ZAHN viscosity Cup for printing ink

The Zahn viscosity cup for printing ink measures viscosity by allowing fluid to flow out through a small hole at the bottom under gravity. The flow time is recorded and converted into a viscosity value, enabling quick on-site monitoring of ink flow characteristics to ensure coating uniformity during the printing process.
Selection
When selecting, consider the viscosity range of the ink to match the cup number, with common numbers 2-5 corresponding to different fluids; determine specifications based on standards such as ASTM D816 or D1084; check the stainless steel material of the cup body and the accuracy of the aperture to ensure consistency with production line testing conditions.

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Instruments

Measurement range 400-1800cSt, equipped with 44ml Cup volume, correction factor 0.95-1, accurate viscosity test at 25 ℃ thermostatic environment.

$ 131.00

Portable design is easy to operate, volume 44ml, pore size 1.93mm, viscosity measurement range 5~ 60cst, outflow time 35~ 80s, suitable for rapid viscosity detection in the workshop.

$ 138.00

Automatic ink running stability, ink time and speed can be set, printing pressure 0~ 2mm adjustable, provide low, medium and high three printing speed, each time can be proofed 4 colors to facilitate Color contrast.

$ 3430.00

Filter diaMeter 2mm, viscosity measurement range up to 60cst, flow time 35-80 seconds, stainless steel durable and easy to clean, in line with international standards to ensure Measurement accuracy

$ 521.00

Filter diaMeter 4.3mm, viscosity measurement range 200-1200cst, stainless steel corrosion resistance, in line with international standards design, can quickly assess the liquid viscosity conformity.

$ 483.00

Immersion design, 2mm outflow aperture, viscosity measurement range 5~ 60cSt, stainless steel material, ASTM D4212 standard, correction factor 0.95~ 1.05.

$ 135.00

Aperture 4.26mm, viscosity measurement range 200~ 1200cSt, stainless steel corrosion resistance, portable immersion design for easy operation, correction factor 0.95~ 1.05 to ensure accuracy.

$ 131.00

Made of stainless steel, aperture 3.76mm, Measurement range 100~ 800cSt, correction factor 0.95~ 1.05, in line with ASTM D4212 standard, suitable for Newton type liquid viscosity test.

$ 131.00

The equipment supports 0-2MM pressure adjustment, providing three-speed printing speed (10/15/20 rpm) and uniform ink speed (650/800/1000rpm), which can imprint 2.5mm thick paper and 1mm plastic film to achieve precise uniform ink and stable operation.

$ 3381.00

Made of stainless steel, with a flow hole diaMeter of 2.74mm and a capacity of 44ml, it can accurately measure liquids in the viscosity range of 20-250cSt at 25 +/- 0.2 ℃ Ambient Temperature.

$ 131.00

Adopting a double-sided design, the front supports No. 4 Cup and No. 2 Zahn Cup conversion, and the back supports ISO3-6, No. 3 Zahn Cup and Gardner Viscometer conversion, covering ISO2431, ASTM D4212 and other standards.

$ 256.00

Made of stainless steel to ensure durability, the 2.7mm filter diaMeter is suitable for the viscosity range of 20-250cst, and the outflow time is controlled at 20-80 seconds. It is designed to meet ASTM standards to ensure measurement accuracy.

$ 478.00

5.28Mm flow hole diaMeter, viscosity range of 400~ 1800cSt, flow time of 20~ 80 seconds, in line with ASTM standard design, can be quickly measured in the pRoduction site or laboratory liquid viscosity.

$ 115.00

Using stainless steel material, filter diaMeter 3.8mm, viscosity measurement range 100-800cst, outflow time 20-80 seconds, suitable for medium viscosity fluid rapid test.

$ 478.00

Aperture 4.26mm, viscosity range 200-1200cSt, outflow time 20-80 seconds, in line with ASTM standard design, can quickly determine the Newton type liquid viscosity, suitable for a variety of viscosity test scenarios.

$ 115.00

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