Coating viscosity Cup

Coating viscosity cups measure viscosity by timing how long it takes for a fluid to flow out completely through a small hole at the bottom of the cup. The longer the time, the higher the viscosity. They are used for on-site rapid testing of liquid viscosity in coatings, inks, and other fluids, guiding production adjustments.
Selection
When selecting a coating viscosity cup, consider the viscosity range of the liquid being tested and match it with the corresponding aperture model. Choose the material based on the usage scenario: stainless steel for laboratory use and portable types for on-site applications. Pay attention to the impact of temperature on measurements and maintain consistent testing conditions.

Terms

Instruments

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

Portable structure design, brass Cup body and stainless steel handle, capacity 100 +/- 1ml, flow hole diaMeter 4mm, suitable for viscosity measurement with outflow time below 150 seconds.

$ 151.00

Using aluminum alloy anodic oxidation Cup body and stainless steel nozzle, aperture 1.90mm, viscosity measurement range of 10~ 35cSt, flow time of 55~ 100 seconds, suitable for liquid viscosity evaluation.

$ 130.00

Copper Cup with bracket structure, capacity 100 +/- 1ml, flow hole diaMeter 4mm, applicable to the flow time of 150 seconds or less viscosity test, through the flow time conversion kinematic viscosity value.

$ 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

Using titanium anodic oxidation aluminum Cup body and stainless steel filter, 3.4mm pore size design, viscosity measurement range 49-220cSt, Cup mouth deep groove anti-overflow, unique serial number traceability mass.

$ 500.00

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

Aperture 4.12mm, viscosity measurement range of 70~ 370cSt, aluminum alloy Cup with stainless steel aperture, in line with ASTM D1200 standard, suitable for laboratory viscosity testing.

$ 167.00

Aperture 5.2mm, viscosity measurement range 200-1200cSt, Cup mouth design anti-spill groove, unique serial number logo, matching special bracket to improve test Stability.

$ 497.00

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

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 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

Using aluminum alloy anodic oxidation Cup body and stainless steel nozzle, the diaMeter of the flow hole is 2.53mm, the viscosity range is 25~ 120cSt, and the liquid viscosity is evaluated by measuring the outflow time, which conforms to the ASTM standard design.

$ 130.00

The filter aperture is 2.53mm, the viscosity test range is 25-120cSt, the outflow time is 40-100 seconds, the Cup mouth is designed to prevent liquid overflow, and each pRoduct is engraved with a unique serial number to ensure traceability.

$ 497.00

Outflow aperture 1.9mm, viscosity measurement range of 10~ 35cSt, aluminum alloy Cup body and stainless steel pore structure durable, in line with ASTM D1200 standard.

$ 167.00

Articles

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