Krebs Viscometer for Paints, Coatings and Inks
Stormer-type rotating-paddle viscometer that reads paint consistency directly in Krebs units, with the equivalent load in grams and a centipoise value also shown.
Typical applications
- Architectural and industrial paints
- Coatings and primers
- Printing inks
- Incoming goods and batch release checks
Conforms to
- ASTM D562—Consistency of paints measuring Krebs unit (KU) viscosity using a Stormer-type viscometer
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Worth knowing before you order
The 10 to 40 °C row is the ambient range the instrument itself will work in — it is not sample temperature control, of which there is none. Krebs readings move with paint temperature and the method calls for the sample to be brought to a stated temperature before the paddle goes in, so budget for a conditioning bath or cabinet alongside the instrument. Treat the centipoise scale with care: Krebs units are a paint-trade scale tied to this paddle geometry and this speed, and the conversion to centipoise is only strictly valid for a Newtonian liquid, which most paints are not.Specification
| Measuring range, Krebs units | 40 KU to 141.0 KU, resolution 0.1 KU |
|---|---|
| Measuring range, load | 32 g to 1,099 g, resolution 1 g |
| Measuring range, centipoise | 27 cP to 5,274 cP, resolution 5 cP |
| Repeatability | ±0.5 % of full scale on a Newtonian liquid |
| Spindle speed and accuracy | 200 rpm, ±1 rpm |
| Paddle handling | Motorised; the paddle does not have to be lifted by hand |
| Operating ambient temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Sample temperature control | None |
| Display | LCD, direct Krebs reading |
| Output | RS-232C |
| Power supply | Adaptor, from AC 220 V / 50 Hz |
| Packing dimensions | 430 × 380 × 410 mm |
| Standard accessories | Krebs spindle, sample beaker, beaker holder, power adaptor, instruction manual, test certificate |
| HSN code | 90278910 |
Support available
- Installation & commissioning
- Calibration
- Operator training
- Spares & consumables
Calibration is arranged through NABL-accredited laboratories under the relevant scope. We state the scope and the certificate number on the quotation — see what accreditation actually covers.
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