Ink Testing Viscosity Cup

The ink viscosity cup determines viscosity by measuring the time it takes for the fluid to flow out through a small hole at the bottom of the cup. It is used for quality control of fluids such as inks and coatings, monitoring fluidity during printing and coating processes.
Selection
Select the corresponding viscosity cup number based on the viscosity range of the material being tested; consider the impact of temperature on viscosity and choose a temperature-controlled model; determine the outflow aperture according to industry standards; and select stainless steel or plastic material based on the frequency of use.

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Standards

Instruments

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

Measurement range 100~ 300cst, equipped with 5mm flow hole and bracket, using copper Cup body, in line with ISO2431 standard, suitable for Benchtop viscosity testing.

$ 196.00

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 titanium anodic oxidation aluminum Cup body and stainless steel filter, 3.4mm pore size design, viscosity measurement range 49-220cSt, Cup mouth deep groove anti-overflow, unique serial number traceability mass.

$ 500.00

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

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

Aperture 5.2mm, viscosity measurement range 200-1200cSt, Cup mouth design anti-spill groove, unique serial number logo, matching special bracket to improve test Stability.

$ 497.00

6Mm diaMeter outflow hole design, stainless steel material durable anti-corrosion, can be freely replaced with filter holder, expand the scope of application of viscosity Cup test, to meet different viscosity measurement needs.

$ 150.00

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