Paint Cup

The paint cup is a tool used to measure the viscosity of liquid coatings. It reflects the fluidity by recording the time it takes for the coating to flow completely through a small hole at the bottom of the cup. It is used for on-site rapid testing of the application performance of coatings and for controlling product consistency in the coating and ink industries.
Selection
Select a paint cup with the corresponding aperture based on the viscosity range of the material being tested, taking into account the influence of temperature on the measurement. The cup material must be resistant to solvent corrosion, and it should be cleaned immediately after use to prevent clogging. Regularly calibrate with standard solutions to ensure data accuracy.

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Instruments

The stainless steel material is durable, the inner wall of the Cup body is smooth to ensure stable Flow velocity, the diaMeter of the flow hole is 2mm, and the viscosity range of 70cSt can be measured. Precision machining ensures measurement accuracy.

$ 190.00

Made of stainless steel, volume 100ml, lid with overflow hole to ensure accurate measurement, in line with international standards.

$ 127.00

Stainless steel material to ensure durability, 50ml standard volume design, cover with overflow holes for accurate measurement of liquid density, in line with international testing standards.

$ 124.00

Adopt replaceable filter design, support 1-8mm aperture selection; Cup annular groove can store overflowing liquid, Cup wall has no clean dead angle; comply with DIN53211 standard, with unique serial number for easy tracking.

$ 441.00

Replaceable 1-8mm aperture stainless steel filter, Cup mouth annular groove design to store overflow liquid, Cup body made of titanium anodic oxidation aluminum, outflow hole diaMeter 6mm, easy to clean and equipped with a unique serial number.

$ 420.00

1-8Mm pore diaMeter stainless steel filter can be replaced to meet different viscosity range tests; Cup mouth annular groove design can store overflowing liquid; Cup body is made of titanium anodic oxidation aluminum material, durable and easy to clean.

$ 422.00

The 1mm-8mm pore size filter can be replaced to meet the viscosity range test of 96~ 683cSt; the annular groove of the Cup mouth is designed to store overflowing liquids, and the Cup body is easy to clean without sinkage. It is equipped with a stainless steel filter positioner.

$ 403.00

Aluminum material, 37ml volume, in accordance with GBT21862 and ISO 2811 standards, the cover is designed with holes to facilitate excess liquid overflow, ensuring accurate measurement.

$ 120.00

Measurement range 100~ 300cst, equipped with 5mm flow hole and bracket, using copper Cup body, in line with ISO2431 standard, suitable for Benchtop viscosity testing.

$ 196.00

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

Outflow aperture 3.4mm, viscosity measurement range 49~ 220cSt, aluminum alloy Cup with stainless steel aperture, in line with ASTM D1200 standard, suitable for laboratory viscosity testing.

$ 167.00

Flow hole diaMeter 6mm, Cup height 74mm, stainless steel material, in line with international standards, suitable for Newtonian or near newtonian fluid, providing accurate viscosity assessment.

$ 587.00

3Mm flow hole design, measurement of 7~ 42cSt viscosity range, suitable for Newton type liquid outflow time test, the Cup body is light and durable.

$ 170.00

The filter diaMeter of 1-8mm can be freely replaced, the Cup mouth annular groove is designed to store overflow liquid, titanium anodic oxidation aluminum Cup body with stainless steel filter positioner, the distance between the outflow hole and the liquid level should be greater than 100mm.

$ 436.00

Using aluminum alloy Cup body and stainless steel outflow nozzle, aperture 3mm, measurement viscosity range of 7~ 42cSt, in line with international standards to ensure measurement accuracy.

$ 146.00

Articles

The Zahn cup is used for the daily inspection of the viscosity of electrophoretic paint bath solutions.
This article introduces the application of the Zahn cup in daily inspections of the viscosity of electrophoretic paint bath solutions. The viscosity of electrophoretic paint affects coating quality, making daily inspections crucial. The Zahn cup is simple to operate, cost-effective, and suitable for rapid on-site measurements.
Handheld viscosity cups are used for rapid assessment of paint viscosity at construction sites.
A handheld viscosity cup is a portable tool used to quickly assess the viscosity of coatings at construction sites. It operates based on the flow-out time method, calculating viscosity by measuring the time it takes for the coating to flow out of the cup's orifice. It is suitable for Newtonian or approximately Newtonian fluids.
Safety Regulations for Closed Cup and Open Cup Methods for Testing the Flash Point of Coatings.
This article introduces two main testing methods for the flash point of coatings: the closed-cup method and the open-cup method. The flash point refers to the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a coating momentarily ignites upon encountering an open flame, serving as a critical indicator for assessing the risk of fire and explosion.
Types and Selection of Paint Viscosity Cups
As a simple tool for measuring the liquid outflow time, the viscosity cup is mainly categorized into various types such as the Tu-4 cup, ISO cup, Ford cup, and Zahn cup, based on standards from different countries and regions. These cups differ in orifice size, capacity, and the types of fluids they are suitable for.