Force Flow

What Force Flow does

Force Flow, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of weight-based and ultrasonic chemical monitoring and control systems, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Concord, California. The company designs and sells scales, digital and hydraulic weight indicators, ultrasonic level sensors, automated chemical dilution systems, and related accessories specifically engineered for chlorine, sulfur dioxide, sodium hypochlorite, and other water-treatment chemicals. Its product portfolio is organized around seven sub-brands—Chlor-Scale, Chem-Scale, Echo-Scale, SpillSafe LX, Procell, Merlin Dilution System, and Hypo Trak—that cover the full chemical handling workflow from bulk ton-container and IBC tote weighing to day-tank refill monitoring and automated on-site dilution.

The company's underlying technology combines load-cell weighing platforms, hydraulic-to-digital conversion kits (Solo XT, Century Dial), and non-contact ultrasonic level measurement (Echo-Scale). Multi-channel digital indicators (Solo G2 dual-channel, Wizard 4000 four-channel) allow simultaneous monitoring of multiple tanks or feeders. All Force Flow scales carry a 5-year performance-guaranteed warranty, and the company publishes engineered drawings, typical specifications, and state-by-state regulatory documentation covering all 50 U.S. states to support municipal water utility procurement.

Force Flow operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer go-to-market model with no disclosed channel partners, distributors, or resellers. Sales are quote-based, generated through dedicated toll-free (800-893-6723) and local phone lines and a content-rich website that functions as a digital storefront with downloadable brochures, technical specs, and a tank weight/volume calculator. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales to two primary segments: municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities that use bulk and drum-scale chemicals in processing operations. The company maintains a related strategic alliance with Halogen Valve Systems, a complementary chlorine-handling equipment provider with cross-linked websites, suggesting shared ownership or close ecosystem ties.

Name

Force Flow

Legal name

Force Flow, Inc.

Website

https://forceflow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Force Flow, Inc. manufactures weight-based and ultrasonic chemical monitoring and control systems—scales, indicators, and dilution systems—for municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and industrial chemical handling facilities across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemical Weighing and Monitoring Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

Keywords

• Chemical weighing scales
• Water treatment equipment
• Chlorine monitoring systems
• Tank level sensors
• Industrial weighing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Scales: Sale of physical weighing equipment including ton container scales, cylinder scales, day tank scales, IBC tote scales, drum scales, and carboy scales. One-time purchase model with 5-year warranty.
2. Hardware Sales - Indicators: Sale of weight indicators (digital and hydraulic) that display weight readings from scales. Complementary product line to the scale systems.
3. Accessories and Components: Sale of supporting equipment including trunnions, storage cradles, chlorine handling equipment, dial-to-digital conversion kits, and ultrasonic level sensors.
4. Dilution Systems: Sale of automated chemical dilution systems (Merlin) for onsite chemical strength adjustment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Force Flow manufactures and sells chlorine and chemical weighing scales, tank level sensors, weight indicators, and automated chemical dilution systems used by water and wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities. The product line covers single, dual, and multi-ton container scales, 150 lb cylinder scales, day tank scales, IBC tote scales, drum and carboy scales, spill containment scales, volumetric feeder scales, bulk tank weighing assemblies, and complementary ultrasonic and digital/hydraulic indicators. All scales ship with a 5-year performance-guaranteed warranty.

Product overview

Force Flow offers a comprehensive portfolio of weight-based and ultrasonic monitoring systems for water and wastewater treatment and industrial chemical applications. The product line centers on electronic and hydraulic scales (Chlor-Scale, Chem-Scale, Drum-Scale, IBC Tote-Scale, Carboy-Scale, and SpillSafe containment scales) paired with digital and dial weight indicators (Solo G2, Wizard 4000, Century Dial, Solo XT, and Hypo Trak). Complementary products include ultrasonic level sensors (Echo-Scale), automated dilution systems (Merlin), and accessories such as conversion kits, storage cradles, and handling equipment. All scales carry a 5-year performance-guaranteed warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chlor-Scale: Ton container scale for weighing chlorine ton containers, ton cylinders, and tonne drums.
• Chem-Scale
• Echo-Scale
• Spillsafe LX
• Procell
• Merlin Dilution System
• Hypo Trak

Products and services

• Chlor-Scale Ton Container Scales Ton container scales for weighing 1 or more chlorine ton containers, ton cylinders, and tonne drums; used by water and wastewater treatment plants for chemical inventory and feed rate monitoring.
• Chlor-Scale 150 Cylinder Scale Cylinder scale for weighing 150 lb cylinders containing chlorine or SO2; used in water treatment facilities for small-volume chlorine cylinder inventory tracking.
• Chem-Scale Day Tank Scale Day tank scale for weighing stationary chemical day tanks; used by water and wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities.
• IBC Tote Bin Scale Scale for weighing IBC tote bins; used in industrial chemical storage and water treatment applications.
• Drum Scale Scale for weighing 5 to 55 gallon drums containing water treatment and industrial chemicals.
• Carboy Scale Scale for weighing chemical drums and carboys in water treatment and industrial applications.
• SpillSafe LX Drum Scale Spill containment scale for weighing chemical drums with integrated containment to prevent chemical leaks; used to improve worker safety and environmental compliance.
• SpillSafe IBC Tote Scale Spill containment scale for weighing IBC totes with integrated containment to prevent chemical leaks.
• Volumetric Feeder Scale Scale for weighing volumetric feeders used in industrial chemical feed processes.
• Procell Bulk Tank Weighing Assemblies Bulk tank weighing assemblies for stationary bulk chemical tanks; used for large-volume chemical inventory and usage monitoring.
• Echo-Scale Ultrasonic Level Sensors Non-contact ultrasonic sensor system for measuring tank levels in vertical flat bottom chemical storage tanks.
• Solo G2 Dual Channel Weight Indicator Dual channel digital weight indicator for use with electronic scales; displays weight readings from up to two scales for chemical monitoring.
• Wizard 4000 Multi-Channel Weight Indicator Advanced 4-channel digital weight indicator that supports up to four scales simultaneously for centralized chemical monitoring.
• Century Dial Hydraulic Weight Indicator Hydraulic dial weight indicator for use with hydraulic scale systems in chemical weighing applications.
• Solo XT Hydraulic Digital Weight Indicator Hydraulic-to-electronic weight indicator that converts existing hydraulic scales to digital displays for chemical monitoring.
• Hypo Trak Sodium Hypochlorite Monitoring System Sodium hypochlorite monitoring system for tracking bleach usage in water treatment applications.
• Merlin Dilution System Automated onsite chemical dilution system for diluting high strength water treatment chemicals, reducing worker handling and improving dosing consistency.
• Dial-to-Digital Conversion Kits Conversion kits that upgrade existing hydraulic scales to digital weight indicators.
• Trunnions and Storage Cradles Storage solutions (trunnions and cradles) for chlorine and sulfur dioxide ton containers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year performance guaranteed warranty on all scales

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision industrial weighing instruments and process analytics. Directly overlaps with Force Flow on industrial tank/hopper scales, weight indicators, and process weighing modules, but serves a far broader set of industries beyond water/wastewater.
• Endress+Hauser: Global supplier of process instrumentation including level, flow, and analytical sensors for water/wastewater and chemical plants. An adjacent competitor in tank-level monitoring and chemical-feed instrumentation, though broader portfolio than Force Flow.
• Siemens (Process Industries): Large industrial automation vendor offering weighing modules, level instrumentation, and process control systems for water and chemical plants. Competes with Force Flow at the integrated instrumentation layer.

Direct peers

• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Industrial scale and weighing equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio of platform scales, tank/vessel weighing systems, and indicators. Comparable to Force Flow on chemical tank weighing and industrial floor-scale products.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: US-based manufacturer of industrial scales, load cells, weight indicators, and weighing systems used in chemical, water, and process plants. Direct overlap on industrial tank/vessel scales and digital weight indicators serving similar municipal and industrial buyers.
• Fairbanks Scales: US manufacturer of industrial scales, vehicle scales, and weighing instrumentation. Overlaps with Force Flow on tank/vessel and drum scales plus indicators for industrial and utility buyers.
• Minebea Intec (Minebea Mitsumi): Provider of industrial weighing and process inspection technology, including tank scales, load cells, and indicators used in chemical and food manufacturing. Comparable offerings in process weighing to Force Flow's chlorine/chemical tank systems.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Manufacturer of industrial scales, weight indicators, and vehicle/hopper weighing systems with strong US presence. Overlaps with Force Flow on process weighing hardware and digital indicators for industrial customers.

Others

• Halogen Valve Systems: Allied provider of chlorine handling valves, regulators, and related equipment, cross-linked with Force Flow. Complementary rather than competitive; together they form an integrated chlorine-handling solution.

Emerging players

• Blue-White Industries: Manufacturer of chemical metering pumps and feed equipment for water treatment and industrial chemical dosing. Adjacent competitor in the broader chemical-feed equipment category that municipalities buy alongside weighing/monitoring hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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