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Whisper™ MCW Series Controllers

Low Pressure Drop Mass Flow Controllers with Laminar Differential Pressure Technology

Low pressure drop mass flow controllers from Alicat

Low pressure drop mass flow controllers are ideal for systems with limited source pressure. Instruments create minimal pressure drop (as low as 0.07 PSID).

  • 98 pre-loaded gas calibrations — switch without losing accuracy
  • Measures mass flow, volumetric flow, temperature, and pressure
  • Instant warm-up
  • 0.01 – 100% measurement range (10,000:1 turndown)
  • Laminar differential pressure (DP) mass flow measurement technology
  • Configurations available for bidirectional control of flow
  • As a low pressure drop mass flow controller, you can control flow and measure invisibly. Won’t consume a low pressure differential. 
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Full Scale Flow Ranges

0.5 SCCM – 1,000 SLPM

OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE

11.5 – 60 PSIA

Low pressure drop mass flow controllers from Alicat
Alicat Low Pressure Drop Mass Flow Controller

MCW Series Controller

For gas control with low pressure drop

fast proportional control
  • 0.5 SCCM – 1,000 SLPM options
  • 60 PSIA max operating pressure
  • Accuracy as good as ± 0.6% of reading or ± 0.1% of full scale, whichever is greater
  • 0.5 – 100% of full scale control range (200:1 turndown)
  • 30 ms control response
Alicat Low Pressure Drop Mass Flow Controller with Bi-directional flow

MCDW Series Controller

For bi-directional flow applications

Control in both directions
  • 0.5 SCCM – 500 SLPM options
  • 60 PSIA max operating pressure
  • Accuracy as good as ± (0.4% of total span from positive full scale to negative full scale)
  • 0.5 – 100% of full scale control range (200:1 turndown)
  • 100 ms control response
  • Controls pressure in a closed volume, measures flow rate (leak checking)

Available Variants

MC Series Controller

Our standard laminar DP MFCs

SFF / MCV Series Controller

Control gas at vacuum pressures, SEMI footprint options

IS-Max Series Controller

Intrinsically safe MFC for explosive atmospheres

Build Options

Communication Protocols
RS-232 Serial (default)
RS-485 Serial
Analog (4-20 mA, 0-10 Vdc, 0-5 Vdc, or 1-5 Vdc)
Modbus RTU (over RS-232 or RS-485)
Modbus TCP/IP
DeviceNet
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
IO-Link
Ingress Protection
Hazardous Environment Ratings
For explosive environments, see the IS-Max Series
Humid Gases
Relative humidity compensation

FastTrack Flow & Pressure Devices

Alicat instruments built and shipped just 3 – 5 business days from your order.
CALIBRATION
Standard or High Accuracy
DISPLAY
Monochrome, Color, or None
PROTOCOL
Analog, RS-232, RS-485, Modbus RTU, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT®, MODBUS TCP/IP, or PROFINET
CONNECTOR
MD8, Locking Industrial, DB9M, DB15
FITTINGS
NPT

FLOW METER RANGES

2 SCCM – 1,000 SLPM

FLOW CONTROLLER RANGES

2 SCCM – 1,000 SLPM
PRESSURE METER RANGES
1 – 100 PSI
SINGLE AND DUAL VALVE PRESSURE CONTROLLER RANGES
1 – 100 PSI

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Each product is made-to-order.  Alicat’s Applications Engineers are ready to provide expertise and discuss custom options, ensuring the best fit for your needs.

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Top Level Part Numbers

Hidden Item So All Items Are Closed on Page Load
MCW Controllers

MCW-0.5SCCM
MCW-1SCCM
MCW-2SCCM
MCW-5SCCM
MCW-10SCCM
MCW-20SCCM
MCW-50SCCM
MCW-100SCCM
MCW-200SCCM
MCW-500SCCM

MCW-1SLPM
MCW-2SLPM
MCW-5SLPM
MCW-10SLPM
MCW-20SLPM

MCHW-2SCCM

MCHW-5SLPM

MCPHW-100SLPM

MCPW-2SLPM
MCPW-5SLPM
MCPW-10SLPM
MCPW-20SLPM

MCRHW-500SLPM
MCRHW-1000SLPM

MCRW-5SLPM
MCRW-10SLPM
MCRW-20SLPM
MCRW-40SLPM
MCRW-50SLPM
MCRW-100SLPM
MCRW-250SLPM
MCRW-500SLPM

MCRWH-1000SLPM

MCRWS-500SLPM

MCTW-2SCCM

MCDW Controllers

MCDW-0.5SCCM
MCDW-10SCCM
MCDW-50SCCM
MCDW-200SCCM
MCDW-500SCCM

MCDW-1SLPM

MCDPW-500SCCM

MCRDW-5SLPM
MCRDW-20SLPM
MCRDW-40SLPM
MCRDW-100SLPM
MCRDW-250SLPM
MCRDW-500SLPM
MCRDW-1000SLPM

MCRDWS-500SLPM

MCRWD-20SLPM
MCRWD-50SLPM
MCRWD-500SLPM
MCRWD-1000SLPM

MCWD-5SCCM

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Your flow rate, pressure, and choice of gas can all affect which Alicat instruments work for your application.

Our Applications Engineers can answer your questions and help you find the best option.

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