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Dynamic viscosity
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Rotational Viscometer Series
VISCOLEAD SERIES
Durable, classic design.
Price range: low.
Delivering the best in efficiency and reliability, our rotational viscometers Viscolead Series are designed for solid performance and consistent, user-friendly experience. Equipped for flexible functionality, the viscolead viscometer series are suitable for a wide range of testing environments- even in the toughest of laboratory conditions. Economical and cost- effective, the Viscolead series product range is an ideal choice for the budget conscious user requiring straightforward and dependable productivity.
Models:
Viscolead ONE
Viscolead ADV
MASTER SERIES
Superior, premium performance.
Price range: medium.
With high performance technology, an enhanced digital interface and a distinguished modern design, our rotational viscometer Master series instruments have completely reinvented and transformed the capabilities of testing equipment.
Featuring a redesigned, full touch keypad and outfitted with the latest Bluetooth and WI-Fi technology.
Master series viscometers are ideal for users requiring maximum functionality and easy customization. An enriched USB interface offers users an improved mode of accessibility that can only be offered by the Master series.
Models:
SMART SERIES
Accurate, fast and technology advanced rotational viscometer with capacity touch keypads, graphic displays for faster access to menus and results, and USB connector to keep all data recorded. Indispensable in QC and R&D laboratories.
EVO EXPERT
Latest technology for viscosity measurement. New performance and features such as: WiFi connectivity, USB port, TFT screen and multifunctional options to upgrade your viscosity research to the highest level. EVO Expert series offers a unique and wide range of rheological applications.
SMART SERIES
EVO EXPERT
V-SERIES
Innovative, progressive technology.
Price range: high.
Featuring Fungilab’s award winning line of viscosity technology, V-Series instruments surpass the standard for equipment design and performance. The product range offers unique and groundbreaking options, patented technology, and a transformative user experience. Designed for wireless functionality, V- Series instruments are paired with an intuitive APP that definitely enhances security, accessibility and testing capabilities.
Matching productivity with ingenuity, Fungilab’s line of V- Series viscometers will revolutionize the user experience. Leading in quality and value, our product offers an incomparable design that excels at any budget.
Model:
V-SERIES
Accessories
SMALL SAMPLE ADAPTER (APM)
APM or small sample adapter and APM/B or small sample adapter without flow jacket consist of an accessory with a cylindrical sample chamber and spindles which allows the user to take accurate viscosity measurements with small volumes. (It is supplied without spindles).
Its rheological correct cylindrical geometry allows extremely accurate viscosity measurements and shear rate and shear stress determinations.
Stainless steel sample chamber, removable and easily cleaned.
Flow jacket that allows thermostatisation of the sample between -10 a +100°C (14 a 212 °F). • Under request: special flow jacket for reaching temperatures above 200°C.
Sample volume: from 8 to 13 ml, depending on the spindle used.
PT100 probe to determine the sample temperature with accuracy (optional).
Applications include:
- Casson viscosity of chocolate
- Thick film ink
- Shampoo
- Paint
- Printing Ink Varnish
LOW VISCOSITY ADAPTER (LCP)
The low viscosity adapter is used with the rotational viscometers to perform accurate and reproducible readings on materials with viscosity as low as 1 cP (mPa·s). Cylindrically designed for shear measurements. (Supplied with spindle.)
Technical features:
- Easy to clean, removable stainless steel sample container.
- Sample volume: from 16mL.
- Closed Tube – 16 mL
- Open Tube – vessel immersion
- Flow jacket for sample thematization.
- PT100 accurate temperature probe (optional).
Recommended use when:
- L model, sample viscosity <15 cP
- R model, sample viscosity < 100 cP
Viscosity range of 1cP (mPa•s) to 2,000 cP (mPa•s)
Coaxial cylinder geometry
Shear rate range of 0.12 to 305.9 sec-1
Applications include:
- Oils
- Slurries
- Polymer in solvent
- Ink Jet inks
HELDAL Unit
Materials which do not flow easily, cannot be measured using standard methods and standard spindles, since the spindle forms a hole or zone around it by cavitation. When comparative measurements of the consistency or apparent viscosity of this type of products are required, it is advisable to use the HELDAL unit and needle spindles. The measuring head of the viscometer moves up and down smoothly and automatically thanks to HELDAL, staying between pre-established limits and allowing the needle spindle to cut into the fresh material tracing a helicoidal path through the test sample.
For materials which do not flow easily
- Easy to use, set up and clean.
- Supplied with a motor, 6 T-shaped spindles and carrying case.
- Compatible with all FUNGILAB viscometers.
Helical flow pattern
Viscosity/consistency ranges to 800 x 106 cP (mPa•s)
Temperature to 300ºC
Sample sizes 100 ml and larger
Applications:
- Creams
- Pastes
- Gels
- Gelatines
- Other substances that do not flow
HELDAL
THERMOSPHERE
Thermosphere is specially designed to meet the requirements of AASHTO T316/ ASTM D4402 high temperature methods.
The precision and accuracy for controlling sample temperature up to 300C is ideal for asphalt industries as well as high viscosity samples.
Features:
- Compatible with all Fungilab viscometers
- Defined temperature up to 300C
- External device easy to use to control the temperature while measuring
Standard delivery:
- Choice of spindles
- Alignment Bracket
- Thermo Container with safety guard and cap
- Extracting tool
- Temperature controller
Accuracy
- Ambient to 80ºC < 0.5ºC
- 80ºC to 150ºC < 1.0ºC
- 150ºC to 300ºC < 1.5ºC
THERMOSPHERE
Standard oils
Certified Viscosity Standards
Fungilab offers a wide variety of certified viscosity standards for the calibration and verification of glass capillary viscometers, auto viscometers, rotational viscometers, flow cups and other viscosity measuring equipment.
Viscosity plays a critical role in the performance in different fields. Using a certified viscosity standard is essential for precise calibration and verification of viscosity measurements, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of analytical instrumentation.
All viscosity standards are traceable to the primary standard of pure water, having a Kinematic Viscosity of 1.0034 mm2/s at 20 °C, as adopted by National Metrology Laboratories such as NIST and national standard bodies like ASTM, IP and ISO. All certification is carried out in accordance with ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 accreditations.
General purpose viscosity standards
Fungilab ISO 17025 / ISO Guide 34 dual certified general purpose viscosity standards are tested in accordance with ASTM D 2162, (“Standard Practice for basic calibration of master viscometers and viscosity standard oils”).
They are fully traceable to national standards and are test equipment compatible.
- Certified according to ISO 17025 / ISO Guide 34 under UKAS accreditation
- Tested in accordance with ASTM D 2162 (“Standard Practice for basic calibration of master viscometers and viscosity standard oils”)
- Density g/mL in accordance with ASTM D 1480
- Kinematic (cSt), Dynamic Viscosity (mPa•s) & Density (g/mL) given at all temperatures
- Standard Pack Size 600mL, available also in 5L, 10L and 20L
- Fully traceable to national standards
- Ensures full compliance to ASTM & IP test method protocol
- Tamper evident security packaging
- Holographically marked to assure authenticity
Flow cup viscosity standards
Fungilab ISO 17025 / ISO Guide 34 dual certified flow cup standards are especially designed for use in DIN, Ford, ISO, Shell and Zahn flow cups and are also dual purpose density standards.
Certified at 20°C and 25°C, each value is tested to ASTM D 2162 for viscosity measurement and ASTM D 1480 for density measurement. Each value at every test temperature is tested to ASTM D 2162 and are NOT extrapolations.
- Certified according to ISO 17025 / ISO Guide 34 under UKAS accreditation
- Tested in accordance with ASTM D 2162 (“Standard Practice for basic calibration of master viscometers and viscosity standard oils”)
- Density g/mL in accordance with ASTM D 1480
- Kinematic (cSt), Dynamic Viscosity (mPa•s) & Density (g/mL) quoted at all temperatures
- Ensures full compliance to ASTM & IP test method protocol
- Full traceability to national standards
- Tamper evident security packaging
- Holographically marked to assure authenticity
General purpose silicone standards
Fungilab ISO 17025 / ISO 17034 dual certified Silicone Rotational Viscosity Standards are specifically formulated for use with rotational viscometers. Supplied in 600 mL ‘ready to use’ packs specially designed to eliminate the requirement to transfer the sample to a test beaker. Silicone viscosity standard fluids are most commonly used to verify calibration of Fungilab lab viscometers.
General purpose silicone fluids are the most commonly used standard for verifying calibration of your Fungilab Viscometer. Silicone Standards are Newtonian fluids which are accurate to ±1% of viscosity value. Silicone fluids provide excellent temperature stability. Fungilab Viscosity Standards are certified by methods traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Key Benefits
- Certified according to ISO 17025 / ISO 17034 under UKAS accreditation
- 600 mL of product supplied in a ready to use ‘test in pack’ container
- Tested and certified at 20°C and 25°C
- 24 month shelf life
- Ensures full compliance to international test method protocol
- Full traceability to national standards
Immersion thermostat with digital control THERMOVISC 150
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE FROM AMBIENT +5°C TO 150°C.
FEATURES
• LCD Screen
• Rear connection for additional PT100 probe. Automatic selection.
• Working volume depending of selected tank (12L or 20L)**
• Maximum working volume to maintain maximum temperature: 20 litres.
• Tank made of AISI 304 stainless steel.
• A clamp and finger screw attach the unit to the tank, alternatively the
extendible support bridge accessory can be used.
• Minimum fixing depth to the tank: 14 cm.
• Cooling coil included.
**NOTE: Available in 2 models: 12L tank REF: B150B12SE or 20L tank REF: B150B20SE. Ask for more technical details to our general email admin@fgb-company.com.
Immersion thermostat with digital control THERMOVISC 200
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE FROM AMBIENT +5°C TO 200°C.
With external refrigeration from -20 to 200ºC.
FEATURES
• TFT Screen
• RS-232, USB and Ethernet output.
• Working volume depending of selected tank (12L or 20L)**
• Maximum working volume to maintain maximum temperature: 20 litres.
• Tank made of AISI 304 stainless steel.
• A clamp and finger screw attach the unit to the tank, alternatively the
extendible support bridge accessory can be used.
• Minimum fixing depth to the tank: 14 cm.
• Cooling coil included.
**NOTE: Available in 2 models: 12L tank REF: B200B12SE or 20L tank REF: B200B20SE. Ask for more technical details to our general email admin@fgb-company.com.
Refrigerated / Heating Circulator THERMOVISC B100F8TFT
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE FROM -10°C TO 100°C.
FEATURES
• TFT Screen
• RS-232, USB and Ethernet output.
• Working volume 8l.
• AISI 304 stainless steel top and lid with an inner tank of AISI 304 stainless
Steel.
• Complete with pump for internal and external liquid circulation with push on
tube connectors for liquid and outlet.
• A drain tap is placed inside of the unit
• A hermetically sealed CFC compressor with a ventilated evaporator is
Mounted on anti-vibrations mounts.
NOTE: Also Available from -30°C TO 100°C. REF:B100F8TFT-30. Ask for more technical details to our general email admin@fgb-company.com.
LABORATORY DIVISION
Dynamic viscosity
Viscosity is part of the science of Rheology which quantifies the resistance materials give to changing shape.
Proper interpretation of viscosity data can reduce the rate of rejects while keeping production and formulation development costs to a minimum. Consistent product quality is ensured through proper viscosity measurements, either alone or in conjunction with compatible tests.
Dynamic viscosity testing can help with:
- Material characterization or “finger-printing”
- Standard testing methods to check for differences between batches
- Indirect way of measuring quality
- Product formulation
- Quality control
- Process control
- Design, optimization and operation of process equipment
Material characterization or “finger-printing”
Standard testing methods to check for differences between batches
Indirect way of measuring quality
Product formulation
Quality control
Process control
Design, optimization and operation of process equipment
Viscosity types
Dynamic viscosity
Centipoise (mPa*s)
Kinematic viscosity
Centistokes (mm2/sec)
Apparent viscosity
Centipoise (mPa*s)
Newton’s Law
According to Newton’s law, the viscosity of a fluid is constant. As shear rate changes, shear stress changes in proportion such that viscosity is constant. Common fluids that exhibit such behavior are:
Unfortunately for us, not all fluids follow Newton’s law. In fact, most fluids do not. For this reason, fluids are classified into two categories:
Rotational Viscometer
The viscosity is calculated from the measured torque and rotational speed, as well as the dimensions of the measuring geometry.
A fluid’s resistance to flow is measured by the torque it exerts on the rotating shaft of the viscometer.
Absolute viscosity: the measuring geometry fulfills certain requirements (which is the case of coaxial spindles).
Relative viscosity: the dimensions of the measuring geometry are not well defined.
Advantage
Flexibility in:
- Viscosity Range
- Temperature range
- Shear rate range
Application
For Newtonian and non-Newtonian substances and temperatures different from room temperature.