Zahn Viscosity Cup ViscoMeter

The Zahn viscosity cup determines viscosity by measuring the time required for a fluid to flow out through a standard orifice at the bottom of the cup. It is used for on-site rapid testing of flow characteristics in coatings, inks, and similar materials. During operation, the cup is immersed in the sample, then lifted out, and the time for the fluid to completely drain is recorded. The viscosity value is obtained by referencing a conversion table.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement range with the sample viscosity; commonly, a No. 2 cup is used for 30-90 centistokes. Choose the cup number based on material characteristics; select a larger cup for high viscosity. Stainless steel material is corrosion-resistant. A thermometer and stopwatch are required for use. Different cup numbers correspond to different conversion formulas.

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Instruments

Adopting a double-sided design, the front supports No. 4 Cup and No. 2 Zahn Cup conversion, and the back supports ISO3-6, No. 3 Zahn Cup and Gardner Viscometer conversion, covering ISO2431, ASTM D4212 and other standards.

$ 256.00

Measurement range 400-1800cSt, equipped with 44ml Cup volume, correction factor 0.95-1, accurate viscosity test at 25 ℃ thermostatic environment.

$ 131.00

Portable design is easy to operate, volume 44ml, pore size 1.93mm, viscosity measurement range 5~ 60cst, outflow time 35~ 80s, suitable for rapid viscosity detection in the workshop.

$ 138.00

Filter diaMeter 2mm, viscosity measurement range up to 60cst, flow time 35-80 seconds, stainless steel durable and easy to clean, in line with international standards to ensure Measurement accuracy

$ 521.00

Filter diaMeter 4.3mm, viscosity measurement range 200-1200cst, stainless steel corrosion resistance, in line with international standards design, can quickly assess the liquid viscosity conformity.

$ 483.00

Immersion design, 2mm outflow aperture, viscosity measurement range 5~ 60cSt, stainless steel material, ASTM D4212 standard, correction factor 0.95~ 1.05.

$ 135.00

Made of stainless steel, filter diaMeter 5.3mm, viscosity measurement range 400-1800cst, can test high viscosity liquid, flow time 20-80 seconds, in line with international standards.

$ 485.00

Aperture 4.26mm, viscosity measurement range 200~ 1200cSt, stainless steel corrosion resistance, portable immersion design for easy operation, correction factor 0.95~ 1.05 to ensure accuracy.

$ 131.00

Made of stainless steel, aperture 3.76mm, Measurement range 100~ 800cSt, correction factor 0.95~ 1.05, in line with ASTM D4212 standard, suitable for Newton type liquid viscosity test.

$ 131.00

Made of stainless steel, with a flow hole diaMeter of 2.74mm and a capacity of 44ml, it can accurately measure liquids in the viscosity range of 20-250cSt at 25 +/- 0.2 ℃ Ambient Temperature.

$ 131.00

Made of stainless steel to ensure durability, the 2.7mm filter diaMeter is suitable for the viscosity range of 20-250cst, and the outflow time is controlled at 20-80 seconds. It is designed to meet ASTM standards to ensure measurement accuracy.

$ 478.00

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

Aperture 4mm and capacity 100ml design, aluminum Cup body with bracket, improve measurement Stability and accuracy, suitable for standard viscosity test environment.

$ 127.00

Using stainless steel material, filter diaMeter 3.8mm, viscosity measurement range 100-800cst, outflow time 20-80 seconds, suitable for medium viscosity fluid rapid test.

$ 478.00

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

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