Viscosity and Consistency Meter

The viscosity consistency meter determines the flow characteristics of fluids by measuring their resistance under motion states such as rotation, falling ball, or capillary flow. It is used for quality control in industries such as coatings and inks, reflecting the workability and storage stability of materials.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement range to the sample viscosity. Newtonian or non-Newtonian fluids correspond to different rotor types. Temperature control needs determine whether a heating function is required. Sample volume affects the choice of adapter, and cleaning convenience involves a detachable design.

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Instruments

Using a 29.7 × 29mm pump and a 2 kg load weight, the material consistency was accurately determined by the spread diffusion diaMeter of the Basis Weight specimen on the Glass platen, meeting the standard test requirements.

$ 221.00

The device uses 20.70ml pump volume and 2kg weight load, which can accurately measure the flow spread diffusion diaMeter of the sample under fixed pressure, ensuring the consistency test, repeability and accuracy.

$ 186.00

Nozzle of stainless steel with anodic oxidation aluminum Cup body, diaMeter of flow hole 6mm, viscosity measurement range of 22-2000cSt, suitable for rapid consistency determination of Newtonian behavior liquid.

$ 388.00

Processing capacity 100~ 3000ml, maximum processing viscosity 5000CP, suitable for a variety of Disperser models, suitable for homogeneous processing of samples with different viscosity consistency.

$ 514.00

500Ml capacity S6 viscosity standard oil, 20 ℃ viscosity 8.911mPa · s, 25 ℃ viscosity 7.498mPa · s, traceable to national standards, compatible with a variety of test equipment calibrating requirements.

$ 472.00

Silicone oil standard liquid viscosity value 11000cp, capacity 400ml, specially designed for Viscometer calibrated, providing stable and reliable viscosity reference standards.

$ 204.00

Using 6mm filter diaMeter, viscosity measurement range 188-684cSt, flow time 30-100 seconds, in line with international standards design, suitable for rapid viscosity evaluation of newtonian fluids, aluminum alloy structure to ensure durability.

$ 432.00

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

Silicone oil standard solution, calibrated viscosity 380cp, capacity 400ml, suitable for Viscometer calibrating.

$ 185.00

Measurement range of 25~ 120cSt, outflow aperture of 2.53mm, suitable for laboratory viscosity testing.

$ 167.00

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

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

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

The stainless steel material is resistant to oxidation and durable, the filter diaMeter is 4mm, and the measurement flow time is 30 to 100 seconds. It is suitable for various liquid viscosity tests and can be converted to obtain dynamic viscosity values.

$ 580.00

The stainless steel sample container is easy to clean, only 16 ml sample volume, Temperature range 0.1 ℃ -100 ℃, L-type Measurement range 0.7-2000 mpas, to achieve accurate viscosity measurement.

$ 2252.00

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