Baumer Acquires Flow Measurement Expert Manas Microsystems

Baumer, a globally recognized manufacturer of measuring devices, encoders, and sensors, has acquired Manas Microsystems, a leading flow meter manufacturer in India. By acquiring Manas’ technologies, expertise, and client base, Baumer has expanded its international presence and aims to provide customers with an even more comprehensive portfolio of products and services.

Manas is an established supplier of flow meter instruments and a provider of calibration and maintenance services. Image used courtesy of Baumer

Who Is Manas Microsystems?

Manas Microsystems is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of flow meters and automated technologies headquartered in Pune, India. Manas provides innovative control systems with remote monitoring instrumentation to help customers acquire accurate measurement data. The business employs digital communication protocols, and its devices are compatible with SCADA systems, supporting real-time process automation and information management.

Acquisition Benefits

For Baumer, the addition of Manas’ flow measurement technologies will strengthen its market influence in India and expose Baumer to Manas’ network of prospective customers. Acquiring Manas will also expand and fortify Baumer’s process sensor technology portfolio. While Manas comes with a dedicated services team and staff, Manas will benefit from Baumer’s large customer base, brand reputation, and international business experience.

Flow measurement is critical in applications involving gasses and liquids, including utilities, agriculture, and manufacturing. Image used courtesy of Baumer

Flow Measurement

Existing and prospective Baumer-Manas customers will know the benefits of installing electromagnetic and thermal mass flow, particularly those operating within chemical manufacturing and water treatment facilities. Gas and liquid flow meters are crucial components for maintaining operational efficiency, quality, and safety in industrial settings. These instruments help detect leaks, monitor fluid intake, and control and regulate flow rates.

In industrial settings, flow meters play a critical role in maintaining process safety and efficiency. An electromagnetic flow meter at a water treatment facility precisely tracks the flow of treated water, allowing for proper dosage of chemicals and preventing inefficiencies or violations of regulations because of improper use. Similar to this, a thermal flow meter in the chemical industry monitors gasses like nitrogen or pressurized air, providing accurate flow data that aids in maintaining the ideal gas-to-material ratio, ensuring constant product quality, and reducing waste energy incurred by unnecessary gas consumption.

The CombiFlow PF75S from Baumer is an electromagnetic flow meter designed for industrial use. Image used courtesy of Baumer

Expanding Expertise

Through its acquisition of Manas, Baumer will now be able to outfit an even larger customer base with flow measurement solutions. Baumer’s CombiFlow PF75S, for example, incorporates both velocity and volume measurement with an accuracy of up to 0.2%. The electromagnetic flow meter is designed with a continuous, unrestricted measurement tube to reduce energy expenditure. The PF75S comes with a maximum flow velocity of 10 m/s, a step response time of ≤ 400 ms, a measurement temperature range of -10 to 100 °C, a sampling interval of ≤ 200 ms, and a minimum measuring span of 0 to 0.01 m³/h.