The global smart meter rollout initiative has been fuelled by the demand for solutions which allow for greater transparency around energy consumption. Morgan’s technical glass feedthrough provides meter manufacturers with the necessary level of protection to withstand temperatures of 650°C (1,202°F) and above, whilst maintaining hermetic seal, meeting the precise regulatory requirements for industrial, domestic and bulk commercial applications.
Morgan’s feedthroughs are ideal for the high volume production required to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding market without compromising on quality. They are available with numerous pin, flange and size options for custom matching to a variety of meter types.
Morgan’s technical glass offers vastly superior thermal performance when compared to glass alternatives and retains many benefits of pure ceramic, lending itself more readily to high-volume manufacturing.
Oliver Ridd of Morgan Advanced Materials explained: “Fitting new metering technology to a pre-existing gas supply isn’t a one-size-fits-all task, which is why we have applied several decades of technical design and manufacturing expertise to create feedthroughs that can be easily adapted to suit any meter, delivering both optimised performance and safety as a prerequisite. Drawing on its industry-leading sensor and transducer research and development centre, Morgan has delivered a comprehensive solution which fully addresses the needs of our customers.”
Morgan’s technical glass feedthroughs are available as part of a package, with either standard or customised gas metering sensors, allowing excellent continuity of design and quality.
Sensors are available for individual applications and are suited to a range of frequency and environmental tolerances. For industrial applications, these sensors boast an operating temperature of up to 250°C (482°F) and pressure tolerances of more than 200 bar.
For residential applications, sensor options are available from 200kHz to 500kHz, with the availability of additional customised options available. Morgan’s 400kHz sensor offers market leading sensitivity and bandwidth and enables easier use and increased performance for those at the initial stages of meter design and manufacture. Each option operates comfortably under 15bar pressure and at 80°C (176°F).
Oliver Ridd concludes: “As global energy suppliers strive to install smart meters, Morgan is meeting the demand for cost-effective, high performance technical glass feedthroughs and sensors.”