Vögtlin Instruments GmbH – Corporate News

12.07.2024

Discover more today!

After a very successful introduction phase, Vögtlin Instruments is pleased to fully release the d·flux gas mass flow controller for high flows with further improvements.

No more compromises for gas flows above 200 ln/min with the d·flux series. Thanks to the delta-P principle, high-quality materials, advanced electronics and a large direct-operated control valve, you can now set and control gas flows without compromise.

Choose from 5 quality sensors, stainless steel or aluminum housing parts and elastomers made of FKM, EPDM or FFKM for corrosive gases. This multi-parameter flow meter/controller handles all gases for instance up to 2900 ln/min for H2 or 1400 ln/min for air, at 14 bara and -20 to +60 °C.

Intelligent firmware with an intuitive Bluetooth® app enables easy, wireless configuration. Comprehensive diagnostics, alarms and support for up to 15 gases make implementation effortless. Swiss design, built in Germany, long-term stability, high accuracy and real-time calculations ensure reliability.

Experience stable gas flow control with d·flux. Try it out and increase your production.

More information: Press release PDF

29.04.2024

World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition – free ticket

This year we will present our mass flow meters and controllers at the leading global platform for hydrogen – World Hydrogen in Rotterdam. We cordially invite you to our booth A14, Hall 3 from May 13-15.

Get your free ticket today and start the next stage of your hydrogen journey.

We would be very pleased to welcome you to our booth on one of these days.

03.04.2024

Discover the latest innovation from Vögtlin

The extension of the red-y compact! Now with analog/pulse module for precise gas flow measurements. Simple configuration via the integrated touchscreen. The analog/pulse module can be retrofitted to existing red-y compact devices to enhance capabilities.

Got one already, get the latest firmware.

Ready for the next level of mass flow measurement? Get in touch with us! info@voegtlin.com.

Our sales team will be happy to assist you.

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27.11.2023

International Distributor Meeting on Mallorca

We were delighted to welcome 28 participants from 19 Vögtlin sales and service partners to Mallorca for our international Distributor Meeting. The topics: Vögtlin roadmap, applications, H2, digital communication, technologies and hands-on training…

A big thank you to Alto-Instruments, Basai Industries, B.I.P. elneo, Burde, E. Eberhardt, Eastern Energy, Easy Flow, Euroval Control, Gasotech, Grupo Álava, HTK Hamburg, iCenta, Ital. Control Meters, Kontsis, Labinett, Newtech, Romy-Tech, Sierra and Wermundsen for the lively and informative exchange under a blue sky with a fantastic backdrop.

11.8.2023

Service Termination / End of Support (EoS)
For thermal MFM/MFC of the red-y smart series 3, 4 and 4S

This notice serves as the official End of Support (EoS) announcement for red-y smart series version 3, 4 and 4S (4S sometimes referred to as “smart 5”).

Service for the smart 3 (S/N < 110000) is discontinued and the device is now fully discontinued.

Limited repair and calibration service will continue to be offered for the smart 4, 4S (5). Valve replacement and calibrations will remain available.

> Detailed information

Take your chance! Inform and advise your customers and encourage them to switch to current product series at an early stage.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@voegtlin.com.

Our sales team will be happy to assist you.

25.7.2023

Vögtlin presents the latest version of d·flux: Enhanced capabilities for precise gas measurements

We are excited to introduce the update from the d·flux mass flow meter/controller! This highly flexible flow meter is suitable for most gases and offers a wide range of features. With a flow range of 0–350 to 0–1400 ln/min for air (2900 ln/min for hydrogen), the d·flux is capable of accurate measurements.

A special highlight is the ability to pre-program up to 15 different gases and seamlessly switch between them without losing accuracy. In addition, the d·flux offers a choice of analog inputs and outputs, as well as digital communication options such as Profinet, EtherCAT and Modbus.

Another advantage is that no straight piping is required, making installation and operation easier. Additionally, you can connect the d·flux to the free Vögtlin Connect app to create configuration logs and control the device.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@voegtlin.com.

Our sales team will be happy to assist you.

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6.4.2023

Fast Lead Times for Vögtlin Mass Flow Instruments

Supply chains are still very challenging and have our highest focus. Vögtlin Instruments GmbH has continued to build up its stock and increase production capacities over the past months. All of this with the goal of being able to offer you significantly faster delivery times again.

Currently our lead times are about 6 – 8 weeks. In addition, we have the ability to produce and process urgent orders even faster, so that you do not have long and unnecessary downtimes or even outages and therefore associated costs.

We will be happy to assist you with solutions around challenges in your flow measurement and control tasks for gases. Contact us.

8.12.2022

Vögtlin receives the Agility Award 2022 from Sartorius BioProcess Solutions

On the occasion of the Sartorius Supplier Days, Vögtlin Instruments GmbH was honoured with – the 2022 Agility Award – one of only three awards granted during the event.
The award recognizes outstanding performance in flexibility with the speed of the company in sales projects, production, and logistics, and also in after-sales.
The recognition makes us very proud and is an obligation to continue providing our customers with competent solutions with commitment and a “spirit of flow”.

1.3.2022

New Multi-Parameter Mass Flow Meters & Mass Flow Controllers for Gases

We are excited to announce today the release of a new product-line for accurate & afforable gas mass flow measurement and control for high flows: The d·flux multi series is a fast and reliable multi-parameter mass flow device for gases with measurement outputs for mass, normalized, volumetric flow, pressure and temperature.
The instrument is based on differential pressure measurement over an internal advanced laminar flow element. One of the many advantages of this laminar flow device is the ability to easily switch to a different gas without a loss in accuracy.

The new d·flux multi series features:
– Flow ranges from 0-350 ln/min up to 1400 ln/min up to 14 bara and from -20 to +60°C
– Advanced Modbus communication & analog output / Optional Profinet or EtherCAT interface (Ethernet IP available soon)
– The unit can contain up to 15 programmed gases in 15 different profiles (pre-programmed applications)
– The d·flux multi is IP54, 316L and has 1” process connections

» More Information 

3.11.2021

Hydrogen Real Gas Calibration up to 500 ln/min

Good news: Thanks to improvements in our facilities at our new location in Muttenz, we are now able to calibrate our thermal mass flow meters and controllers up to 500 ln/min hydrogen with real gas.

The following accuracy can be realized:

red-y smart & industrial series
< 300 ln/min ±0.3% of full scale & ±0.5% of reading
> 300-500 ln/min ±1% of full scale

red-y compact series
< 300 ln/min ±1% of full scale
> 300-500 ln/min ±3% of full scale

28.7.2020

We are moving! New address from August 17, 2020

After more than 30 years in Aesch BL, Vögtlin Instruments GmbH will move and shape its future at the new location in Muttenz, close to Basel.

Our new address from August 17, 2020 onward is

Vögtlin Instruments GmbH
gas flow technology
St. Jakob-Strasse 84
4132 Muttenz, Switzerland

Our telephone numbers, main number as well as direct dials, remain unchanged.

» Read the announcement

27.5.2020

Unsung Heroes – LifeVent Ventilator: How engineers help to save people in difficult times

We all see the heroes in this difficult COVID-19 pandemic. People who take the initiative and risks to help other people. Except for the nurses, doctors, caregivers, public service people and many more, there are also engineers who make their contribution in order to save lives.

Kaan Burak ÇAKIROĞLU from SSN Machinery in Turkey put all resources of his company into the development of a mechanical ventilator.

» Read Kaan’s story

10.2.2020

Available Mid 2020:
Premium Capillary Mass Flow Controllers and Mass Flow Meters

Vögtlin expands its European product portfolio with the the SmartTrak®100 series. These Thermal Mass Flow Meters (MFM) and Mass Flow Controllers (MFC) are capillary based technology and perfectly complement the MEMS-based MFMs/MFCs.

» Read more

29.4.2019

Reliability for the verification of microbial environmental air samplers

To avoid the risk of microbial contamination, environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is controlled through aseptic processing, comprising microbiological test methods. In order to guarantee proper functioning of these air sample devices, regular verification is necessary. The digital mass flow meters from Vögtlin are especially suited for this task thanks to the high accuracy and repeatability, the long term stability and perfect temperature compensation.

» Read the Application Spotlight

12.11.2018

Mass Flow Meters & Controllers with Profinet & EtherCAT Interface

The digital mass flow meters and controllers of the red-y smart series are available with EtherCAT and Profinet RT.

» More Information

2.8.2018

New video tutorial about red-y compact 2 touch display settings

Together with our sister company AW-Lake we have created a video tutorial about the configuration settings of the red-y compact 2 touch display.

The touch display of this digital mass flow meter offers intuitive navigation. Many variables make the unit flexible are easily accessible. A position sensor allows automatic display adjustment. 

» Watch the video on our Youtube channel

25.6.2018

Improved repeatability & plug-and-play functionality for Low-E

Low-E glass incorporates multiple layers of metal or other compounds as a surface coating that provides high transmittance for visible lights and high reflectance for mid-IR and far-IR lights.

The coating benefits are excellent heat insulation and favorable light transmission compared to standard and traditional-coated glass used in the building industry.

» Read the full application story

26.6.2017

The Mass Flow Meter with automatic Screen Position Adjustment

Vögtlin Instruments GmbH, the scientific gas flow specialist, has the pleasure to announce the release of an updated firmware version for the award winning red-y compact 2 series mass flow meter: The new firmware comes along with automatic screen adjustment!

» red-y compact 2 series
» Press release: The unique alternative to variable area flowmeters

27.10.2016

Efficient & precision Gas Flow Control in Biotechnology

Due to our experience we realize that most bio reactors are used for very critical and delicate processes where mass flow controllers need to be reliable, repeatable and flexible.

The quantities of fermentation gases strongly influence the mass transfer coefficient and there is no better way to precisely control gas flows than with thermal mass flow controllers from Vögtlin.

» Read the complete Application Spotlight

22.9.2016

The digital mass flow meters of the red-y compact 2 series are the winners of the Flow Control Innovation Award 2016!

Each year, Flow Control presents the latest innovations and technology breakthroughs in the industry based on an open nomination and reader voting process.

We are extremely proud to announce that our innovative digital mass flow meters of the red-y compact 2 series have been choosen as the winner for this year’s Flow Control Innovation Award!

» Read more

9.6.2016

red-y compact 2 series now available with alarm option

We have the pleasure to announce the release of an advanced alarm module for the red-y compact 2 series which adds lots of functionality to our digital mass flow meters. The alarm module provides 3 configurable alarms. The following triggers are available: High alarm, low alarm, window alarm and totalizer alarm.

Together with the new alarm module we release an new firmware with new features & improvements:

180° screen rotation: They screen turns automatically 180 degrees if you turn the unit over. You can also manually set the display to permanently turn 180 degrees, especially convenient if the gas inlet is coming from the right.

Displayed flow and totalizer resolution setting manually adjustable: The display has the ability to read the flow in many different units, that means that the visible number of digits is calculated depending on the range and the units you select. Normally this is done automatically, but some customers want to see fewer digits to make the display less “nervous”. In addition to the automatic resolution setting of the flow and totalizer values, you can now set you own desired number of digits.

» More Information
» Read the press release (PDF)

22.10.2015

Vögtlin announces collaboration with Horiba in Japan

We were delighted to welcome 28 participants from 19 Vögtlin sales and service partners to Mallorca for our international Distributor Meeting. The topics: Vögtlin roadmap, applications, H2, digital communication, technologies and hands-on training…

A big thank you to Alto-Instruments, Basai Industries, B.I.P. elneo, Burde, E. Eberhardt, Eastern Energy, Easy Flow, Euroval Control, Gasotech, Grupo Álava, HTK Hamburg, iCenta, Ital. Control Meters, Kontsis, Labinett, Newtech, Romy-Tech, Sierra and Wermundsen for the lively and informative exchange under a blue sky with a fantastic backdrop.

We are delighted to announce a collaboration with HORIBA STEC Inc. The Japan based Company is the world’s largest mass flow controller manufacturer to the semiconductor industry and member of the HORIBA group.

Vögtlin and HORIBA STEC have signed a sales collaboration agreement to sell our thermal mass flow meters and controllers for gases  in the Japanese market.

This step is a further milestone in the growth of our global sales network. We are proud and committed to work together with the world leading manufacturer of mass flow controllers.

» Read the press release