The structure of the helical flowmeter forms a closed measuring chamber between the spindle profiles and the housing wall. These chambers carry the substance to be measured. The medium is passed horizontally through the bores of the measuring chambers, whereby the mandrels rotate. This process is pulsation free with minimal internal leakage. The rotation speed of the spindles is directly proportional to the volume flow, over a very large measuring range. A pulse per unit volume is available for signal analysis. Due to the low pressure drop and low shear, KEM helical flow meters are especially suitable for measuring very high viscosity materials.