Viscosity
The extent to which a liquid resists a tendency to flow is defined as viscosity. In the coatings industry, this
behaviour is one of the key parameters.
Elcometer manufactures and supplies a wide range of viscosity gauges from flow cups and dip cups to
rotational and cone and plate viscometers.
Flow Cups: 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.
Dip Cups:
Using the same principle as flow cups, dip cups – Frikmar, Zahn, Shell, etc. – can be used to
provide a quick viscosity measurement on the shop floor or on site.
Rotational:
Rotational viscometers are used to determine the viscosity of liquids which do not depend
solely on temperature and pressure. The behaviour of non-Newtonian liquids can be determined
using a range of rotational viscometers in particular the Cone and Plate viscometers
(see pages 14-17).
Flow & Dip Cups
Viscosity Cup Reference Table1
Range (cSt) Time (seconds)
Cup Type
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Advised Kinematic** Drain Time**
Standard Oil Viscosity (cSt) (seconds)
DIN 4 96 683 25 150 S200 460 101.5 ISO 3 7 42 30 100 S20 34 82.5 ISO 4 34 135 30 100 N35 66 47 ISO 5 91 326 30 100 N100 230 71 ISO 6 188 684 30 100 S200 460 68 ASTM 1 10 35 55.5 106.5 N10 or C10* 17 69.5 ASTM 2 25 120 35.5 87.5 S20 or C20* 34 41.5 ASTM 3 49 220 28 102 S60 or C60* 120 58.5 ASTM 4 70 370 23 101 S60 or C60* 120 35.5 ASTM 5 200 1200 18.5 101 S200 or C200* 460 40 ZAHN 1 5 56 33.5 80 N10 or C10* 17 44.5 ZAHN 2 21 231 20 80 S60 or C60* 120 48 ZAHN 3 146 848 20 80 S200 or C200* 460 47 ZAHN 4 222 1110 20 80 S200 or C200* 460 36 ZAHN 5 460 1840 20 80 N350 or C350* 850 36.5 AFNOR 2.5 5Cps 140Cps 30 250 S60 120 *** AFNOR 4 50Cps 1100Cps 20 300 S200 460 *** AFNOR 6 510Cps 5100Cps 30 300 S600 1600 ***
* The ‘S’ and ‘N’ prefix you have dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity and density at different temperatures; with the ‘C’ prefix, kinematic viscosity and drain time is at 25ºC (77ºF) for Zahn, Ford and Shell Cups.
** Kinematic viscosity and drain times mentioned above are approximate values at 25ºC (77ºF). Exact values will be displayed on the standard oil bottle.
*** For comparison only.
Elcometer 2400 Viscosity Disc
A conversion table that allows the viscosity (in cSt) and flow times of different cups to be compared.
Front: No. 4 Cups according to BS, NF, ASTM, DIN and Zahn 2.
Back: No. 3-4-5-6 Cups according to ISO and Zahn 3, as well as Gardner Bubble
Viscometers.
Model Description Part Number
Elcometer 2400 Elcometer 2400 Viscosity Conversion Disc KT002400N003
Elcometer 7300 Digital Stopwatch
A professional high precision, Digital LCD pocket sized stopwatch for measuring flow time.
Features include:
• Time/calendar display: hour, minute, second, month, day, date. • Stopwatch:1/
100second for 30 minutes, 1 second up to 24 hours.
• 12/24 hour display mode.
Model Description Part Number
Elcometer 7300 Digital Stopwatch K0007300M201
Accessories Replacement Battery (LR44)
T9991359-How to use a Viscosity Cup
Once the viscosity cup is truely 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. 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.
Wet Film Applicators
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Elcometer Viscosity Cups (AFNOR, BS, DIN, FORD, ISO)
Very easy to use instruments of anodized aluminium with a stainless steel orifice, for measuring the consistency of paints, varnishes and similar products.
The measured kinematic viscosity is generally expressed in seconds (s) flow time. If the standards stipulate conversion methods the flow time can be converted in centistokes (cSt) and, a calibration certificate is available upon request.
The cups can be supplied separately or with an adjustable stand which includes a precision level and an overflow glass draw plate. The stand can also be supplied with a flow jacket for temperature control (thermo jacket).
Several ranges are available, according to standards; from 5 to 5100cSt.
Model Cup Number Viscosity Cup Type Range Centistokes (cSt)1 Part Number
Elcometer 2350/1 2 DIN - K0002350M001
Elcometer 2350/2 4 DIN 96-683 K0002350M002
Elcometer 2350/3 6 DIN - K0002350M003
Elcometer 2350/4 8 DIN - K0002350M004
Elcometer 2351/1 1 FORD ASTM 10-35 K0002351M001
Elcometer 2351/2 2 FORD ASTM 25-120 K0002351M002
Elcometer 2351/3 3 FORD ASTM 49-220 K0002351M003
Elcometer 2351/4 4 FORD ASTM 70-370 K0002351M004
Elcometer 2351/5 5 FORD ASTM 200-1200 K0002351M005
Elcometer 2352/1 2.5 AFNOR NFT 5-140 K0002352M001
Elcometer 2352/2 4 AFNOR NFT 50-1100 K0002352M002
Elcometer 2352/3 6 AFNOR NFT 510-5100 K0002352M003
Elcometer 2353/1 3 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 7-42 K0002353M001
Elcometer 2353/2 4 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 34-135 K0002353M002
Elcometer 2353/3 5 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 91-326 K0002353M003
Elcometer 2353/4 6 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 188-684 K0002353M004
Elcometer 2353/5 8 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM - K0002353M005
Elcometer 2354/1 2 BS - K0002354M001
Elcometer 2354/2 3 BS - K0002354M002
Elcometer 2354/3 4 BS - K0002354M003
Elcometer 2354/4 5 BS - K0002354M004
Elcometer 2354/5 6 BS - K0002354M005
Accessories Stand with Bubble Level for Cup and Glass Draw Plate KT002400N001
Double-walled Stand with Thermojacket (but without thermobath) KT002400N002
2400 Viscosity Conversion Disc (see page 6) KT002400N003
Bubble Level for Viscosity Cup KT002400P001
Viscosity Glass Draw Plate KT002400P999
Stopwatches (see page 6)
Viscosity Standard Oils for Calibration (see page 10)
Elcometer provides a viscosity recalibration service using state of the art climate controlled facilities, for information please contact Elcometer.
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Viscosity Standard Oils
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see page 10
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DIN 53211 FORD ASTM D1200 AFNOR NFT 30-014 ISO 2431 DIN 53224 NFT 30 070 NF EN 535 ASTM D1525 NBN T22-108 BS 3900 A6Elcometer FRIKMAR Viscosity Cups with Handle
Thanks to its handle, this cup is very easy to use and performs quick controls in the workshop or during the manufacturing process. Ideal for measuring the consistency of paints, varnishes and similar products.
The cup is first dipped into the product to be measured, then empties through the orifice. The measured kinematic viscosity is generally expressed in seconds (s) flow time, which can be converted to Centistokes (cSt), if standard stipulates conversion method. Several ranges are available, according to standards; from 7 to 1100cSt.
Model Cup Number Viscosity Cup Type Range Centistokes (cSt)1 Part Number
Elcometer 2434/1 2 DIN - K0002434M001
Elcometer 2434/2 4 DIN 96-683 K0002434M002
Elcometer 2434/3 6 DIN - K0002434M003
Elcometer 2434/4 8 DIN - K0002434M004
Elcometer 2435/1 4 ASTM ASTM D 1200 70-370 K0002435M001
Elcometer 2436/1 4 AFNOR NTT AFNOR NTT 30-014 50-1100 K0002436M001
Elcometer 2437/1 2 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM - K0002437M001
Elcometer 2437/2 3 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 7-42 K0002437M002
Elcometer 2437/3 4 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 34-135 K0002437M003
Elcometer 2437/6 5 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 91-326 K0002437M006
Elcometer 2437/4 6 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM 188-684 K0002437M004
Elcometer 2437/5 8 ISO DIN NF NBN ASTM - K0002437M005
Accessories 2400 Viscosity Conversion Disc (see page 6) KT002400N003
Stopwatches (see page 6)
Viscosity Standard Oils for Calibration (see page 10)
Elcometer provides a viscosity recalibration service using state of the art, climate controlled facilities, for information please contact Elcometer.
Elcometer 2210 Zahn Viscosity Cups
Easy-to-use stainless steel apparatus, for quick viscosity measurement of products on site or during production. The cup is first dipped into the product to be measured, then empties through the orifice.
The measured kinematic viscosity is generally expressed in seconds (s) flow time, which can be converted to Centistokes (cSt).
Five different orifices for measurements between 5 and 1840cSt are available.
Model Cup Number Range Centistokes (cSt)1 Part Number
Elcometer 2210/1 1 5-56 K0002210M001
Elcometer 2210/2 2 21-231 K0002210M002
Elcometer 2210/3 3 146-848 K0002210M003
Elcometer 2210/4 4 222-1110 K0002210M004
Elcometer 2210/5 5 460-1840 K0002210M005
Accessories 2400 Viscosity Conversion Disc (see page 6) KT002400N003
Stopwatches (see page 6)
Viscosity Standard Oils for Calibration (see page 10)
Elcometer provides a viscosity recalibration service using state of the art, climate controlled facilities, for information please contact Elcometer.
DIN 53211 ISO 2431 DIN 53224 NFT 30 070 NF EN 535 ASTM D 1525 NBNT 22-108
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 1084 ASTM D 4212
ASTM D 3794
Elcometer 2310 Shell Viscosity Cups
A stainless steel cup for quick measurements on-site or during production. This cup is often used in the printing or ink industry. The cup is first dipped into the product to be measured, then empties through the orifice.
The measured kinematic viscosity is generally expressed in seconds (s) flow time, which can be converted to Centistokes (cSt).
Six different ranges are available for measurements between 2 and 1300cSt.
Model Cup Number Range Centistokes (cSt)1 Part Number
Elcometer 2310/1 1 2-20 K0002310M001 Elcometer 2310/2 2 10-50 K0002310M002 Elcometer 2310/3 3 30-120 K0002310M003 Elcometer 2310/4 4 70-270 K0002310M004 Elcometer 2310/5 5 125-520 K0002310M005 Elcometer 2310/6 6 320-1300 K0002310M006
Accessories 2400 Viscosity Conversion Disc (see page 6) KT002400N003
Stopwatches (see page 6)
Viscosity Standard Oils for Calibration (see page 10)
Elcometer provides a viscosity recalibration service using state of the art, climate controlled facilities, for information please contact Elcometer.
Elcometer 2215 Lory LCH Cup
Conventional cylindrical cup with a needle fixed into the bottom for quick measurements on-site or during production.
The cup is first dipped into the product to be measured, then emptied. The flow time elapses when the point of the needle appears.
Model Cup Number Range Centistokes (cSt)1 Part Number
Elcometer 2215/1 1 50-1100 K0002215M001
Accessories Stopwatches (see page 6)
Elcometer provides a viscosity recalibration service using state of the art, climate controlled facilities, for information please contact Elcometer.
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Density/Specific Gravity Cups
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see page 18
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Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 4212
Elcometer 2410 Viscosity Standard Oils for Calibration
In order to check your viscosity cup’s calibration or to certify it for ISO purposes, it is imperative that you use viscosity standards.
Standard oils have a specific drain time, dependent on the viscosity cup type (Ford, Shell, Zahn, etc), and the orifice or cup number used.
To check the viscosity cup, simply use the standard viscosity oils in place of your liquid and measure the drain time.
(1/2Litre/1 Pint).
Model Description Part Number
Elcometer 2410/1 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil S20 - 31 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M001
Elcometer 2410/2 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil S60 - 100 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M002
Elcometer 2410/3 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil S200 - 400 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M003
Elcometer 2410/4 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil S600 - 1400 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M004
Elcometer 2410/11 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil N10 - 15 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M011
Elcometer 2410/12 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil N100 - 210 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M012
Elcometer 2410/13 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil N350 - 750 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M013
Elcometer 2410/21 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil C20 - 34 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M021
Elcometer 2410/22 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil C60 - 120 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M022
Elcometer 2410/23 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil C100 - 230 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M023
Elcometer 2410/24 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil C200 - 460 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M024
Elcometer 2410/25 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil C350 - 850 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M025
Elcometer 2410/26 Canon Standard Viscosity Oil C600 - 1600 CPS at 25˚C K0002410M026
Elcometer provides a viscosity recalibration service using state of the art, climate controlled facilities, for information please contact Elcometer.
Elcometer 4260 NYPC Levelling Tester
Made of stainless steel with straight scraper fitted with 5 pairs of notches of increasing depth from 25µm to 4.06mm (1 to 160mils), the Elcometer 4260 NYPC Levelling Tester is used to determine a coating’s ability to level before curing.
Once the drawdown has been made on a horizontal, firm surface, leave the coating to cure. Once the coating is dry, identify the thickness at which the pair of film stripes merge.
Model Description Part Number
Metric Imperial
Elcometer 4260/1 Elcometer 4260 NYPC Levelling Tester K0004260M201 K0US4260M201
Accessories Test Charts (see pages 33-38)
Test Charts
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see pages 33-38
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Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 2801
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 2801 FMTS 141A Method 4494
Elcometer 4270 Sag Tester
Made of stainless steel, the straight scraper has 10 adjacent notches of increasing clearance. The Elcometer 4270 Sag Tester is used to establish the coatings resistance to sag due to gravity.
After the product has been spread, the contrast chart is immediately placed in a vertical position with the thinnest film at the top. The thickness at which the stripes join indicates the tendency to sag.
Model Description Range Part Number
µm mils Metric Imperial
Elcometer 4270/1 4270 Sag Tester 75-300 3-12 K0004270M001 K0US4270M001
Elcometer 4270/2 4270 Sag Tester 25-150 1-6 K0004270M002 K0US4270M002
Elcometer 4270/3 4270 Sag Tester 350-1500 14-60 K0004270M203 K0US4270M203
Elcometer 4270/4 4270 Sag Tester 100-600 4-24 K0004270M204 K0US4270M204
Accessories Test Charts (see pages 33-38)
Elcometer 4280 NYPC Levelling & Sag Tester
The Elcometer 4280 combines the Elcometer 4260 NYPC Levelling Test with the Sag Test of the Elcometer 4270.
This dual gauge is used to assess a coating’s levelling characteristics and its resistance to sag due to gravity.
Model Description Range Part Number
µm mils Metric Imperial
Elcometer 4280 Elcometer 4280 NYPC Levelling and Sag Tester 75-300 3-12 K0004280M001 K0US4280M001
Accessories Test Charts (see pages 33-38)
Elcometer 4290 Sag Quadruplex Film Applicator
This stainless steel film applicator has 4 spreading edges in the form of a straight scraper each with 4, 6 or 10 adjacent notches (depending on the model) of variable depth. Simultaneously applying several stripes of film of increasing thickness.
Ideal for the determination of opacity or hiding power.
Number of Apertures Between Part Number
Model Description
Apertures µm mils Metric Imperial
Elcometer 4290/1 4290 Sag Quadruplex Applicator 16 25-450 1-18 K0004290M001 K0US4290M001
Elcometer 4290/3 4290 Sag Quadruplex Applicator 24 10-400 0.4-16 K0004290M003 K0US4290M003
Elcometer 4290/2 4290 Sag Quadruplex Applicator 40 10-500 0.4-20 K0004290M002 K0US4290M002
Accessories Test Charts – for our complete range (see pages 33-38)
Can be used in accordance with: FMTS 141A Method 4494
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 2801 FMTS 141A Method 4494
Elcometer 2280 Matthis Fluidometer
A simple and easy-to-use instrument to measure the fluidity of a coating. The product to be measured is poured into a semi-spherical cavity of the instrument, which is in the horizontal position. The instrument is then lifted vertically allowing the liquid to flow under gravity, in the groove, which is graduated in mm.
The distance it flows after approximately 10 seconds ±0.5 seconds, measured with the sand timer provided, indicates the fluidity of the coating.
Model Description Part Number
Elcometer 2280/1 Matthis Fluidometer K0002280M001
Accessories Spare Sand Bottle KT002280N001
Elcometer 2290 Daniel Flow Gauge
This simple instrument is used to assess the ability of thick or paste-like materials such as paints or printing inks to flow.
The product is poured into the semi-cylindrical reservoir. When the instrument is lifted vertically, the product runs on a graduated plate, which is fixed perpendicular to the reservoir. The distance covered in a given time is the measure of the fluidity.
Model Description Part Number
Elcometer 2290/1 Daniel Flow Gauge K0002290M001
Test Charts
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Rotational Viscosity
Viscosity – A measure of the resistance of a liquid to flow.
Thixotropic – Describes materials that are gel-like at rest but liquid when agitated.
Centipoise – A unit of measurement of which water is the standard at 1cP.
Newtonian Liquids – The viscosity of a Newtonian liquid is dependent only on temperature, not on shear
rate and time.
Non-Newtonian liquids - time dependent. The viscosity of the liquid is dependent on temperature, shear
rate and time.
Depending on how viscosity changes with time the flow behaviour is characterised as:
• Thixotropic (time thinning, i.e. viscosity decreases with time).
• Rheopetic (time thickening, i.e. viscosity increases with time).
Thixotropic liquids are quite common in the chemical and food industries. Rheopectic liquids are very rare.
Note: some liquids show time thinning behaviour due to breakdown of structure. This phenomenon is
sometimes known as Rheomaiaxis.
Non-Newtonian liquids - time independent. The viscosity of a Non-Newtonian time independent liquid is
dependent not only on temperature but also on shear rate.
Depending on how viscosity changes with shear rate, the flow behaviour is characterised as:
• shear thinning – also known as Pseudoplastics - the viscosity decreases with increased shear rate.
• shear thickening – also known as Dilatant - the viscosity increases with increased shear rate.
• plastic - exhibits a so-called yield value, i.e. a certain shear stress must be applied before flow occurs.
Elcometer 2200 Digital Viscometer
This simple to use rotational viscometer consists of a spindle and paddle. The spindle is rotated at 200rpm and, when the paddle is immersed in the sample coating, the Elcometer 2200 automatically calculates the viscosity value from the power required to maintain the spindle at 200rpm.
A Choice of Three Viscosity Ranges.
A digital display, at a flick of a switch, shows the reading selected in either: • Centipoises
• Krebs Units • Grams
The Elcometer 2200 can also be fitted with an air purge for use in a hazardous environment.
Range Centipoise: 150 to 4000cP Krebs Units: 40 to 140KU KU Weight: 35 to 1150g
Resolution Centipoise: 1.0cP Krebs Units: 0.1KU Weight: 1.0g
Accuracy ± 1.0% of full scale
Spindle Rotation Speed 200rpm ±0.2rpm
Model Description Part Number
UK 240V EUR 220V US 110V
Elcometer 2200/1 Elcometer 2200 Digital Viscometer K0UK2200M202 K0002200M202 K0US2200M202
Elcometer 2200/2 Elcometer 2200 Digital Viscometer with air purge K0UK2200M203 K0002200M203 K0US2200M203
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 562 ASTM D 856 ASTM D 1131 FTMS 141 M 4281
Elcometer 2205 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer
The Elcometer 2205 Cone and Plate Viscometer has been designed specifically to provide high shear rate tests for coatings.
Running at a single speed of 900rpm (60Hz) or 750rpm (50Hz), the Elcometer 2205 Analogue Cone and Plate Viscometer comes in two model variations:
Low Temperature Models - Choose from either a range of single pre-set temperature
models or a single model with three pre-set temperatures.
High Temperature Models - Supplied in 3 temperature ranges with 6 pre-set temperatures. The low temperature Viscometer: Designed to facilitate routine measurement of the
viscosity of paints. Good correlation with application methods (e.g. brushing) is ensured by the use of a high rate of shear (10,000 sec-1). The cone and plate principle is selected because this is one of the most convenient ways of obtaining high rates of shear. The ranges of measurement of 0-2, 0-5poise and 0-10poise are chosen as suitable for most normal paints. Alternative rates of shear or ranges of measurement can be obtained by using cones of alternative size or angle – see page 17 for the range of cone types available.
Temperature control is essential in measuring the viscosity of paint. This Viscometer has a built-in provision for holding the sample at the temperature regardless of normal variations in the bulk sample or in room temperature. Heating or cooling of the sample is by a Peltier effect semi-conductor device. The sample reaches the control temperature in no more than 15 seconds.
The high temperature Viscometer: Designed for the control of the viscosity of resins, bitumen, hot melts and similar products, during
manufacture.
These Viscometers enable a very small sample from the cooking vessel to be checked for viscosity in less than a minute. The instrument is thermostatically controlled over a wide range of temperatures, one of which is selected so that the melt viscosity of the resin comes within the viscosity range of the instrument. In this way, thinning tests are eliminated and a quick and accurate determination of resin viscosity is obtained.
Ease of cleaning is ensured by the small sample required and the ease of access made possible by the simple geometry of the cone and plate principle. A wipe with paper tissue and suitable solvent is all that is normally required.
0-2poise at 10,000sec-1 0-10poise at 10,000sec
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Standard Viscosity Range 0-2.5poise at 10,000sec-1 0-20poise at 2,500sec
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0-5poise at 10,000sec-1 0-40poise at 2,500sec
-1
0-100poise at 2,500sec-1
Cone Type To suit range: 0-2, 0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 0-40, 0-100poise
Accuracy ±2% of full scale, confirmed using oils traceable to National Standards Temperature control of sample One or three switched temperatures in the range 10-75ºC, (50-167ºF)
Six temperatures in the range 25-230ºC, (77-446ºF) Variable temperature resolution ±0.1ºC (±0.2ºF)
Model Description Temperature Part Number
Type Range UK 240V EUR 220V US 110V
Elcometer 2205/1 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 1 20ºC (68ºF) K0UK2205M001 K0002205M001 K0US2205M001 Elcometer 2205/2 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 1 23ºC (73.4ºF) K0UK2205M002 K0002205M002 K0US2205M002 Elcometer 2205/3 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 1 25ºC (77ºF) K0UK2205M003 K0002205M003 K0US2205M003 Elcometer 2205/4 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 1 30ºC (86ºF) K0UK2205M004 K0002205M004 K0US2205M004 Elcometer 2205/10 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 3 10-75ºC (50-167ºF) K0UK2205M010 K0002205M010 K0US2205M010 Elcometer 2205/21 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 6 25-150ºC (77-302ºF) K0UK2205M021 K0002205M021 K0US2205M021 Elcometer 2205/22 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 6 25-200ºC (77-392ºF) K0UK2205M022 K0002205M022 K0US2205M022 Elcometer 2205/23 Analogue Cone & Plate Viscometer 6 25-230ºC (77-446ºF) K0UK2205M023 K0002205M023 K0US2205M023 Please select the cone type required for your coatings application from the Cone List on page 17.
Can be used in accordance with: BS 3900 A7 ASTM D 2196
Elcometer 2206 Digital Cone & Plate Viscometer
The Elcometer 2206 is a Cone and Plate Viscometer designed for quick results, required by Process Control and Quality Departments when monitoring production. Although
manufactured in a rugged design needed for manufacturing, the Elcometer 2206 has a range of features to meet the ever demanding controls on modern production standards. A range of low and high temperature models are available to meet your exact requirement. Choose either a single temperature, 3 or 6 pre-set temperatures or set your own
temperature using our variable temperature model.
Used in the paint, varnish, inks, resins, food, bitumen, oil, adhesives and pharmaceutical industries.
The low temperature Viscometer: Designed to facilitate routine measurement of the
viscosity of paints. Good correlation with application methods (e.g. brushing) is ensured by the use of a high rate of shear (10,000 sec-1). The cone and plate principle is selected because this is one of the most convenient ways of obtaining high rates of shear. The ranges of measurement of 0-2, 0-5poise and 0-10poise are chosen as suitable for most normal paints. Alternative rates of shear or ranges of measurement can be obtained by using cones of alternative size or angle.
Temperature control is essential in measuring the viscosity of paint. This Viscometer has built-in provision for holding the sample at the temperature regardless of normal variations in the bulk sample or in room temperature. Heating or cooling of the sample is by a Peltier effect semi-conductor device. The sample reaches the control temperature in no more than 15 seconds.
The high temperature Viscometer: Designed for the control of the viscosity of resins, bitumen, hot melts and similar products, during
manufacture.
These Viscometers enable a very small sample from the cooking vessel to be checked for viscosity in less than a minute. The instrument is thermostatically controlled over a wide range of temperatures, one of which is selected so that the melt viscosity of the resin comes within the viscosity range of the instrument.
In this way, thinning tests are eliminated and a quick and accurate determination of resin viscosity is obtained.
Ease of cleaning is ensured by the small sample required and the ease of access made possible by the simple geometry of the cone and plate principle. A wipe with paper tissue and suitable solvent is all that is normally required.
0-2poise at 10,000sec-1 0-10poise at 10,000sec
-1
Standard Viscosity Range 0-2.5poise at 10,000sec-1 0-20poise at 2,500sec
-1
0-5poise at 10,000sec-1 0-40poise at 2,500sec
-1
0-100poise at 2,500sec-1
Cone Type To suit range: 0-2, 0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 0-40, 0-100poise
Accuracy ±2% of full scale, confirmed using oils traceable to National Standards. Temperature control of sample One or three switched temperatures in the range 10-75ºC, (50-167ºF)
Six temperatures in the range 25-230ºC, (77-446ºF)
Variable Temperature Setting 10-75ºC or 25-230ºC (50-167ºF or 77-446ºF) Variable temperature resolution ±0.1ºC (±0.2ºF)
Model Description Temperature Part Number
Type Range UK 240V EUR 220V US 110V
Elcometer 2206/1 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 1 20ºC (68ºF) K0UK2206M001 K0002206M001 K0US2206M001 Elcometer 2206/2 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 1 23ºC (73.4ºF) K0UK2206M002 K0002206M002 K0US2206M002 Elcometer 2206/3 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 1 25ºC (77ºF) K0UK2206M003 K0002206M003 K0US2206M003 Elcometer 2206/4 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 1 30ºC (86ºF) K0UK2206M004 K0002206M004 K0US2206M004 Elcometer 2206/10 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 3 10-75ºC (50-167ºF) K0UK2206M010 K0002206M010 K0US2206M010 Elcometer 2206/21 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 6 25-150ºC (77-302ºF) K0UK2206M021 K0002206M021 K0US2206M021 Elcometer 2206/22 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 6 25-200ºC (77-392ºF) K0UK2206M022 K0002206M022 K0US2206M022 Elcometer 2206/23 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer 6 25-230ºC (77-446ºF) K0UK2206M023 K0002206M023 K0US2206M023 Elcometer 2206/30 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer variable 10-75ºC (50-167ºF) K0UK2206M030 K0002206M030 K0US2206M030 Elcometer 2206/31 Digital Cone and Plate Viscometer variable 25-230ºC (77-446ºF) K0UK2206M031 K0002206M031 K0US2206M031 Please select the cone type required for your coatings application from the Cone List on page 17.
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 4287 BS 3900 A7
Elcometer 2207 Multi-Speed Digital Cone & Plate Viscometer
The Elcometer 2207 Cone and Plate Viscometer allows the User to not only select the appropriate temperature range (between 10º and 230ºC, [50º – 446ºF]), but also take readings at variable shear rates using the Elcometer 2207’s multiple speed control. The User has the option of either a three speed model or an 8 speed model for even greater choice. See page 17 for a list of the range of viscosity values at each of the different speeds.
Select from a range of different temperature options – single temperature, 3 or 6 pre-set temperatures or user definable temperatures.
• Only a small sample is required – very easy to clean.
• The Elcometer 2207 provides an accurate result – in seconds. • Wide temperature range – pre-set or user variable.
• Thermostatic control. • Latched button. • Auto – zero.
• Recalibration by a simple lever adjustment.
• Digital display indicates: Operating Range and Reading value in poise (P).
Full Scale Poise Ranges: 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 100poise at 750rpm; 62.5, 125, 250, 500poise at 60rpm.
Standard Viscosity Range See Multi-Speed Range Table on page 17
Accuracy ±2% of full scale, confirmed using oils traceable to National Standards. Temperature control of sample One or three switched temperatures in the range 10-75ºC, (50-167ºF)
Six temperatures in the range 25-230ºC, (77-446ºF)
Variable Temperature Setting 10-75ºC or 25-230ºC, (50-167ºF or 77-446ºF) Variable temperature resolution ±0.1ºC (±0.2ºF)
Cone Type Please select the cone type required for your coatings application from the Cone List on page 17.
Model Description Temperature Part Number
Type Range UK 240V EUR 220V US 110V
Elcometer 2207/1 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 3 speeds 20ºC (68ºF) K0UK2207M001 K0002207M001 K0US2207M001 Elcometer 2207/2 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 3 speeds 23ºC (73.4ºF) K0UK2207M002 K0002207M002 K0US2207M002 Elcometer 2207/3 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 3 speeds 25ºC (77ºF) K0UK2207M003 K0002207M003 K0US2207M003 Elcometer 2207/4 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 3 speeds 30ºC (86ºF) K0UK2207M004 K0002207M004 K0US2207M004 Elcometer 2207/10 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 3 temp, 3 speeds 10-75ºC (50-167ºF) K0UK2207M010 K0002207M010 K0US2207M010 Elcometer 2207/21 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 6 temp, 3 speeds 25-150ºC (77-302ºF) K0UK2207M021 K0002207M021 K0US2207M021 Elcometer 2207/22 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 6 temp, 3 speeds 25-200ºC (77-392ºF) K0UK2207M022 K0002207M022 K0US2207M022 Elcometer 2207/23 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 6 temp, 3 speeds 25-230ºC (77-446ºF) K0UK2207M023 K0002207M023 K0US2207M023 Elcometer 2207/30 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate variable, 3 speeds 10-75ºC (50-167ºF) K0UK2207M030 K0002207M030 K0US2207M030 Elcometer 2207/31 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate variable, 3 speeds 25-230ºC (77-446ºF) K0UK2207M031 K0002207M031 K0US2207M031 Elcometer 2207/41 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 8 speeds 20ºC (68ºF) K0UK2207M041 K0002207M041 K0US2207M041 Elcometer 2207/42 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 8 speeds 23ºC (73.4ºF) K0UK2207M042 K0002207M042 K0US2207M042 Elcometer 2207/43 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 8 speeds 25ºC (77ºF) K0UK2207M043 K0002207M043 K0US2207M043 Elcometer 2207/44 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 1 temp, 8 speeds 30ºC (86ºF) K0UK2207M044 K0002207M044 K0US2207M044 Elcometer 2207/50 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 3 temp, 8 speeds 10-75ºC (50-167ºF) K0UK2207M050 K0002207M050 K0US2207M050 Elcometer 2207/51 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 6 temp, 8 speeds 25-150ºC (77-302ºF) K0UK2207M051 K0002207M051 K0US2207M051 Elcometer 2207/52 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 6 temp, 8 speeds 25-200ºC (77-392ºF) K0UK2207M052 K0002207M052 K0US2207M052 Elcometer 2207/53 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate 6 temp, 8 speeds 25-230ºC (77-446ºF) K0UK2207M053 K0002207M053 K0US2207M053 Elcometer 2207/60 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate variable, 8 speeds 10-75ºC (50-167ºF) K0UK2207M060 K0002207M060 K0US2207M060 Elcometer 2207/61 Multi-Speed Cone & Plate variable, 8 speeds 25-230ºC (77-446ºF) K0UK2207M061 K0002207M061 K0US2207M061 Please select the cone type required for your coatings application from the Cone List on page 17.
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 4287 BS 3900 A7
Standard Viscosity Range Cone Type
Poise Shear Rate Part Number
2P 0-2 to 0-256poise 80-10,000 sec-1 KT002205N001 5P 0-5 to 0-640poise 80-10,000sec-1 KT002205N002 10P 0-10 to 0-1280poise 80-10,000sec-1 KT002205N003 20P 0-20 to 0-2560poise 20-2,500sec-1 KT002205N004 40P 0-40 to 0-5120poise 20-2,500sec-1 KT002205N005 100P 0-100 to 0-12800poise 20-2,500sec-1 KT002205N006
ELCOMETER 2207 MULTI-SPEED CONE AND PLATE VISCOMETER RANGE TABLE
Speed Range (Poise, P)
Setting rpm 5P Cone 10P Cone 20P Cone 40P Cone 100P Cone
1 5.86 640 1280 2560 5120 12800 2 11.22 320 640 1280 2560 6400 3 23.44 160 320 640 1280 3200 4 46.90 80 160 320 640 1600 5 937.5 40 80 160 320 800 6 187.5 20 40 80 160 400 7 375 10 20 40 80 200 8 750 5 10 20 40 100
ELCOMETER 2207 MULTI-SPEED CONE AND PLATE VISCOMETER CONVERSION FACTORS; RANGE SET AT 10.0P Multiply the reading obtained on the Elcometer 2207 by the relevant factor below to obtain the Poise Reading
Speed Shear Factor Shear Factor
Setting Rate 5P Cone 10P Cone Rate 20P Cone 40P Cone 100P Cone
1 78 64 128 20 256 512 1280 2 156 32 64 39 128 256 640 3 313 16 32 78 64 128 320 4 625 8 16 156 32 64 160 5 1250 4 8 313 16 32 80 6 2500 2 4 625 8 16 40 7 5000 1 2 1250 4 8 20 8 10000 0.5 1 2500 2 4 10