Rotating cylinder viscoMeter

A rotational cylinder viscometer drives a cylinder to rotate within a sample via a motor, measuring the rotational resistance to determine viscosity. It is used to detect the flow characteristics of fluids such as coatings and inks, monitoring product quality in both laboratory and production settings.
Selection
When selecting a rotational cylinder viscometer, consider the sample viscosity range, temperature conditions, measurement accuracy requirements, and sample volume. Match the instrument specifications with daily testing needs to ensure ease of operation and reasonable maintenance costs.

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Instruments

Using coaxial cylinder structure with a small number of sample adapters, only 7.8-11 ml sample volume, Measurement accuracy +/- 2%, equipped with dual RS232 interfaces to directly connect printers and computers.

$ 1038.00

Using coaxial cylinder structure with a small number of sample adapters, the sample volume is only 7.8-11 ml, Measurement accuracy +/- 2%, equipped with dual RS232 interface can be directly connected to the printer and computer for data output.

$ 1077.00

Adapt to a variety of Viscometer use, suitable for factory field applications, real-time printing measurement results, no need to hand copy, easy operation, can save labor time.

$ 183.00

The coaxial cylinder structure is used to achieve accurate viscosity measurement. The sample dosage is only 10-20mL. It is equipped with a removable sample Cup for easy replacement and cleaning. It supports a variety of rotor models to cover a wide range of viscosity.

$ 317.00

Using Hastelloy heating cylinder to avoid high temperature oxidation, dual Sensor temperature control accuracy of +/- 0.5 ℃, support strong corrosion plastic test, with four minutes countdown and RS232 data output function.

$ 933.00

The test program can be uploaded to the Viscometer host, the analysis record data can be collected, the rheological Linear dispersion and Excel can be generated, and five sets of data can be plotted and compared at the same time.

$ 204.00

The coaxial cylinder structure is used to achieve accurate viscosity measurement under the specified shear rate, the sample volume is only 10-20mL, and the water Bath jacket can keep the temperature uniform and stable. It supports a variety of rotor models covering a wide measurement range.

$ 432.00

Digital PID Temperature Control system, temperature control accuracy of +/- 0.2 ℃, the upper and lower heat head independent temperature control, double cylinder synchronous circuit to ensure pressure Balance, heat cover heating uniform, support manual and foot pedal dual operation mode.

$ 1656.00

Hollow self-resetting hydraulic cylinder design, center aperture 18mm, maximum pull-out force 20kN, compact structure and can be connected by quick connector, suitable for a variety of anchorage inspection.

$ 562.00

Hollow cylinder center aperture 85mm, maximum working capacity 800KN, piston Travel 150mm, compact structure easy to carry, manual pump with double pressure Operating Mode.

$ 1861.00

Measurement accuracy of 0.1 ℃, range of 0~ 100 ℃, real-time display of temperature values, suitable for a variety of Viscometer models, to ensure a stable test environment.

$ 135.00

Hollow self-resetting hydraulic cylinder design, central aperture 27mm, maximum pull-out force 50kN, compact structure and can be connected by quick connector, manual pump versatility.

$ 562.00

Hollow cylinder center aperture 65mm, maximum tension 600KN, manual pump high voltage 63Mpa, digital pressure Gauge direct reading tension value, compact structure and easy to carry.

$ 1172.00

The hollow self-resetting hydraulic cylinder is designed with a central aperture of 18mm and a maximum pulling force of 30kN. It has a compact structure and can be connected by a quick connector. It is suitable for the force value detection of various anchors.

$ 562.00

Hollow cylinder center aperture 60mm, maximum tension 500KN, piston Travel 120mm, using quick connector connection, manual pump with high voltage 63Mpa working capacity, suitable for a variety of anchoring physical examination.

$ 1093.00

Articles

How to choose the right rotational viscometer?
This article introduces how to select an appropriate rotational viscometer, so you won't be blind when choosing a viscosity measurement instrument!
Stormer viscometer controls the in-can viscosity of latex paint.
This paper introduces the application of the Stormer viscometer in controlling the paint can viscosity of latex paint. Paint can viscosity affects application performance and user experience, with either too high or too low values causing issues.
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Application of High-Temperature Viscometer in Testing the Melt Viscosity Characteristics of Hot Melt Ink
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Application of Cone-and-Plate Viscometer in Determining the Rheological Curve of Non-Newtonian Fluids in UV Inks
This article introduces how a cone-plate viscometer measures the rheological curve of UV ink. UV ink is a non-Newtonian fluid whose viscosity changes with shear rate.
Guide to Selecting a Laboratory Rotational Viscometer for Coatings Development
This article introduces how to select a laboratory rotational viscometer in coatings research and development. It first explains the principle of rotational viscometers measuring viscosity based on shear resistance, and then points out that key parameters to consider during selection include measurement range, shear rate, temperature control, and rotor configuration.
High-temperature viscometer evaluates the flow characteristics of ceramic coatings before sintering.
This article introduces how to use a high-temperature viscometer to evaluate the flow characteristics of ceramic coatings before sintering. During measurement, the instrument detects changes in the viscosity of the coating sample under simulated sintering temperature conditions using rotational or oscillatory principles.
Practical Guide to Selecting Rotors and Speeds for Rotational Viscometers
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High-temperature viscometer measures the flow behavior of powder coatings in the molten state.
This article introduces the use of a high-temperature viscometer to measure the flow behavior of powder coatings in their molten state. Powder coatings need to melt and flow before curing, a process that directly affects the smoothness and performance of the coating.
Temperature-controlled Rotational Viscometer Simulates Coating Rheology in Construction Environments
This article introduces how to use a temperature-controlled rotational viscometer to simulate construction environments in order to study the flow characteristics of coatings. The viscosity of coatings changes under different temperatures and shear conditions, which affects their application performance.
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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.
Comparison of Rotational Viscometer and Capillary Rheometer in Testing the Flowability of Resin Processing
The rotational viscometer measures torque via rotor rotation, making it suitable for testing the static or low-shear fluidity of resins under low shear rates, with simple and quick operation. The capillary rheometer, on the other hand, forces samples through a capillary to simulate high-shear processing, providing flow data closer to actual production conditions, but it is more complex and time-consuming to operate.
Rotational Viscometer Measures Viscosity and Processability of Resin Melts
A rotational viscometer calculates viscosity by measuring the torque experienced by a rotor as it rotates in the resin melt, thereby helping to understand the material's processing properties.