CAV 4.2 Dual-Bath Kinetic Viscometer

The microprocessor-controlled CT-2000 series constant temperature bath accommodates viscometer tubes requiring a bath depth up to 12" and provides reliable temperature control from 10 °C to 150 °C. The unit accommodates up to 7 simultaneous viscosity determinations.

For Kinematic Viscosity up to 150 °C. Conforms to test methods ASTM D445/D446, ASTM D2171 and ISO 3104/3105

Features and Benefits

D445 precision in a modern, dependable design

• Temperature range: ambient to 100 °C (15 °C to 150 °C with available bath options)
  
• Viscosity range: 0.5 mm²/s (cSt) to 10,000 mm²/s (cSt) in 100-fold increments* (easily covering the range of 5 separate manual glass viscometers)
  
• Dual, independent baths enable simultaneous testing at two different temperatures
  
• Two fully accessible, 14-position sample handlers ensure reliable, unattended processing of up to 24 determinations per hour
  
• Automation provides an alternative to labor-intensive manual testing and reduces operator to operator variability
  
• A well tested CANNON viscometer platform offers reliability and dependable support
  
  Compact & self-contained with flexible configuration
  
• Simple, out-of-the-box installation
  
• 35% smaller footprint conserves lab space
  
• Optional, environmentally friendly Peltier cooling requires no external refrigeration
  
• An onboard computer permits preprogrammed test parameters to be run without an external PC
  
• VISCPRO® PC software enables programming of user-defined test methods and permits one PC to manage and control up to four instruments
  
• User-configurable reports may be viewed, printed, saved, and exported
  
  Reduced consumable costs
  
• Next generation Atlantic-style tubes reduce solvent usage and disposal costs by 50% over larger predecessor tubes
  
• Automated vial washing and drying enables reuse and reduces vial consumption
  
  Simplified maintenance and test versatility
  
• Modular bath for easy maintenance access
  
• Operators physically replace tubes in minutes, eliminating the need for related service calls
  
• Colored status indicator bath lights provide a simple indication of operational status
  
• Multiple predefined/user-defined test methods can be run within the same sample tray
  
• High throughput, selective zone heating of individual samples to temperatures from ambient to 100 °C
  
• Instrument includes standard dual-solvent input

*Some upper viscosity measurements may be limited by test temperature and sample type. Ubbelohde-style tubes (for volatile products that are not a pure solvent and high melt waxes) are also available in 100-fold increments and fast run 10-fold increments from 0.5 mm²/s (cSt) to 10,000 mm²/s (cSt).