From requirement to solution: a collaborative development approach
Effective flow control starts with understanding the application in detail. That is why Bronkhorstās Solutions Method is built around close cooperation with OEM customers. Rather than solely offering āstandardā flow instruments, Bronkhorst also works step by step with engineers to translate application requirements into a functional and manufacturable solution. This process takes into account not only flow accuracy, pressure stability and materials, but also aspects such as system architecture, cost targets and logistics. With over 45 years of experience in flow measurement and control, Bronkhorst combines proven technologies with application specific engineering to deliver solutions that are both technically robust and economically viable. As Fergus van Beek, Executive Board Marketing & New Business at Bronkhorst, explains: āBy working closely with our customers, we develop liquid, gas and vapour flow solutions that integrate seamlessly into their OEM equipment.ā
Customised Flow Solutions: simplifying fluid system design
Bronkhorstās Customised Flow Solutions (CFS) are designed to reduce complexity in fluid systems. Instead of building a system around multiple individual components, OEMs receive an integrated flow control module that fits directly into their equipment.
This approach helps to:
- shorten development and validation cycles
- reduce installation time and system footprint
- improve long term reliability and repeatability
By delivering compact, plug and play sub systems, CFS enables OEM engineers to focus on optimising their core machine functions, while relying on a stable and proven flow control backbone.
Broad applicability, discreet implementation
Bronkhorst solutions are used across a wide spectrum of fluid control applications. While the company deliberately protects customer intellectual property and does not disclose specific end use details, its technology is embedded in systems such as analytical instrumentation, dosing and mixing units, burner control systems, coating processes and humidification equipment. In many cases, Bronkhorstās flow expertise operates quietly in the background ā a critical yet invisible contributor to overall system performance.
Modular building blocks for customised systems
At the heart of Bronkhorstās approach lies a modular product philosophy. The companyās standard ranges for gas, liquid and vapour flow measurement and control are designed to be combined into customised assemblies. Functional elements such as valves, filters and sensors can be integrated on dedicated manifold blocks, creating application specific sub systems without compromising reliability or serviceability. This modularity allows OEMs to scale from prototypes to high volume production while maintaining consistent performance.
Application insight: improving robustness in laser systems
A practical example comes from a manufacturer of industrial laser equipment. The customer was experiencing performance issues with analogue flow meters used in their machines and was looking for a more robust and reliable alternative. Bronkhorst developed a compact digital flow solution that met the required specifications and could be integrated without major design changes. After thorough testing and validation, the solution was approved and is now supplied in series production, contributing to improved stability and reduced maintenance for the end user.
Expertise backed by accessibility
Bronkhorstās strength lies not only in technology, but also in its people. Multidisciplinary teams work closely with customers, combining technical depth with a pragmatic, transparent way of working. Continuous monitoring of market developments ensures that solutions remain aligned with evolving fluid control requirements. Supported by a global organisation, Bronkhorst positions itself as a long term partner for OEMs seeking dependable flow control expertise ā from concept to series production.
