QM Series Fuel Meters Deliver Four Times Greater Accuracy than Conventional Mechanical Meters

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/12/2016 -- FLOMEC® Engineers at Great Plains Industries, Inc. (GPI) are proud to unveil the all-new QM Series Oval Gear Fuel Meters. The series includes two models: the QM 240 for measurements in gallons, and the QM 150 for liters.

"For the QM Series, our goal was to deliver far greater accuracy than is available with conventional fuel meters on the market today," said Jeff Williams, lead engineer for the QM project. "We wanted to dramatically raise the bar on what customers can expect in terms of precision, performance and cost."

The extreme accuracy of the QM Series meter comes from the use of positive displacement oval gear technology. Two oval shaped gears are mounted inside the meter. As fluid flows through the meter it causes the gears to rotate. The passing fluid is measured with every revolution of the gears. This precision technology insures a very repeatable and accurate measurement.

QM Series meters require no calibration and measure diesel fuel or unleaded gasoline to Within + 1/2% across a flow range of 2 to 40 GPM / 8 to 150 LPM. When compared to other conventional mechanical meters, the QM Series is four times more accurate.

In developing the QM Series, FLOMEC engineers also sought to address drive shaft leaks. Seal leaking is completely eliminated by replacing the drive shaft with a magnetic drive, appropriately called the MAG Drive. The MAG Drive is nearly frictionless, resulting in exceptional accuracy at low flows.

As fuel meters must withstand the elements and rigorous daily use, the QM Series features a rugged aluminum construction with a no-rust powder coated finish. A rotatable display mount allows for greater versatility in placement.

The new FLOMEC® QM Series is part of GPI's overall goal to provide the global industrial market with innovative, best-in-class metering products that are also cost-effective. That comes, according to GPI CEO Vic Lukic, from a willingness to explore and implement new technologies and manufacturing methods.

"By combining innovative engineering with U.S. precision manufacturing," said Lukic, "we are able to deliver better performance, lasting quality, and proven reliability in the field."

Benefits / Specifications:

- Positive Displacement Oval Gear Technology for Superior Accuracy
- No Calibration Required
- No Leak/No Seal Frictionless Magnetic Drive (MAG Drive)
- Rotatable Display Mount
- Sturdy Aluminum Construction with No-Rust Powder Coat Finish
- Flow Range: 2 to 40 GPM / 8 to 150 LPM
- Accuracy: Diesel +1/2% (2 to 40 GPM/8 to 150 LPM)
+ 1/4% (15 to 35 GPM/57 to 132 LPM)
- Accuracy: Unleaded +1/2% (2 to 23 GPM/8 to 150 LPM w/o Kit) (23 to 40 GPM/87 to 151 LPM w/*Kit)
+ 1/4% (2 to 20 GPM/8 to 75 LPM w/o Kit) (27 to 40 GPM/102 to 151 LPM w/*Kit)
- Operating Temperature: -40° to 125° F / -40° to 52° C (-20° to 125° F UL)
- Maximum Working Pressure: 50 PSIG / 3.4 Bar
- Pressure Drop (psi): 0 @ 5 GPM / 19 LPM
2.0 @ 20 GPM / 75 LPM (3.0 Diesel)
4.5 @ 40 GPM / 150 LPM (7.0 Diesel)

About Great Plains Industries, Inc.
Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Great Plains Industries (GPI) is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of fuel transfer pumps, fuel meters, flow meters, and related instrumentation. The company is home to the GPI®, FLOMEC® and GPRO® brands. GPI is known for high quality USA-made products, excellent customer service and on-time product delivery.

For more information, visit gpi.net.

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Engineers Deliver The ‘Trinity’ of Better Performance, Higher Quality & Lower Cost

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/12/2016 -- FLOMEC Engineers at Great Plains Industries, Inc. (GPI®) are introducing the breakthrough FLOMEC QSE Mag electromagnetic flowmeter (QSE Mag). By harnessing innovative engineering and U.S. precision manufacturing GPI delivers better performance, higher quality and an attractive price.

"Our engineering team took an entirely fresh look at flowmeters, utilizing new materials, new design ideas and new manufacturing methods to achieve the first real breakthrough in electromagnetic flowmeters in years," said Vic Lukic, CEO of Great Plains Industries, Inc. "This type of breakthrough has to come from engineering. It can't be produced from sourcing, off-shoring or unsustainable pricing schemes."

The QSE Mag dramatically raises performance expectations for monitoring flow measurement and is priced comparably to far lower performing meters currently employed in commercial and industrial applications. Examples include water/wastewater, cooling tower, turf, landscape, and other water reclamation applications.

The QSE Mag reads flow rate with an accuracy of + 0.5% and provides cumulative total monitoring in applications. With no moving parts, the QSE Mag permits open unobstructed flow, minimizing flow disturbances and straight pipe requirements in seven line sizes from ½" to 4" pipes. This allows the QSE Mag to be used in piping configurations where there is little space between the meter and an elbow or valve. In addition, the Noryl® flow tube, housing and sleeves can withstand fluid temperatures from 0° F to210°F.

The QSE Mag is an externally powered meter that provides a blind open collector pulse output. Additionally, it can be used with a FLOMEC® 09 Electronic Display, as well as with remote reading, data logging, pulse-to-analog conversion, BTU measurement and telemetry applications. The QSE also provides a wide turndown ratio of 0.25 to 15.0 fps.

"By taking a completely fresh engineering approach, we were able to meet the FLOMEC promise to always deliver metering products that are better performing, higher quality and lower cost than existing products in the market," said Edwin Fetzer, QSE Mag Lead Engineer.

The QSE Mag is also compatible with the new FLOMEC App, an Android mobile app that uses Bluetooth® wireless technology for complete meter configuration and programing in minutes. The FLOMEC app interface allows for meter operation to be viewed in real-time and provides the ability to receive technology downloads and feature upgrades via Bluetooth. (iOS app coming in 2017).

Features / Benefits:
- Low investment and operating costs
- + .05% accuracy of reading
- Wide turndown ratio 0.25 to 15.0fps
- Operating temperature range (1/2" – 2": 32° F to 210°F) (3" – 4":32° F to180°F)
- Non-intrusive, with no moving parts to wear out, virtually maintenance free, and tolerates high flows without damage
- The slightly modified bore permits unobstructed flow and minimizes flow disturbances and straight pipe requirements
- 7 line sizes (1/2" to 4") ½", ¾", 1", 1.5", 2", 3", & 4"
- Housing ported with "Thermal Well Supports" for sensors (Energy Management)
- Compatible with FLOME® 09 Electronics Display or FLOMEC QSI I/O Board
- NSF Certified - Pending

About FLOMEC Meters from Great Plains Industries
GPI is a leader in quality flowmeter manufacturing and distribution worldwide. GPI's FLOMEC flowmeters provide flow control solutions for commercial and lite industrial applications including; turf, landscape, water reclamation, HVAC, and petrochemical flow monitoring. FLOMEC flowmeters measure a wide variety of liquids from water to lubricants in commercial process operations. GPI is known for high quality durable meters, excellent customer service and on-time product delivery. For more information on the QSE Mag meter visit http://www.flomec-QSE-magmeter.com.

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Manufacturing Technology Projects Will Create Greater Efficiencies for GPI®

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/15/2015 -- Over the next six months, Great Plains Industries, Inc. (GPI), is undertaking a number of manufacturing technology projects that will result in greater efficiencies at its manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kan.

"Innovation is key for GPI and these capital investments create tremendous value for us as a supplier, but more importantly for our distributors and their customers," said Vic Lukic, GPI CEO.

Project One, the installation of a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS), will begin in June. The project is expected to span nearly nine months and will greatly improve machining capacity and efficiency.

Project Two will span four months and will set up a completely new and improved method of manufacturing composite suction pipe. The result is a much higher­quality suction pipe for no more cost. This project includes a state­of­the­art composite injection molding machine and assembly cell for suction pipe production.

"This new technology is incredibly important, especially for companies like ours that place great emphasis on lean manufacturing principles," says Lukic. "It's the science of understanding. When you're on a production floor and you're evaluating processes, the ability to recognize where waste is, is where the real challenge is. Sometimes activities don't look like they're wasteful, but they are."

"We continually improve processes and examine new and better ways of producing our products," says Jeff Methe, GPI Operations Manager. "The Flexible Manufacturing System and new injection mold machine and assembly cell are just a couple of major projects underway that will significantly impact GPI's manufacturing capability — resulting in better performance, higher quality and lower costs."

About Great Plains Industries
Founded in 1968 and privately held, Great Plains Industries, Inc. manufactures quality fuel transfer pumps, fuel meters, flowmeters and industrial instrumentation for global fluid transfer and liquid flowmeter markets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the company is home to the GPI® The Proven Choice®, FLOMEC™ and GPRO™ brands that serve industrial, commercial and retail customers in diverse applications: fuel, agriculture, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, mining, oil and gas, and more.

For more information on Great Plains Industries, visit http://gpi.net/

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Wichita, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/01/2014 -- Great Plains Industries, Inc., has announced the release of the overview video for the M-150 family of fuel transfer pumps. The video can be found on GPI's YouTube channel here.

"The M-150 pump is an American favorite," says Derek Griswold, GPI Marketing Manager. "At GPI we are intent upon producing high-quality, highly reliable products along with quality training materials to support them."

The M-150 is GPI's #1 selling fuel transfer pump. What makes the M-150 so popular is its 15 gallon per minute performance, ease of installation and durability. Versatility also enables the M-150 to be used in almost any application including agriculture, construction, marine and fleet.

"Many customers tell us the M-150 is the best electric fuel transfer pump on the market," says Griswold. "In so many different applications, our customers are loyal to this product because of its versatility and reliability."

As discussed in the overview video, the M-150 is a DC pump available in 12 or 24-volt. Its 30 minute on-off duty cycle assures extended motor life. Its light-weight aluminum housing significantly reduces stress on the tank and its explosion proof motor is both UL listed and CSA certified.

All products carrying a UL Listing mark are covered by UL's Follow-Up Services program to verify that products and components carrying the UL Listing Mark continue to be manufactured in compliance with UL's safety requirements. CSA Group certification verifies that products comply with the latest energy efficiency requirements.

About Great Plains Industries
Founded in 1968 and privately-held, Great Plains Industries, Inc. manufactures quality fuel transfer pumps, fuel meters, flowmeters and industrial instrumentation for global fluid transfer and liquid flowmeter markets. In 2013 Great Plains Industries acquired Trimec Industries of Sydney, Australia. Great Plains Industries is headquartered in Wichita, Kan., with locations in Sydney, Mexico City and Munich.

Fore more information on Great Plains Industries, visit http://www.gpi.net.

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Wichita, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/01/2014 -- Great Plains Industries, Inc. (GPI) is pleased to announce that Jim Peterson has joined the company as National Accounts Manager - Meter Division. He will report to Kevin Symens, GPI's North America Sales Manager for the Meter Division.

Peterson brings 20 years of industry-related flowmeter and instrumentation experience along with a background in mechanical engineering and strong sales management experience.

"Jim is a powerhouse in taking care of customers," says Symens. "He knows how to partner with customer teams and add meaningfully to projects. We're pleased he chose to join the exciting things happening at GPI and anticipate great things from him."

GPI is respected globally for its high-quality fuel transfer pumps, fuel meters, flowmeters and industrial instrumentation for fluid transfer pumps and liquid flowmeter markets around the world.

For more information on GPI, visit http://www.gpi.net.

About Great Plains Industries
Founded in 1968 and privately-held, Great Plains Industries, Inc. manufactures quality fuel transfer pumps, fuel meters, flowmeters and industrial instrumentation for global fluid transfer and liquid flowmeter markets. In 2013 GPI acquired Trimec Industries of Sydney, Australia. Great Plains Industries is headquartered in Wichita, Kan., with locations in Sydney, Mexico City and Munich.

For more information on GPI, visit http://www.gpi.net/.

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