Rubber Compound Viscosity Tester

The rubber compound viscosity tester measures the internal resistance of fluids through rotational or capillary methods, reflecting their flow characteristics. It is used for quality control and process adjustments in industries such as coatings and inks to ensure product consistency meets usage requirements.
Selection
When selecting, consider the measurement range matching the sample viscosity, temperature control accuracy suiting the operating environment, rotor type corresponding to fluid characteristics, data output method meeting recording needs, and material corrosion resistance aligning with sample properties.

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Instruments

Using nitrile rubber material, length 100mm diaMeter 20mm, with excellent oil resistance and aging performance, suitable for inks proofing operation.

$ 123.00

Maximum load 0.5KN, specially designed for rubber materials to ensure stable and reliable tensile testing, suitable for a variety of Rubber mechanical properties testing.

$ 169.00

Suitable for medium hard resilience, rubber or microporous materials, Measurement range 0-100HE, more suitable for thinner or curved samples, can be used with handheld or supporting bench.

$ 183.00

Suitable for soft rubber, thermal plasticity resilience and other materials, Measurement range 0-100HO, resolution 1HO, can be used in hand or with the test bench, in line with ASTM D2240 standard.

$ 183.00

Suitable for soft rubber, thermal plasticity resilience and extremely soft plastics, Hardness Measurement range < 20 HDO, with real-time, peak, timing and average Measurement mode, can be connected to the computer for data management and analysis.

$ 590.00

Pin Travel 0~ 2.5mm, Measurement range 0~ 100HA, error +/- 1HA, can be used in the matching measuring rack or handheld, to meet a variety of rubber hardness testing needs.

$ 525.00

Suitable for low Hardness Rubber and Sponge Determination, Measurement range 20-90HAO, Indication Error ≤ +/- 1HAO, Portable design for quick field testing.

$ 141.00

Travel 0-1.25 mm, measurement error +/- 1HAM, pressure at the end of the needle 324-764mN, suitable for thin rubber samples with a thickness of 1.5mm or more, and can be used with a fixed load measuring rack.

$ 1122.00

Suitable for medium Hardness rubber, thermal plasticity resilience and other materials, Measurement range 0-100HB, can be hand-held or matched with a fixed load test bench to ensure stable measurement.

$ 183.00

Travel range of the crimp is 0~ 2.5mm, measurement error is +/- 1HAO, and the end pressure of the crimp is 0.55~ 8.05N, which is suitable for accurate Hardness detection of low Hardness rubber materials.

$ 251.00

Travel 0-1.25 mm, measurement error +/- 1HAM, suitable for thin rubber samples with a thickness of 1.5mm or more. Sensitivity is high, and it needs to be used with a constant load measuring rack to ensure Precision.

$ 921.00

Adopt double-pointer design, pressure needle Travel 0~ 2.5mm, measurement error +/- 1HAO, can be handheld or used with the bench, suitable for stable and fast detection of low Hardness rubber materials.

$ 148.00

Travel range 0~ 2.5mm, resolution 1HD, suitable for high-Hardness rubber and engineering plastics and other materials on-site determination, in line with multinational standards.

$ 501.00

Travel range of pressure needle 0~ 2.5mm, measurement error +/- 1HAO, suitable for low Hardness rubber and sponge materials, can be hand-held or installed on a fixed load measuring rack.

$ 525.00

Suitable for medium Hardness rubber and thermal plasticity resilience. Measurement range 0-100HDO, resolution 0.1HDO. Measurement mode of real-time, peak, timing and average. Linear dispersion analysis and storage.

$ 590.00

Articles

Application of High-Temperature Viscometer in Testing the Melt Viscosity Characteristics of Hot Melt Ink
This article introduces a method for testing the melt viscosity of hot-melt ink using a high-temperature viscometer. The test employs a rotational viscometer to measure the viscosity of three ink samples at different temperatures.
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.
Lab Mixer Selection - Viscosity Determines Torque
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The impact of temperature uniformity in laboratory water baths on viscosity measurement
This article discusses the importance of temperature uniformity in laboratory water baths for viscosity measurement. Viscosity is highly sensitive to temperature variations, and uneven temperature distribution within the water bath can lead to deviations in measurement results.
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.
The Zahn cup is used for the daily inspection of the viscosity of electrophoretic paint bath solutions.
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High-temperature viscometer evaluates the flow characteristics of ceramic coatings before sintering.
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Application of Desktop Viscometer Cups in Batch Sample Screening at Quality Inspection Centers
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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.
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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.
When selecting a laboratory disperser, it is essential to evaluate the dispersion capacity and the speed range.
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Rotational rheometer measures the viscosity and processing performance of polymer melts.
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