Description
Features
- Temperature range Ambient to 150 °C
- Stability ±0.02 up to and including 100 °C, ±0.03 above 100 °C
- Accommodates up to 10 viscometer tubes
- Digital display with 0.01 °C resolution
- Oil, silicone fluid or water filled
- Low liquid level and over temperature protection
- Integral back lighting
- Double wall glass front panel reduces heat loss
Details
Kinematic Viscosity
Kinematic viscosity is a key property for fuels and lubricants. Kinematic viscosity is determined by measuring the time it takes for a sample to flow through a glass capillary viscometer at a known constant temperature. Kinematic viscosity is extremely temperature sensitive and as such an accurate stable temperature controlled bath is essential.
Most fuel specifications include viscosity at a specified temperature. Viscosity in fuels determines how well the fuel will pump to the engines. For lubricants, kinematic viscosity determines the ability of a lubricating oil to create and maintain lubrication films between moving parts. Poor lubricant performance causes wear and overheating. Kinematic viscosity measurements enable the calculation of viscosity index. Viscosity index is an important parameter which describes the relationship between viscosity and temperature for a given lubricant.
Supplied with: 10 covers for test wells, mains lead and instruction manual.
Please note: excludes Viscometer tubes, these must be purchased as an additional accessory.
