RheoMeter for coatings

A paint rheometer measures the viscosity and elasticity changes of paint under different shear rates through rotation or vibration, reflecting its flow characteristics, sedimentation stability, and application performance, and is used for research and development, quality control, and adjustment of application parameters.
Selection
Select the measurement range based on the type of coating. For water-based coatings, focus on stability in the low-shear region, while high-viscosity coatings require rotors with high torque capacity. Consider temperature control accuracy to adapt to on-site environmental conditions. The software must include key analysis modes for coatings, such as thixotropy and yield stress. Use industry-standard fixtures to ensure data comparability.

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Instruments

Measurement range of 50~ 7600 μm, error +/- 3%, suitable for thick soft coatings such as polyurea and asphalt neoprene, providing accurate thickness detection.

$ 3226.00

With 450 +/- 2g brush weight and 300mm scrubbing Travel, scrubbing speed 37 +/- 2cpm, can accurately test the anti-scrubbing performance of coatings, suitable for interior and exterior wall coating inspection.

$ 619.00

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen operation interface, supports high-speed data transmission of gigabit network port, measurement accuracy of +/- 2%, temperature control accuracy +/- 0.1 ℃, with automatic lifting and anti-static design.

$ 11125.00

Using the magnetic induction method, the measurement range is 0~2000 μm, with an error of ±5%, a resolution of 0.1 μm. It supports separate probes and low-voltage alerts, and is suitable for various types of coatings.

$ 243.00

Using stain removal rate evaluation method, scruf speed 37cpm, load 1000g, can accurately adjust the liquid Flow rate, by measuring the reflection coefficient changes to evaluate the stain resistance of coatings.

$ 1103.00

Contains 83 glossy Colors, in line with the national standard GB3181, each Color has a uniform number, suitable for oil-based coatings, Packaging Dimensions 9.59cm * 3.8cm.

$ 81.00

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen, easy to operate, support stepless speed measurement and viscosity automatic conversion, measurement range 1~ 75000000mPa.s, gigabit network port to ensure fast and reliable data transmission.

$ 3244.00

Measurement of thick soft coatings such as polyurea and asphalt, thickness range 50 to 7600 μm, storage of 100,000 readings, ASTM D6132 compliant, non-destructive ultrasonic technology, durable and easy to operate.

$ 3987.00

The shear rate is 5.0N, the sample volume is only 170μL, the applicable viscosity range is 50~ 100000mPa · s, suitable for a variety of fluid measurement, high measurement accuracy.

$ 683.00

The axial flow fan is used to supply air and support stepless speed regulation of 0~ 3m/s, and the anemoMeter has a range of 0~ 10m/s, which is suitable for the determination of the initial drying anti-cracking performance of laminated architectural coatings.

$ 490.00

The shear rate is 13.3N, the sample volume is only 67 μL, the applicable viscosity range is 20~ 37500mPa · s, and the accuracy is +/- 2% F. S, which is suitable for a variety of fluid tests.

$ 683.00

The shear rate is 13.3N, the sample volume is only 38μL, the applicable viscosity range is 37~ 75000mPa · s, and the accuracy is +/- 2% F. S, which is suitable for testing various fluid samples.

$ 683.00

The shear rate is 3.3N, the sample volume is only 30μL, and the viscosity range is 750~ 1500000mPa · s, which is suitable for accurate measurement of medium viscosity to high viscosity fluids.

$ 683.00

The rotor shear rate is 3.3N, the sample volume is only 67 μL, the applicable viscosity range is 300~ 600000mPa · s, and the accuracy is +/- 2% F. S, which is suitable for a variety of fluid testing needs.

$ 683.00

The shear rate is 3.3N, the sample volume is 134μL, the applicable viscosity range is 150~ 300000mPa · s, and the measurement accuracy is +/- 2% F. S, which is suitable for testing various fluid samples.

$ 683.00

Articles

Rotational rheometer measures the viscosity and processing performance of polymer melts.
A rotational rheometer applies a controlled shear field to measure rheological parameters such as the viscosity of polymer melts. The melt typically exhibits shear-thinning behavior, where its viscosity changes with the shear rate, directly affecting processing methods such as extrusion and injection molding.
Melt Flow Indexer and Torque Rheometer in the Evaluation of Processing Properties of Thermoplastic Resins
This article introduces the differences and selection methods between melt indexers and torque rheometers in evaluating the processing properties of thermoplastic resins.
Comparison of Rotational Viscometer and Capillary Rheometer in Testing the Flowability of Resin Processing
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This article introduces how to combine a rheometer with a UV light source to study the curing process of UV-curable resins.
Capillary Rheometer for Determining the Shear Viscosity Curve of Hot Melt Adhesives
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