Flow Straighteners

DESCRIPTION
Cox Flow Straighteners offer a simple method of reducing or
eliminating flow swirl, as a result of pipe bends and the location
of valves, thermowells or pressure taps naturally found in piping
systems. The six vane straightening element, within the upstream
straightener (sizes 1/2" and up), produces less pressure drop,
compared to other flow conditioning methods. Two different
options, flared or flanged connections, allow for a quick and easy
installation. Collaboratively, the upstream and downstream flow
straighteners prevent false readings from fluid swirl effects
inherent in process piping systems. Flow meter performance is
vastly improved.

APPLICATIONS
Flow straighteners are used in piping systems where flow meters are
present, such as:

Systems with inadequate straight runs of piping

Test benches or calibration stands

Custody transfer

Process conditioning

Bearing diagnostics (dual rotor meters)

OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE

Cox Flow Straighteners are attached both upstream and
downstream of the flow meter and are designed to reduce or
eliminate fluid swirl caused by pumps, piping bends, vibrations,
valves and other related process variables within a piping system.
As fluid enters the upstream straightener, fluid is first intercepted by
a six bladed straightening vane (sizes 1/2" and up) to remove swirl
and develop a symmetrical flow profile, prior to impelling
the rotor.
After passing though the meter, the fluid enters into the
downstream straightener to control any exiting swirl influence on
the rotor. The downstream straightener has an optional pressure
port, in conjunction with the RTD tap, for measuring process
pressures along with temperature.

Pressure Ratings
Flared Models: 3000 psi
Flanged Models: In accordance with ANSI standards

CXX-DS-00181-EN-03 (April 2014)

CONSTRUCTION
For flared models, flow straighteners consist of a straight section of
tubing with 37 (AN) flared fittings, nuts and sleeves made of 300
series stainless steel. Similarly, flanged models also consist of 300
stainless steel, required to achieve the desired pressure rating or
compatibility with the fluids.
Pressure ports come standard on upstream straighteners, while
a temperature port is standard on downstream straighteners.
Stainless steel caps are provided, in the event the ports are not
used. The downstream flow straightener can be ordered with an
additional port for pressure.

INSTALLATION
When using AN fittings, cone washers should be installed to protect
the seal surface and prevent leaks.
Both the upstream and downstream flow straighteners are
assembled to the flow meter on their respective ends. Upstream
flow straighteners are 10 pipe diameters in length and the
downstream flow straighteners are five pipe diameters in length.
Use of thread sealants, or tapes, should be carefully applied.
Particulates from these materials can dislodge and transfer into the
flow meter, causing bearing contamination.
Technical Tip: When NPT threads are used, consider using flared
(AN) fittings on the flowmeter and flow straighteners. Use an AN to
NPT adapter on the pipe connection ends. This will avoid a step in
the I.D. of the piping close to the turbine meter and facilitate ease
of removal of the turbine meter for calibration. For an example, see
page 2.

Product Data Sheet

Flow Straighteners
ITEM NO.
1
2
3
4
5

PARTNO
2404-32-32-SS
82C0021R0200
82C0022R0200
CX16ANXXCB
CX201066-016

BOM Table

QTY
1
1
1
1
3

DESCRIPTION
FITTING ADAPTER 10 AN - 3/4" MNPT SS
FLOW STRAIGHTENER UPSTREAM AN 1"
FLOW STRAIGHTENER DOWNSTREAM AN 1"
CX SERIES TURBINE FLOWMETER - AN
SEAL 16 37 CONICAL TUBE COPPER

NPT to AN Configuration

FLOW METER
82C0021R0160
82C0021R0170
82C0021R0180
82C0021R0190
82C0021R0200
82C0021R0210
82C0021R0220
82C0021R0230

A
0.81
0.94
1.25
1.20
1.63
1.88
3.06

B .13 C .13 AN END FITTING DASH NUMBER

5.00
2.50
-6
6
5.00
2.50
-8
8
6.25
2.50
- 10
10
7.50
2.50
- 12
12
10.00 3.00
- 16
16
11.00 3.50
- 20
20
12.00 3.50
- 24
24
14.00 4.00
-32
32

Item #
1
2
3
4
5

Description
SEAL 37 Conical Copper Seal
Flow Straightener Upstream - AN
Flow Straightener Downstream - AN
Turbine Flow Meter - AN
Fitting Adapter - MNPT

DIMENSIONS
AN Flared Upstream Flow Straighteners
C

SECTION M-M

2X AN END FITTINGS

A
B

Tube Size
in. (mm)
3/8"
0.375 (9.52)
1/2"
0.50 (12.70)
5/8"
0.625 (15.87)
3/4"
0.75 (19.05)
1"
1.00 (25.40)
1-1/4"
1.25 (31.75)
1-1/2"
1.50 (38.10)
2"
2.00 (50.80)

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A
in. (mm)
N/A
0.81 (20.57)
0.94 (23.88)
1.25 (31.75)
1.50 (38.10)
1.63 (41.40)
1.88 (47.75)
3.06 (77.72)

B
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
6.25 (158.75)
7.50 (190.5)
10.0 (254.0)
11.0 (279.4)
12.0 (304.8)
14.0 (355.6)

C
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
3.00 (76.20)
3.50 (88.90)
3.50 (88.90)
4.00 (101.6)

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Product Data Sheet

AN Flared Downstream Flow Straighteners (Single Port)
2X AN END FITTINGS

SECTION M-M

Tube Size
F .13 AN END FITTING DASH NUMBER
in. (mm)
1.12
-6
6
1.12 0.50 (12.70)
-8
8
1.12
- 10
10
1.120.625 (15.87)
- 12
12
1.12 0.75 (19.05)
- 16
16
1.25
- 020
20
1.25 1.00 (25.40)
- 024
24
1.50
- 032
32
1.25 (31.75)
1.50 (38.10)
2.00 (50.80)
2.50 (63.50)

FLOW METER D .13 E .13

93E0003R0080 5.00
2.50
93E0003R0010 5.00
2.50
93E0003R0020 5.00
2.50
93E0003R0030 5.00
2.50
93E0003R0040 5.00
2.50
93E0003R0050 6.00
3.00
93E0003R0060 6.00
3.00
93E0003R0070 7.00
3.50

1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
2-1/2"

D
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
6.00 (152.4)
6.00 (152.4)
7.00 (177.8)
9.00 (228.6)

E
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
3.00 (76.20)
3.00 (76.20)
3.50 (88.90)
4.50 (114.3)

AN Flared Downstream Flow Straighteners (Dual Port)

E
F

2X AN END FITTINGS

SECTION M-M

Tube Size
in. (mm)
3/8"
0.375 (9.52)
1/2"
0.50 (12.70)
5/8"
0.625 (15.87)
3/4"
0.75 (19.05)
1"
1.00 (25.40)
1-1/4"
1.25 (31.75)
1-1/2"
1.50 (38.10)
2"
2.00 (50.80)

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D
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
6.00 (152.4)
6.00 (152.4)
7.00 (177.8)

E
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
2.50 (63.50)
3.00 (76.20)
3.00 (76.20)
3.50 (88.90)

F
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
1.12 (28.45)
1.12 (28.45)
1.12 (28.45)
1.12 (28.45)
1.12 (28.45)
1.25 (31.75)
1.25 (31.75)
1.50 (38.10)

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83C0016R0030
83C0016R0020
83C0016R0050
83C0016R0070

1.63
1.88
3.06
4.92

11.00
12.00
14.00
17.50

3.75
4.00
4.44
5.25

1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
2-1/2"

20
24
32
40

Flow Straighteners
Flange Upstream Flow Straightener

2X FLANGES
(PER ASME B16.5)

SECTION M-M

M
B

Tube Size
A
D .13 E .13 ASME B16.5 FLANGES DASH NUMBER
in. (mm)
in. (mm)
6.00
3.00
1/2"
8
1/2"
7.50 0.50
3.75(12.70) 3/4"
120.81 (20.57)
10.000.75
5.00(19.05) 1"
161.25 (31.75)
3/4"
10.00 5.00
1-1/4"
20
1"
12.001.00
6.00(25.40)1-1/2"
241.50 (38.10)
12.00 6.00
2"
32
1-1/4"
1.25
(31.75)
1.63 (41.40)
12.00 6.00
2-1/2"
40
1-1/2"
1.50 (38.10)
1.88 (47.75)
2"
2.00 (50.80)
3.06 (77.72)
2-1/2"
2.50 (63.50)
4.92 (124.9)

B
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
6.00 (152.4)
7.50 (190.5)
10.0 (254.0)
11.0 (279.4)
12.0 (304.8)
14.0 (355.6)
17.5 (444.5)

FLOW METER
89C0018R0060
89C0018R0010
89C0018R0030
89C0018R0050
89C0018R0040
89C0018R0020
89C0018R0070

C
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
2.00 (50.80)
2.25 (57.15)
3.00 (76.20)
3.75 (95.25)
4.00 (101.6)
4.44 (112.76)
5.25 (133.35)

Flange Downstream Flow Straightener

2X FLANGES
(PER ASME B16.5)

SECTION M-M

M
D

Tube Size
in. (mm)
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
2-1/2"

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0.50 (12.70)
0.75 (19.05)
1.00 (25.40)
1.25 (31.75)
1.50 (38.10)
2.00 (50.80)
2.50 (63.50)

D
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
6.00 (152.4)
7.50 (190.5)
10.0 (254.0)
10.0 (254.0)
12.0 (304.8)
12.0 (304.8)
12.0 (304.8)

E
in. (mm) 0.13 (3.30)
3.00 (76.20)
3.75 (95.25)
5.00 (127.0)
5.00 (127.0)
6.00 (152.4)
6.00 (152.4)
6.00 (152.4)

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Product Data Sheet

STRAIGHTENER MODEL NUMBER

Cox Flow Straighteners

Model
Flow Straightener

FS

Tube Size
3/8" (Available for LoFlo meters only.)

037

1/2"

050

5/8" (Available for AN end fittings only.)

062

3/4"

075

1"

100

1-1/4"

125

1-1/2"

150

2"

200

2-1/2" (Available for flange end fittings only.)

250

End Fittings
37 MS Flare

AN

150# RF Flange

F1

300# RF Flange

F2

600# RF Flange

F3

Straightener Configuration
Single | Upstream - 1 Pressure Port

U1P

Single | Downstream - 1 Temperature Port

D1T

Single | Downstream - 2 Ports (Pressure and Temperature)

DPT

Set | Upstream - 1 Pressure Port | Downstream - 1 Temperature Port

S1T

Set | Upstream - 1 Pressure Port | Downstream - 2 Ports (Pressure and Temperature)

SPT

Special Options
3-Digit Special Code (Leave blank for non-custom orders.)

XXX

NNOTE: Higher flange ratings and other end fitting types can be provided.
Consult the factory for pricing and delivery estimates.

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