Measure Real-Time Flow Rate Instead of Guessing What’s Moving Through Your Process
QuantiMass mass flow meters help plants measure the real-time flow of powders, pellets, granules, and other dry bulk solids. CMT helps you evaluate the application, sensor location, material behavior, and control objective so you can monitor throughput with confidence.
What Is a Mass Flow Meter for Bulk Solids?
A bulk solids mass flow meter measures the rate of material moving through a process. Instead of only knowing whether material is present, mass flow measurement helps you understand how much material is flowing over time. This is valuable for feed rate monitoring, batching, production tracking, process verification, and quality control.
Feed Rate Monitoring
Track how much material is moving through a line, chute, or process point in real time.
Batch & Process Verification
Confirm that the right amount of material is being delivered to downstream equipment.
Throughput Visibility
Give operations better visibility into actual production rates and material movement.
Quality & Consistency
Reduce process variation by monitoring material flow instead of relying on assumptions.
When You Don’t Measure Flow, You’re Relying on Assumptions
In many plants, material movement is assumed based on feeder speed, equipment status, or operator observation. But actual flow can change due to bulk density shifts, moisture, bridging, feeder inconsistency, upstream supply, or material buildup. Mass flow measurement helps close that visibility gap.
QuantiMass™ Mass Flow Measurement
QuantiMass is used to measure the flow of dry bulk solids in industrial processing applications. CMT can help review the material, installation point, flow path, controls, and reporting needs to determine whether mass flow measurement makes sense for your system.
Real-Time Measurement of Powders, Pellets & Granules
QuantiMass helps provide continuous flow rate information for dry bulk materials moving through the process. This can help operations teams verify feed rates, improve production visibility, and support more consistent material handling.
- Useful for real-time throughput and feed rate visibility
- Applies to many powders, pellets, granules, and dry bulk solids
- Supports production tracking and process optimization
- Can help verify that material delivery matches process demand
- Best selected with a review of material behavior and installation conditions
Best For: Plants that need to know not just whether material is flowing, but how much is flowing.
Mass Flow Measurement for Real Bulk Materials
Mass flow meters can be used across a wide range of dry bulk materials where feed rate, throughput, or production tracking matters.
Dry Sand & Minerals
Monitor throughput in mineral, aggregate, foundry, and dry processing applications.
Feed Pellets & Granules
Track feed rate and process consistency in feed, grain, pet food, and ingredient systems.
Plastic Powders & Resins
Improve visibility into powders, resins, regrind, additives, and plastics processing streams.
Food & Ingredients
Support batching, blending, and ingredient delivery where flow rate consistency matters.
Chemicals & Powders
Monitor material movement in chemical, mineral, and powder processing systems.
Production Reporting
Use flow data to support better operations tracking and process accountability.
How to Know If Mass Flow Measurement Is Right for Your Application
Mass flow measurement is not needed for every system. It makes the most sense when throughput, feed rate, batching accuracy, product quality, or process data are important to your operation.
Good Applications Often Include
- Need to monitor feed rate in real time
- Material flow changes affect product quality
- Production data or throughput reporting is needed
- Operators need confirmation of actual material movement
- Batching, blending, or dosing consistency matters
Send Us This Information
- Material name and approximate bulk density
- Particle size and material behavior
- Expected flow rate range
- Installation location photos or drawings
- Pipe, chute, or process connection details
- Desired output to PLC, display, or reporting system
Mass Flow Measurement FAQs
What is a mass flow meter for bulk solids?
A mass flow meter measures how much dry bulk material is moving through a process over time. It is used when plants need feed rate, throughput, or process visibility beyond simple flow/no-flow detection.
What materials can be measured?
Common applications include powders, pellets, granules, minerals, feed materials, plastic powders, ingredients, and many other dry bulk solids. The material and installation should be reviewed before selection.
How is mass flow measurement different from solids flow monitoring?
Solids flow monitoring confirms whether material is flowing or not flowing. Mass flow measurement provides more detailed information about the rate or amount of material moving through the process.
Can a mass flow meter connect to a PLC?
Yes. Depending on the system requirements, mass flow measurement can be integrated with plant controls, displays, alarms, or reporting systems.
Can CMT help determine the right installation location?
Yes. Installation location is important for reliable measurement. CMT can review photos, drawings, material details, and process goals to help determine whether the application is a good fit.
Send Us Your Material and Process Details — We’ll Help Evaluate the Right Mass Flow Solution
Whether you need feed rate monitoring, throughput data, batching support, or better process visibility, CMT can help you review the application and determine if QuantiMass is the right fit.