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The “Industry Authority” on Thermal Mass Flow Measurement

Heading to the Global Waste Management Symposium in Palm Springs? 🌴

Accurate gas measurement shouldn’t be a guessing game. Whether you’re managing Landfill gas, Bio-Gas, or Digesters, reliability is non-negotiable.
Stop by the Thermal Instrument Company table (Feb 22-25) to meet Ray Young and Kevin Johnson. We’ll be showcasing our working thermal mass flow meters—the same technology we’ve perfected over the last 65 years.

Why stop by?
Local Quality: 100% Made in the USA (Trevose, PA)
Proven Tech: Thousands of successful installations worldwide.
Specialized Focus: Thermal mass flow is the only thing we do.

If you’re looking to measure RNG, hydrocarbons, or CO2, let’s talk shop in the main hall.
See you there.

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), established in 1959, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the mass flow rate of liquids and gases.  TIC has been providing flow measurement solutions for more than 60 years to a variety of industries across the globe, and has an installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices. TIC has provided flow measurement solutions for: Landfill Gas and Methane from Landfill and Wastewater sites; Natural Gas to boilers, furnaces, and in pipelines; Clean gases used in manufacturing processes; Water for cooling and pharmaceutical applications; and numerous other liquids and gasses used in environmental and industrial processes. TIC offers a full line of thermal mass flow meters and flow switches available in either an unobstructed path in-line model, or as an insertion probe model. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow measurement solutions, please visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives.

https://www.thermalinstrument.com/

In a world increasingly dominated by Zoom calls and virtual handshakes, there is no substitute for being “boots on the ground.” During the week of January 12th, our team—Ray Young and Mike Hesser—headed to Texas to visit some of our most valued partners in the Bio-Gas, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemical sectors.

Texas is the heart of the American energy corridor, with Oil & Gas companies leading the way and generating the materials needed for energy, chemical, and petro-chemical operations and processes. Seeing our equipment operating in these massive complexes was a powerful reminder of how critical precise flow measurement is to the products we use every day.

Solving Measurement Challenges in the Field

During our visits, we saw firsthand how our thermal mass flow meters are being put to work to keep these facilities safe, compliant, and efficient:

• In Oil & Gas Sector: Our units are being utilized for critical flare and vent gas measurement in upstream and midstream applications. These are harsh environments where accuracy is non-negotiable for environmental reporting and safety.
• Small-Scale Precision: One of the most exciting parts of the trip was identifying new opportunities to solve niche measurement challenges. We discussed applications for our unique designs that handle line sizes as small as ¼” —offering precision in tight spaces where traditional meters often struggle.
• Petrochemical Production: We saw our equipment helping to monitor the gases used in the creation of PVC and other plastics. By providing direct mass flow readings without the need for complex pressure/temperature compensation, our meters simplify a very complicated process. Our long time customer, Formosa Plastics, creates the “building blocks” of modern life. They take raw hydrocarbons and, through high-heat cracking and chemical synthesis, transform them into the resins and fibers we rely on. Without these processes, life would be considerably more complicated and messy.

More Than Just Data Points

The highlight of the week wasn’t just seeing the processes behind all the things that are used in everyday life; it was the people. We are incredibly grateful for the time our clients and sales partners spent describing their operations and the unique challenges they face.

Meeting the people who produce the essential materials we all need was a grounding experience. It reinforces our mission: to provide the measurement tools that help these industries run cleaner, safer, and more efficiently.

Contact Thermal Instrument Company to see if we can work together to solve any measurement challenges you may be facing.

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), established in 1959, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the mass flow rate of liquids and gases.  TIC has been providing flow measurement solutions for more than 60 years to a variety of industries across the globe, and has an installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices. TIC has provided flow measurement solutions for: Landfill Gas and Methane from Landfill and Wastewater sites; Natural Gas to boilers, furnaces, and in pipelines; Clean gases used in manufacturing processes; Water for cooling and pharmaceutical applications; and numerous other liquids and gasses used in environmental and industrial processes. TIC offers a full line of thermal mass flow meters and flow switches available in either an unobstructed path in-line model, or as an insertion probe model. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow measurement solutions, please visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives.

https://www.thermalinstrument.com/

Change is good and is inevitable, and it has forced us to get better, in all aspects, both professionally and personally. We had our fair share of change at Thermal Instrument in the past year, and we wanted to take some time at the end of the year to thank our employees, customers, our manufacturing partners, and everyone else that has helped keep us going into our 66^th year in business.

Thank you for your continued support and looking forward to working with you again in 2026!

As we close out the year, we want to share some significant personnel changes within the Thermal Instrument family.

👥 Personnel Updates: Welcomes, Farewells, and New Leadership

In Loving Memory: Remembering Our President

It is with heavy hearts that we remember our long-time President, Joe Curran, who passed away quickly in November 2024. Joe took over the family business in 1976, and ran the business up to his last days. Joe lived his life the way he wanted right to the end. His company, employees, and family meant the world to him. He is deeply missed, and his legacy carries on; you will often hear around the shop, “How would Joe do this?”

New Leadership

• Ray Young: President
  • New Role: Ray Young has taken over as President of Thermal Instrument.
  • Details: Thermal Instrument has been in his family for multiple generations, and he will now be guiding the company into the future.

Retirements and Succession

We celebrate the careers of two long-time employees who have shared a world of knowledge with their successors.

• Mark H. (Applications Engineer)
  • Retired: May 2025
  • Tenure: 38 years with Thermal Instrument.
  • Details: Mark managed our machining and sensor installations and spent months passing on “trade secrets” to his successor, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Vicki T. (Inside Sales)
  • Retirement: End of December 2025.
  • Tenure: 38 years with Thermal Instrument, starting in Shipping in 1987 and working her way through the departments to Sales.
  • Details: Vicki is retiring to spend more time with her family, garden, and pursue home projects.

Welcoming New Team Members

We are thrilled to welcome new talent to our team, benefiting from the invaluable mentorship of our long-time employees.

• Mike H. (New Applications & Production Engineer)
  • Joined: February 2025
  • Role: Inheriting the Applications Engineer role.
  • Background: Mike is a hands-on Mechanical Engineer, Experienced Welder, Fabricator, and Marine Veteran, helping us get organized and set up for future growth.
• Chrissy C. (Inside Sales)
  • Joined: November 2025, working side-by-side with Vicki T.
  • Role: Taking over the Inside Sales responsibilities.
  • Background: Chrissy comes from a sales background in electronic components and manufacturing and has been quick to catch on to the Thermal Instrument product line and customers.
• Jorge R. (Production Team)
  • Joined: April 2025
  • Role: Production floor, assisting with meter assembly and shipping responsibilities.
  • Background: Jorge brings assembly and welding experience, having worked in the instrumentation field previously.

As 2025 wraps up, we hope you take some time around the holiday season to be with friends and family and create some good memories. Looking forward to working with you in 2026.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from Thermal Instrument Company!

Thermal Instrument Company will be in Atlanta for the upcoming SOAR Trade-show that focuses on gas measurement. The show takes place April 17th – April 20^th at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta.

Stop by to talk with Ray Young, Sales Manager, or Kevin Johnson, Sr. Calibration Technician, from Thermal Instrument. Booth # 126.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

We will have working demos on our improved 9500P Integral Transmitter with easy connection via USB. The new and improved USB connection allows for easy parameter changes to the flow meter in the field.

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Thermal Instrument Company
217 Sterner Mill Road
Trevose, PA 19053
www.ThermalInstrument.com
P: 215-355-8400 | F: 215-355-1789

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), established in 1959, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the mass flow rate of liquids and gases.  TIC has been providing flow measurement solutions for more than 60 years to a variety of industries throughout the globe, and has an installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices. TIC has provided flow measurement solutions for: natural gas to boilers, furnaces, and in pipelines; clean gases used in manufacturing processes; methane and landfill gas from wastewater and landfill sites; water for cooling and pharmaceutical applications; and numerous other liquids and gasses used in environmental and industrial processes. TIC offers a full line of thermal mass flow meters and flow switches available in either an unobstructed path in-line model, or as an insertion probe model. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow measurement solutions, please visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives.

https://www.thermalinstrument.com/

We recently enhanced our Model 9500P Electronic Transmitter communication port. In the past, the communication port was a RS232 style that required a USB adaptor and a ribbon cable supplied by Thermal Instrument in order to perform any changes to the meter setup. That has now been replaced with a Micro-USB connection that will allow for the communication, when required, to take place. A Micro-USB connection is very common and most people probably have these sitting around the house or tucked away in a desk drawer, as they have been a standard connection cable for charging devices such as phones and other electronic items for years.

The new connection is simple in that you can plug into a PC or Laptop, that has our software package installed, and make simple changes to the meter set up as necessary.

Some of those changes are:

• Lowering the 20mA Flow value to improve resolution of the meter

• Adding decimal points to either the instantaneous Flow Rate Display line or the Totalized Flow Rate Display

• Changing a K factor if needed

• Adjusting the Zero Point Cutoff factor

• Making Address changes if using a RS485 Modbus equipped meter

Our tech support team is available to assist you with any of these changes or discuss in further detail.

The 9500P Electronic Flow Transmitter, one of our most popular electronic options, is available as both an Integral or Remote mounted option. In a Remote configuration, it can be placed as far away as 2000’ with the necessary cabling. It has a standard internally powered 4-20mA flow output and 2 line display. The transmitter can be powered by AC or 24 VDC power for ease of installation. We also offer a variety of additional outputs such as Pule, Hart, and RS485 Modbus. The 9500P can be equipped with a second and  independent 4-20mA output for Temperature as well.

Additionally, our software package continues to be updated with regards to functionality and security. Our software has a security certificate applied to it to minimize any delays in install or updating.

If you need to have any questions, please contact Thermal Instrument and we can review your situation in more detail.

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the flow rate of liquids and gases. Established in 1959, providing flow measurement solutions to a variety of industries throughout the globe. An installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices performing successfully in many applications. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow solutions, please visit our website or contact us via phone.

www.thermalinstrument.com

215-355-8400

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC) is proud to not only be a family run business, but also a Veteran Owned business. Our General Manager and Owner, is a U.S. Army veteran that served his country in Vietnam. Many of our employees have family members currently serving or who have served in the US Armed Forces in both times of conflict and peace. That being said, there is a deep respect for all that are currently serving or have served in the past. We thank you for your service!

Several TIC employees have family ties to veterans that have served as far back as WWII to present day conflicts around the world.

Please take a moment to remember our veterans and the sacrifices made that allow all of us to enjoy the freedoms of living in the United States.

Again, if you are a veteran and reading this, Thank You for your service!

Thermal Instrument Company
217 Sterner Mill Road
Trevose, PA 19053
www.ThermalInstrument.com
P: 215-355-8400 | F: 215-355-1789

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), established in 1959, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the mass flow rate of liquids and gases.  TIC has been providing flow measurement solutions for more than 60 years to a variety of industries throughout the globe, and has an installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices. TIC has provided flow measurement solutions for: natural gas to boilers, furnaces, and in pipelines; clean gases used in manufacturing processes; methane and landfill gas from wastewater and landfill sites; water for cooling and pharmaceutical applications; and numerous other liquids and gasses used in environmental and industrial processes. TIC offers a full line of thermal mass flow meters and flow switches available in either an unobstructed path in-line model, or as an insertion probe model. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow measurement solutions, please visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives.

https://www.thermalinstrument.com/