksInstrument.com to locate the service location nearest to you.
START-UP SERVICE AND IN-SITU CALIBRATION
Brooks Instrument can provide start-up service prior to operation when required. For some process applications, where ISO-9001 Quality
Certication is important, it is mandatory to verify and/or (re)calibrate the products periodically. In many cases this service can be provided under
in-situ conditions, and the results will be traceable to the relevant international quality standards.
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
Brooks Instrument can provide seminars and dedicated training to engineers, end users, and maintenance persons.
Please contact your nearest sales representative for more details.
Due to Brooks Instrument’s commitment to continuous improvement of our products, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
TRADEMARKS
Brooks & Sho-Rate .........................................................Brooks Instrument, LLC
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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