Ink and Paint Viscosity Flow Cup

The viscosity flow cup for inks and coatings reflects viscosity by measuring the time it takes for the fluid to completely flow out through a hole at the bottom of the cup. Its function is to quickly assess the flow characteristics of fluids at production sites. It is applied in quality control within the printing and coating industries to ensure consistent application consistency.
Selection
Select the corresponding flow cup number based on the viscosity range of the material being tested. Choose the appropriate cup material considering the volatility of the material. Compare industry standards to determine the aperture specification. Environmental temperature effects necessitate the use of a constant temperature device. Regularly calibrate measurement accuracy using standard solutions.

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The stainless steel material is durable and easy to clean, the inner wall of the Cup body is smooth to ensure the stability of Flow velocity, the diaMeter of the precision machining flow hole is 4mm, and the viscosity measurement range is 80~ 700cSt, which meets the requirements of multi-industry standards.

$ 190.00

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

Using 5mm flow hole design, the measurement viscosity range of 91~ 326cSt, aluminum alloy Cup body with stainless steel filter to ensure Test accuracy, suitable for Newton type liquid outflow time measurement.

$ 170.00

6Mm flow hole design, measurement viscosity range 188~ 684cSt, aluminum alloy Cup with stainless steel filter to ensure Test accuracy, suitable for Newton type liquid outflow time measurement.

$ 170.00

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

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 Cup body and stainless steel outflow nozzle, aperture 3mm, measurement viscosity range of 7~ 42cSt, in line with international standards to ensure measurement accuracy.

$ 146.00

The stainless steel material is durable, the inner wall of the Cup body is smooth to ensure stable Flow velocity, the diaMeter of the flow hole is 2mm, and the viscosity range of 70cSt can be measured. Precision machining ensures measurement accuracy.

$ 190.00

Made of stainless steel, with a flow hole diaMeter of 3.0 +/- 0.01mm and a viscosity range of 7-40mm ²/s, it is suitable for testing the outflow time of Newtonian or near-Newtonian liquids and meets ISO and GB standards.

$ 143.00

Made of stainless steel, with a flow hole diaMeter of 6mm and a viscosity range of 134-685mm ²/s, it is suitable for standard viscosity testing, and the flow time is controlled between 30 and 100 seconds.

$ 143.00

Made of titanium anodic oxidation aluminum, the flow hole diaMeter is 8mm, the Cup height is 75mm, and each Cup is engraved with an independent serial number to ensure Measurement accuracy and durability, suitable for liquid viscosity testing.

$ 438.00

Replaceable 1-8mm aperture stainless steel filter, Cup mouth annular groove design to store overflow liquid, Cup body made of titanium anodic oxidation aluminum, outflow hole diaMeter 6mm, easy to clean and equipped with a unique serial number.

$ 420.00

Using aluminum alloy Cup body and stainless steel outflow nozzle, the aperture is 5mm, and the viscosity measurement range is 91~ 326cSt, which is suitable for the determination of Newton-type liquid outflow time.

$ 146.00

Made of titanium anodic oxidation aluminum, the diaMeter of the flow hole is 2.5mm, and each Cup is engraved with an independent serial number, which is suitable for accurate measurement of liquid viscosity in the laboratory.

$ 438.00

Stainless steel material corrosion resistance, flow hole diaMeter 4mm, viscosity range 96~ 683cSt, outflow time 25~ 150s, with a unique serial number for quality control.

$ 581.00

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