Sliding Ball Viscosity Meter

The rolling ball viscometer calculates viscosity by measuring the rolling time of a steel ball in an inclined sample tube. It is used for measuring the viscosity of fluids such as paints and inks, and is suitable for rapid testing in production environments.
Selection
When selecting, consider that the measurement range matches the sample viscosity, the environmental adaptability suits the production site conditions, the ease of operation meets the personnel's skill level, and the maintenance cost aligns with the budget constraints.

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With dual speed regulation function, the average wind speed is 0.3~ 0.6m/s, and it adopts arbitrary positioning sliding door system and streamlined design to reduce airflow disturbance and improve operation Stability and convenience.

$ 1219.00

The integrated stainless steel countertop is corrosion resistant and easy to clean, equipped with any positioning sliding door system, the average wind speed is 0.3~ 0.6m/s, the cleanliness level is up to 100, and the pre-Filter quick replacement design is safe and convenient to use.

$ 1248.00

The integrated stainless steel countertop is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean, and is equipped with an arbitrary positioning sliding door system for flexible positioning. The average wind speed is 0.3~ 0.6m/s to ensure stable airflow, the cleanliness level is 100, and the vibration half peak is ≤ 3μm to ensure the operation accuracy.

$ 850.00

The integrated stainless steel workbench is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean, and is equipped with an arbitrary positioning sliding door system for flexible positioning. Average wind speed 0.3~ 0.6m/s, noise ≤ 62dB (A), with pre-Filter quick change design and interlock function.

$ 872.00

Adopting the principle of rolling timing of the ball by inclined columnar measurement tube, the viscosity range 0.5-1000 00mPa · s, Temperature range -20 ℃ to 120 ℃, Repeatability is better than 0.5%, and the sample sealing measurement has no external interference.

$ 4882.00

Adopting the principle of vertical drop of steel balls, the diaMeter of steel balls is 8mm, and the distance between upper and lower grooves is 250mm, which is suitable for the viscosity measurement of high viscosity transparent liquids.

$ 149.00

Equipped with three replaceable spindles, plate spindle measurement 0-22 poise fluid, small ball spindle coverage 0-350 poise range, large ball spindle suitable for 0-75 poise range, to meet the testing needs of different viscosity samples.

$ 715.00

The total grinding volume is 100L, and the maximum can be configured with 4 25L ball milling cans; with dry grinding, wet grinding, vacuum grinding and other grinding methods; using the principle of planetary motion, grinding ball high-speed collision friction material; the core components choose high-quality inverters and motors, stable and durable performance.

$ 11841.00

Maximum feed size 2mm, minimum discharge particle size 0.1um, support dry grinding wet grinding vacuum grinding and other methods, equipped with a variety of materials ball mill Tank, can control Rotation speed and time to ensure grinding Repeatability.

$ 7147.00

The equipment tests the initial Tack by short contact between steel ball and adhesive tape sample at a small pressure, adjustable tilt angle 0~ 60 °, rolling ball range 1/32 inch to 1 inch, suitable for a variety of material adhesion evaluation.

$ 240.00

Made of stainless steel, the flow hole diaMeter is 2mm, according to DIN 53211, providing accurate viscosity measurement for Newtonian or near newtonian fluids.

$ 581.00

With 8L Processing capacity and 0.1μm discharge particle size, four-station design and 580rpm Rotation speed, support dry grinding, wet grinding and vacuum grinding, equipped with 600CFM cooling system and a variety of ball milling Tank material selection.

$ 2453.00

With 10L Processing capacity and 0.1μm discharge accuracy, four-station design and 580rpm Rotation speed, support wet and dry grinding and vacuum grinding, configuration 600CFM cooling system and a variety of materials ball mill Tank optional, good grinding conformity.

$ 2600.00

360 degree tumbling structure combined with planetary disk swirl/spin, maximum Processing capacity 80L, minimum discharge particle size 0.1μm, support dry grinding, wet grinding, vacuum and other grinding methods, equipped with a variety of materials ball mill Tank to adapt to different samples.

$ 14482.00

Rotation speed of the ball mill can reach 1100rpm, the minimum discharge particle size is 0.1μm. It supports dry and wet milling and various material Tanks, and the grinding is uniform and efficient.

$ 2233.00

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