FORD Flow Cup

The FORD viscosity cup calculates viscosity by measuring the time required for a specific volume of fluid to flow out through a small hole at the bottom. It is used for viscosity testing of fluids such as paints and inks and is suitable for rapid testing in production environments.
Selection
When selecting a FORD viscosity cup, it is necessary to match the viscosity range of the fluid being tested, consider the size of the cup orifice, confirm the validity of the calibration certificate, check the corrosion resistance of the cup material, and verify the consistency between the measurement temperature and operating conditions.

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Instruments

Outflow diaMeter of 4.1mm, measurement viscosity range of 70~ 370cst, flow time of 30~ 100s, the Cup body is made of titanium anodic oxidation aluminum material, filter and handle are stainless steel, the structure is sturdy and durable.

$ 497.00

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

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

Portable design with long stainless steel handle for easy operation. Outflow aperture 5.8mm, can measure 200-1200cSt viscosity range, corresponding to outflow time 30-100 seconds. Cup body aluminum alloy with stainless steel nozzle, both lightweight and corrosion resistance.

$ 285.00

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

Using stainless steel aperture 5.20mm, viscosity measurement range of 200~ 1200cSt, aluminum alloy Cup body sturdy and durable, in line with ASTM D1200 standard, suitable for laboratory accurate measurement of fluid viscosity.

$ 170.00

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

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

Using titanium anodic oxidation aluminum material, the filter is stainless steel, the diaMeter of the flow hole is 4.1mm, the viscosity range is 70-370cSt, the Cup mouth is designed with an anti-spill groove, and each Cup is engraved with a unique serial number.

$ 497.00

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

Using aluminum alloy anodic oxidation Cup body and stainless steel nozzle, the aperture is 5.2mm, the viscosity measurement range is 200~ 1200cSt, the outflow time is 20~ 105 seconds, and the liquid viscosity is evaluated by the flow time.

$ 130.00

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

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

$ 167.00

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

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

Articles

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