Viscosity Cups according to ASTM D 1200 (Ford)
Product Description:
The process of flow through an orifice can often be used as a relative measurement and
classification of viscosity. This measured kinematic viscosity is generally expressed in
seconds of flow time which can be converted into Centistokes using a viscosity disc
calculator. Viscosity Flow Cups are used for measuring the consistency of paints,
varrishes and other similar products.
Standards:				ASTM D 1200
Application/ application area’s:				Laboratory
Features:
A relatively deep well surrounding the top of the cup serves to catch any overflow.
The design of the cup and orifice eliminable hard to clean recesses.
The outside dimensions have been chosen to support the TQC stands.
TQC viscosity cups are made underline continuing quality control procedures.
Each cup is provided with an engraved unique serial number.
Standard delivery:		Each viscosity cup comes with a hard plastic storage case, with protective soft material on the inside.
Use:
According to the standard all measurements should be made at 25๐C. Temperature drift during the test should be kept to a minimum and should not exceed +/-0.2๐C. Adjust the temperature of the material to be measured if necessary.
Select the proper orifice to be used from the specification table, which depends on the expected viscosity range of the material to be measured.
Once the viscosity cup is truly horizontal (this is best achieved using a cup stand and bubble level), cover the exit orifice and fill the cup making sure that the meniscus of the liquid is above the rim of the cup.
Using the glass draw plate, remove the meniscus into the overflow ring and close the cup
The distance between the orifice of the flow cup and the surface of the receiving sample has to be more than 100mm. Open the exit orifice and remove the glass draw plate. Time between the removal of the glass draw plate and the first break in the liquid’s flow is measured.
Technical data:
Viscosity Cup Type FR10
Cup: Stainless steel
Nozzle: Stainless steel, fixed
Acc. to: ASTM D 1200
Weight: 556-558 gram*
Max. Width: 92 mm
Height: 74 mm
* (depending on orifice)
Article Number	Product Desar.		Ø Orifice (mm)		Viscosity Range (0Bt)*	Flow  times (sec.)*
VF2041	No.1		2.1		10-35	55-100
VF2042	No.2		2.8		25-120	40-100
VF2043	No.3		3.4		40-220	30-100
VF2044	No.4		4.1		70-370	30-100
VF2045	No.5		5.8		200-1200	30-100
* For information purposes only; all approximate values at 25๐C.