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Flow timeline |
1977 |
In March, Endress+Hauser buys 'Flowtec' in Bern, Switzerland. In the same month, the company is moved to Reinach in the Swiss canton of Basel-Landschaft and is renamed 'Flowtec AG'. The young company commences work with three employees at the new site in a former military barracks. Production begins on the first magmeters with the 76 and 77 series. |
1977-1978 |
Shortly after moving to Reinach, work begins on building the first magmeter calibration rig (DN200 to 1300). This rig remains in service until the end of 2000 and lays the foundation for the high level of expertise Endress+Hauser acquires in the area of flow calibration over the course of the following years. |
1980 |
Flowtec AG produces the world's first low-cost compact magmeter - the Magpac. The goal is to open up additional markets and applications as an alternative to mechanical measuring systems, such as displacement meters. |
1981-1982 |
Endress+Hauser sets new standards with the Autozero 2000. This magmeter can even measure demanding or non-homogeneous fluids such as fruit pulp, yoghurt, paper pulp or sludge containing stones, with the world's highest accuracy of +/-0.2%. |
1982 |
As an alternative to Magpac, the cost-effective Pulsmag is launched for standard industrial applications. |
1984 |
Flowtec AG sets another milestone in industrial measuring technology with Variomag. Variomag is the first microprocessor-controlled flowmeter in the world. The digital display and the display of corresponding error codes are also regarded as thoroughly innovative features. |
1985 |
The measurement of flow in pipes is often associated with cost accounting. To cover such applications Flowtec AG's Mastermag is the company's first magmeter suitable for custody transfer applications. |
1987 |
The flow market continues to witness ongoing growth in all industries. For this reason, Flowtec AG launches several products this year, namely Speedmag, Eximag, Autozero 3000 and Pulsmag V.
Speedmag: The first magmeter from Flowtec AG that is specially designed for batching applications.
Eximag: The world's first magmeter with two-wire technology for hazardous areas. |
1990 |
Release of the refined Picomag sensor - the Picomag II with stainless steel housing for measuring very low flow in pipes with 2mm diameter. The Tecmag transmitter electronics also launched in 1990 aim at meeting even the toughest customer requirements in measuring operations. The 'Rolls-Royce' of Flowtec's transmitters is the first to have a 'function matrix' and a multiline plain text display. |
1993-1994 |
Innovative instruments are in greater demand than ever before. With the Promag 30 and 33, Flowtec AG presents its new generation of magmeters to meet the increasing demands of measuring and control technology. The transmitter, sensor, process connections and other instrument components can now be combined together in a modular system, so customers only pay for what they need. |
1995 |
There is also a lot of activity in the batching market. For this reason, Flowtec launches Dosimag as the follow-up to Speedmag. Its compact design allows installation in confined spaces, such as on rotary filling systems.
Since plant operators often do not want to spend a lot on simple flow monitoring applications, Flowtec AG develops Magphant - an insertion sensor that facilitates cost-effective flow monitoring in metal and plastic pipes. |
1996-2001 |
The number of magmeters produced each year hits the 50,000 mark. There is an urgent need to expand the production resources required. For this reason, the production area at Cernay is increased by 4,500m2 in a number of expansion stages. At the same time, planning commences on a new calibration centre. After four years under construction, the result is one of the most modern and accurate calibration rigs in the world with an accredited overall accuracy of +/-0.05. |
2000-2003 |
The Promag line is systematically advanced, refined and improved. As part of the Proline family concept that covers all flow measuring principles, Flowtec launches the next magmeter generation with Promag 10, 23, 50, 51 and Promag 53. The Promag sensors now also reflect the branch segmentation of industrial applications. Support and maintenance of flowmeters directly in the field (life cycle management) is becoming increasingly important. With the Fieldcheck tester and simulator, as well as the Fieldtool service software, it is possible to check the operational reliability of flowmeters directly on site. |
2004 |
The batching market continues to develop. Demand is particularly high for very compact magmeters that can be installed in even the most confined locations. As a result, Flowtec develops the new Dosimag which enjoys an extremely positive reception on the market. |
2006 |
The global economy is booming, as is the demand for industrial measuring and control technology. Production centres and calibration rigs in the USA, India and China are gradually built and expanded.
Flowtec extends the magmeter product portfolio once again with Promag 55S for measuring extremely difficult fluids. Thanks to the wide range of liners and electrode types available, practically anything 'that can be pumped' can be measured with high accuracy. In 2008, Promag 55H is released for similar applications but with strict hygienic design requirements. |
