Airflow Sciences Equipment

What Airflow Sciences Equipment does

Airflow Sciences Equipment (ASE), a privately held Michigan LLC headquartered in Livonia, MI, designs and manufactures precision industrial flow measurement equipment based on Bernoulli-principle pressure sensing. Its product portfolio centers on three data-acquisition platforms — the 3DDAS, Magic Box, and NNDAQ (which incorporates a NIST-developed non-nulling algorithm) — supplemented by the patented Multiple Automated Probe System (MAPS), the ACFM/ACFM V3 coal-pipe testers, AMCA/ASHRAE-certified flow tunnels, S-type and dirty-air pitot probes, 3D prism/spherical probes, the Flow Scope Hi-T inspection camera, and an online monitoring family (ACCURA-FLOW, DAPFLOW, BBFLOW, Airflow Guardian). Equipment is rated for compliance with EPA Methods 2/2F/2G/2H, ASME PTC 4.2, ISO 9931, AMCA 210, and ASHRAE 51, and is manufactured in the USA at the Livonia facility, which also houses a large on-site wind tunnel for probe calibration.

ASE serves a horizontal industrial base, with primary use cases in coal-fired power generation (coal-pipe balancing, combustion optimization, SCR/ESP inspection), fan and blower manufacturing (AMCA/ASHRAE certification testing), HVAC, chemical/refinery/food-processing plants, and environmental/scrubber monitoring. The company makes money through three hardware-led revenue streams — outright equipment sales, a short- and long-term rental program featuring the same gear its own engineers use, and on-site wind-tunnel calibration services — augmented by custom-engineered test equipment built to customer specifications. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales are predominantly direct through the Livonia headquarters with embedded engineering support, plus an exclusive sales agent (ABSR) covering India.

Name

Airflow Sciences Equipment

Legal name

Airflow Sciences Equipment, LLC

Website

https://airflowsciencesequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airflow Sciences Equipment (Livonia, MI) manufactures pressure-based flow measurement instruments and data-acquisition systems used by coal-fired power plants, fan manufacturers, HVAC firms, and industrial processors for compliance and process-optimization testing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flow Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Environmental Monitoring (VOC/CO2/PM2.5) (HSAHAGAG), Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) & Advanced NDT (PAUT, TOFD, RT/DR) (EUAEAHAK), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Flow measurement equipment
• Industrial flow testing
• Coal flow measurement
• Pitot tube probes
• Data acquisition systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Test Equipment Sales: Sale of flow measurement equipment including probes, data acquisition systems (3DDAS, Magic Box, NNDAQ, MAP System), AMCA/ASHRAE flow tunnels, ACFM systems, and accessories. Equipment is priced at various tiers with customization options.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental program for the same high-tech equipment used in-house, with professional engineering support to ensure proper use.
3. Calibration Services: Calibration services for all types of velocity probes in their large on-site wind tunnel, ensuring customers maintain measurement accuracy.
4. Custom Solutions: Specialized customized systems incorporating technical, business, and budget needs of customers, from standard probes to complex test equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airflow Sciences Equipment manufactures and sells industrial flow measurement equipment, including pressure-based probes (S-type pitot, 3D, dirty-air, water-cooled), automated data acquisition systems (3DDAS, Magic Box, NNDAQ, MAPS), coal flow measurement systems (ACFM, ACFM V3, ISO 9931, ASME PTC 4.2), AMCA/ASHRAE flow tunnels, online monitoring systems (ACCURA-FLOW, Airflow Guardian), and high-temperature inspection cameras. Products are designed for compliance-grade testing per EPA Methods, ASME PTC 4.2, ISO 9931, AMCA 210, and ASHRAE 51, with optional rentals, calibration, and custom-engineered solutions.

Product overview

Airflow Sciences Equipment manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of flow testing and measurement equipment for industrial applications, centered on precision instruments for measuring pressure, velocity, temperature, and particulate in gas streams. The product line includes three primary data acquisition systems (3DDAS, Magic Box, and NNDAQ) that serve as the core platforms for automated flow testing, complemented by a full range of specialized probes (S-Type Pitot, Dirty Air Pitot, 3D Prism/Spherical, Water Cooled) and dedicated coal testing systems (ACFM, ACFM V3, ISO 9931, ASME PTC 4.2). The company also offers stationary monitoring solutions (ACCURA-FLOW, Airflow Guardian, DAPFLOW, BBFLOW), inspection equipment (Flow-Scope Hi-T camera), sampling systems (IsoAsh), and custom AMCA/ASHRAE flow tunnels. Products support EPA Methods 2/2F/2G/2H, ASME PTC 4.2, ISO 9931, AMCA 210, and ASHRAE 51 compliance standards. Equipment is available for purchase or rental, with engineering support and calibration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3DDAS Data Acquisition System 3-Dimensional Data Acquisition System for duct and stack volumetric flow measurements. Features 0.25% accuracy pressure transducers, industrial NEMA 4/12 rated computer, and 3DPROBE software that automates data collection, velocity traverses, and reporting compliant with EPA Methods 2, 2F, 2G, and 2H. Used by industrial operators and test labs needing accurate, automated flow testing.
• Magic Box Flow Measurement System Portable briefcase-sized flow measurement system (14 lbs / 6.4 kg) with PLC interface, touchscreen, and step-by-step test protocols for 3D, 2D, or standard S-type pitot velocity traverses. Supports EPA Methods 2, 2F, and 2G compliance for operators needing laboratory-grade accuracy in field environments.
• NNDAQ Non-Nulling Data Acquisition System Flow measurement system using a NIST-developed non-nulling algorithm to measure gas flow rate in transport ducts or stacks. Available in automated and manual versions supporting up to 4 probes simultaneously with HMI touchscreen interface, combining ease of EPA Method 2 with accuracy of EPA Method 2F.
• MAP System (Multiple Automated Probe System) Patented multi-probe measurement system enabling simultaneous measurement with up to 4 probes in ducts or stacks. Supports automated data collection and EDR-compliant report generation per EPA Methods 1, 2, 2F, 2G, and 2H.
• AMCA/ASHRAE Flow Tunnels Custom-designed air flow tunnels for laboratory testing of fans and air moving devices, compliant with AMCA 210, AMCA 270, ASHRAE 51, and HVI standards. Available in sizes from 0.1 CFM to 100,000+ CFM with TunnelFlow Pro data logging software, achieving 2% accuracy across a flow range of 0.1 to 3000+ CFM.
• ACFM Advanced Coal Flow Measurement System Portable system for primary air and pulverized fuel flow measurement in pneumatic transport pipes, compliant with ASME PTC 4.2 or ISO 9931 standards. Includes touch screen PC, remote controller, and automatic Excel report generation.
• ACFM V3 Advanced Coal Flow Measurement System Latest version of the ACFM coal flow measurement system combining state-of-the-art accuracy with a simplified PLC interface and a smaller suitcase-sized portable package. Includes integrated weigh scale, touch screen, remote control, and optional automated vacuum/motorized probe for primary air and pulverized fuel measurement in pneumatic transport pipes.
• S-Type Pitot Tube (Clean Air Pitot Probe) Reverse-impact pitot probe for clean air velocity measurement, EPA Method 2 compliant, with integrated thermocouple. Available in custom lengths up to 20 feet, calibration range 10-200 ft/s, and rated to 950°F. Used with ASE's data acquisition systems for duct and stack flow traverses.
• Dirty Air Pitot (DAP) Probe Reverse-impact probe designed for particulate-laden flow measurement in pneumatic conveying systems, with side holes on the inner tube for resistance to plugging. Velocity range 17-160 ft/s, rated to 225°F, used for dirty-air and coal/air flow testing.
• 3D Velocity Probes (Prism and Spherical) Five-hole 3D velocity probes (prism or spherical geometry) that measure x, y, and z velocity components for multi-dimensional gas flow characterization. Calibration range 20-250 ft/s, rated to 800°F, with prism and spherical variants for different flow profiles.
• Water Cooled 3D Velocity Probe High-temperature 3D probe variant with water cooling for flow measurement in extreme temperature environments, including turbines and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs). Extends 3D flow measurement capabilities to applications beyond standard probe temperature ratings.
• ISO 9931 Measurement System Manually operated pulverized coal sampling system following the ISO 9931 procedure. Features SwivelSampler or Rotorprobe with four rotating nozzles, PLC controller, and Excel data reduction template for isokinetic coal flow sampling.
• ISO 9931 System with Automated Probe Actuation (APA) Advanced version of the ISO 9931 system featuring motorized SwivelSampler with Fast-Lock dustless connectors and PLC interface for automated isokinetic extraction rate monitoring. Designed to maximize accuracy and ease of use for ISO 9931 coal sampling.
• ASME PTC 4.2 Coal Sampling System Pulverized coal sampling system following ASME PTC 4.2 procedure. Features single slotted nozzle probe, lightweight cyclone assembly, and Magnehelic pressure gauge for accurate isokinetic sampling.
• Flow-Scope Hi-T Inspection Camera High-temperature online video inspection camera with HD camera and LED lighting for inspections in gas streams up to 750°F through 2-inch port access. Customizable probe length 4-20 feet with up to 20-foot viewing range, used for SCR, ESP, and other online internal equipment inspections.
• IsoAsh Isokinetic Flyash Sampling System Quick and accurate flyash sampling system for ducts and stacks based on ASTM D3154 and ASME PTC 4.2 protocols. Designed for small ducts where EPA Method 5 or 17 is impractical, used in power plant and industrial stack sampling.
• ACCURA-FLOW Averaging Pitot Tube Real-time pressure-based flow measurement system for continuous gas flow monitoring in stacks or ducts. Uses averaging pitot technology with CFD analysis for optimal probe placement, customizable to any length or cross-section, designed for industrial process control and emissions monitoring.
• Airflow Guardian Online Monitoring System (with DAPFLOW and BBFLOW configurations) Real-time online measurement system with versatile sensor options for velocity, temperature, and mass flow rate monitoring in ducts and stacks. Configurable for general plant control or performance optimization; DAPFLOW configuration is for particulate-laden flow streams using the Dirty Air Pitot probe, and BBFLOW configuration is for per-burner combustion air flow balancing using custom Burner Pitot Probes.
• Custom Test Equipment Custom-designed testing devices and fixtures including environmental test chambers, wind tunnels, HVAC prototype equipment, and specialty probes. Tailored to unique flow measurement challenges and the technical, business, and budget needs of the customer.
• Rental Equipment Program Short-term and long-term rental program for flow measurement equipment including 3DDAS, ACFM systems, Magic Box, probes, and inspection cameras. Includes professional engineering support, allowing customers to access high-end equipment without capital purchase.
• AFT-600 Flow Tunnel Custom-designed calibration flow tunnel with wide flow range (0.1 to 600 CFM) on locking wheels. Features automated Laminar Flow Elements for pre-programmed calibration sequences, used for laboratory setup and periodic verification of flow measurement devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• AMCA/ASHRAE flow tunnels achieve 2% accuracy with flow measurement from 0.1 to 3000+ CFM
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered exclusive and core.

• ABSRexclusiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABSR is the exclusive sales agent for Airflow Sciences Equipment in India. They represent ASE for all sales activities in the Indian market, providing localized customer engagement and support.
• Airflow Sciences CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing flow testing services, engineering consultation, and numerical flow modeling (CFD). ASE and ASC share engineering expertise and use the same equipment in-house that is sold to customers, ensuring confidence in product quality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global process instrumentation leader with a deep flow measurement portfolio (Promass, Proline) serving chemical, power, oil & gas, and HVAC-adjacent applications. Overlaps with ASE on flow measurement for stacks and ducts but operates at vastly larger scale across many instrument categories.
• Emerson (Rosemount): Diversified industrial automation company whose Rosemount line is a leading flow and pressure instrumentation brand for oil & gas, chemical, and power. Overlaps with ASE in differential-pressure flow measurement and emissions/regulatory applications, but as part of a much larger automation portfolio.
• SICK AG: German industrial sensor manufacturer with flow, gas analysis, and emissions monitoring product lines serving power, steel, cement, and waste incineration. Comparable to ASE in stack and duct flow/emissions measurement but with broader factory automation and logistics sensors.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: Global process automation vendor offering flow, pressure, and analytical instrumentation for power, refining, and chemicals. Comparable to ASE on stack and duct flow measurement, particularly in coal-fired and combined-cycle power generation, but with broader scope.

Emerging players

• Boreal Laser: Specialized open-path and in-situ laser-based gas flow measurement company serving power, petrochemical, and environmental monitoring. Overlaps with ASE in continuous flow/emissions monitoring use cases and competes in stack-installed instrumentation.

Direct peers

• Kurz Instruments: Specialty manufacturer of thermal mass flow meters and in-situ stack flow monitors for power, emissions, and process industries. Direct overlap with ASE on Airflow Guardian / ACCURA-FLOW online flow monitoring and EPA-method compliance in industrial stacks.
• KROHNE: Specialized industrial flow measurement manufacturer offering pitot, ultrasonic, Coriolis, and thermal mass flowmeters across process industries. Comparable to ASE in its focus on flow-measurement-only expertise and broad standards-driven product portfolio for industrial ducts, stacks, and process lines.
• TSI Incorporated: Manufacturer of precision flow and aerosol measurement instruments used in HVAC balancing, cleanrooms, and industrial ventilation. Closely comparable to ASE on velocity traverse probes, duct flow measurement, and HVAC testing markets, with similar pitot-based and thermal anemometry products.

Others

• Airflow Sciences Corporation: Sister company that provides flow testing services, CFD consulting, and engineering analysis using ASE equipment. Closely coupled commercially and technically with ASE; comparable as an industrial flow engineering services peer and ecosystem participant, not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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