ASTM Flow Cup

ASTM flow cups determine viscosity by measuring the time it takes for a specific volume of fluid to flow out through a small hole at the bottom of the cup. They are used in industries such as paints and inks for on-site rapid testing of fluid flow characteristics, with results corresponding to the outflow time in seconds at standard temperature.
Selection
Select the appropriate flow cup number based on the viscosity range of the material being tested, taking into account the volatility of the material and the ambient temperature. Verify the chemical compatibility between the cup material and the material, and ensure that the orifice size meets the requirements of industry testing standards.

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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

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

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

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 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

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

Bakelite Cup body and stainless steel filter, flow time 0~ 150 seconds, flow hole diaMeter of 4mm, capacity of 100ml, in line with GB/T 1723 standard, can be used with the bracket to improve Stability.

$ 122.00

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

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, 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 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

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

Adopt aluminum alloy Cup body and stainless steel outflow nozzle, aperture 8mm, viscosity measurement range 600~ 2000cSt, outflow time 30~ 100s, in line with ISO and GB standards.

$ 151.00

It adopts aluminum alloy Cup body and stainless steel outflow nozzle structure, the outflow aperture is 6mm, and the outflow time of Newton-type liquid in the viscosity range of 188~ 684cSt can be measured, which meets the test requirements of international standards.

$ 146.00

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