Sheet Metal Paint Viscosity Tester

The sheet metal paint viscosity tester converts the resistance encountered by a rotor rotating in the paint into a viscosity value. It is used to monitor paint fluidity and coating uniformity, and is applied for on-site viscosity testing in automotive sheet metal spraying, industrial coating, and other processes.
Selection
When selecting, consider a measurement range that covers the common viscosity range and is suitable for sheet metal paint characteristics; prioritize mechanical structures that adapt to the workshop environment, paired with temperature compensation functionality; ensure that the rotor specifications match the sample volume, with a simple and easy-to-read operation interface.

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Instruments

Adopt pressure converter induction, capacity 50kg/cm ², oil feeding speed 175 +/- 5mL/min (Cardboard), automatically complete the pressurization and decompression operation, and automatically retain and print out the test results.

$ 1348.00

The all-metal sheet metal structure is sturdy and stable, equipped with 36W × 4 Graphica imported lamps, CRI ≥ 95, with Illuminant Timer, inclined platform conforms to visual observation habits, and the foot with roller can be moved and adjusted.

$ 961.00

Adopt all-metal sheet metal bracket structure, equipped with 36W × 4 reflection lamps and 36W × 4 transmission lamps, color rendering index CRI ≥ 95, tempered Glass and acrylic uniform plate make the light uniform and not dazzling, with rollers and adjustable support feet.

$ 1639.00

The paint film adhesion was measured by the circular trace method, the drawing diaMeter was 0~ 10.5mm, and the Working Travel was 80mm. The integrity of the paint film was evaluated according to seven grades, and the operation was simple and reliable.

$ 267.00

The all-metal sheet metal structure is sturdy and stable, equipped with 36W × 4 Graphica imported lamps, with a color rendering index CRI ≥ 95, uniform lighting and Illuminant Timer, and the inclined surface console conforms to visual observation habits.

$ 1639.00

It adopts all-metal sheet metal structure, equipped with 4 18W high color rendering lamps, with a color rendering index of more than 95, with Illuminant Timing function, and the inclined operation table conforms to human visual observation habits.

$ 1074.00

Adopt high definition color screen and metal shell, strong anti-interference; support 0.1~ 200rpm continuously variable speed and +/- 1% Measurement accuracy; with timing function and real-time viscosity Linear dispersion, suitable for non-newtonian fluid testing.

$ 2010.00

High definition color screen display rich information, metal shell anti-interference, PT100 High Accuracy temperature measurement, viscosity range 1~ 6000000mPa · s, automatic timing function to ensure non-newtonian fluid data conformity.

$ 1138.00

It can measure the ability of the paint film to deform with the substrate without damage. It is equipped with a shaft Rod with a diaMeter of 50mm and 100mm.

$ 309.00

The vacuum pressure plate is made of pure bronze, the drying temperature can be adjusted from room temperature to 120 ℃, equipped with double drying stations and intelligent drainage system, and the paper uniformity can reach 96.

$ 12596.00

Applicable to the flow time of not less than 20 seconds viscosity measurement, using aluminum material, capacity 50ml, flow hole diaMeter 5.6mm, can be converted into kinematic viscosity.

$ 167.00

Using high definition color screen and metal shell design, strong anti-interference. Equipped with high-speed processor and timing function, Measurement accuracy +/- 1% F.S., support real-time viscosity Linear dispersion display and data storage.

$ 2171.00

The drying process of paint film and putty film can be accurately measured by using circular track needle design, equipped with four different radius needle (R0.25/0.5/1.0/1 mm), and the track period is 24h/r.

$ 223.00

Equipped with a 200mm diaMeter pick-up cylinder and an 8-liter capacity, the manual Stirrer works in tandem with an 80-mesh forming filter for uniform Pulp distribution and efficient dehydrating.

$ 1397.00

With paint penetration measurement ability, accurate measurement of wall thickness without removing coatings, thickness range 2.5~ 125mm, accuracy +/- 0.03mm, support multi-echo and single-echo mode switching, suitable for detection needs of different surface conditions.

$ 2739.00

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