Selecting the Right Viscometer
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| According to JIS Z 8803 "Fluid Viscosity - Measurement Methods", viscometers are classified into 5 types. |
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Capillary tube viscometers* |
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Falling ball viscometers* |
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Coaxial cylinder rotational viscometers |
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Single cylinder rotational viscometers |
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Cone-plate rotational viscometers |
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* Viscometers 1 and 2 are used for measurement of Newtonian substances and are not suitable for non-Newtonian substances. TOKI SANGYO manufactures and markets single cylinder and cone-plate rotational viscometers. |
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Single cylinder type rotational viscometers (spindle type) |
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500mL measurement beaker standard. |
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Two types of standard rotors M1 ~ M4 rotors for low-to-medium viscosities and H1~H7 rotors for medium-to-high viscosities. |
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Applicable JIS standard: JIS K7117-1. |
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TOKI SANGYO Product Lineup
B type (conventional, analog type), six models - TVB-10, TVB-22, TVB-33, RB-80, RB-115 Series.
Our simple, easy-to-use type TVC-4 Series is also included in this category.
The TVB-22 and TVB-33 Series employ the multi-range method which enables measurement over a wide range of viscosities with a single unit. The RB-115 Series is intended for research and development applications. |
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Cone-plate rotational viscometer (cone-plate type) |
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This type of viscometer is most suitable for measurement of non-Newtonian
substances where the shear rate in the sample is uniform and theoretical analysis possible. Small sample volume is less than 1ml and temperature is easy to control. |
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Standard 1°34' X R24 cone rotor. Many types of cone-rotor options are also available to match the shear rate and viscosity range enabling a wide range of viscosity measurement from kerosene to sol-gels pastes. |
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Applicable JIS standard: JIS K7117-2 |
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TOKI SANGYO Product Lineup
Our RE-80, TVE-22, TVE-33, RE-115, and RE-550 Series are successors to our popular Model E viscometers.
The TVE-22 and TVE-33 Series are multi-range type viscometers which provide measurement over a wide viscosity range with a single unit. The RE-115 and RE-550 Series are ideal for research and development purposes. The RE-550 employs a spring relaxation system which allows evaluation of viscosity behavior at very low shear rates. |
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Other viscometers |
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Viscometers for process controls are also available such as those which employ the falling cylinder method (Model F viscometers, Model I visco-sensors) as well as various types of rheometers. |
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| Measurement range : Single cylinder type rotational viscometers (spindle type ) mPa·s |
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| Model |
BL |
TVB10M+L |
RB80L+L |
TVB22L+L(M) |
TVB33L+L(M) |
RB115R+L |
| Range |
1-100,000 |
1-2,000,000 |
1-2,000,000 |
1-2,000,000 |
1-6,000,000 |
8.4-6,000,000 |
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| Model |
BM |
TVB10M |
RB80L |
TVB22L(M) |
TVB33L(M) |
RB115L |
| Range |
10-100,000 |
10-2,000,000 |
10-2,000,000 |
10-2,000,000 |
10-6,000,000 |
8.4-6,000,000 |
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TVB22L(2.5M) |
TVB33L(2.5M) |
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| Range |
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25-5,000,000 |
25-15,000,000 |
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TVB22L(5M) |
TVB33L(5M) |
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| Range |
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50-10,000,000 |
50-30,000,000 |
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| Model |
BH |
TVB10H |
RB80H |
TVB22H(H) |
TVB33H(H) |
RB115H |
| Range |
50-2,000,000 |
80-8,000,000 |
10-8,000,000 |
10-8,000,000 |
10-40,000,000 |
10-40,000,000 |
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| Model |
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TVB10R |
RB80R |
TVB22H(R) |
TVB33H(R) |
RB115R |
| Range |
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80-16,000,000 |
20-16,000,000 |
20-16,000,000 |
20-80,000,000 |
20-80,000,000 |
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TVB10U |
RB80U |
TVB22H(U) |
TVB33H(U) |
RB115U |
| Range |
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320-64,000,000 |
80-64,000,000 |
80-64,000,000 |
80-320,000,000 |
80-320,000,000 |
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| Model |
BS |
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RB80S |
TVB22H(Ｓ) |
TVB33H(Ｓ) |
RB115S |
| Range |
300-12,000,000 |
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30-24,000,000 |
10-64,000,000 |
10-64,000,000 |
300-120,000,000 |
| Accurate measurement values might not be obtained in the area which are subject to turbulent flow. |
| Measurement range : Cone-plate rotational viscometer mPa·s |
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| Model |
RE80L |
TVE22L(M) |
TVE33L(M) |
RE115L |
RE550L |
| Range |
0.6-1,200 |
0.6-1,200 |
0.6-6,000 |
0.5-6,000 |
0.235-6,000 |
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TVE22L(2.5M) |
TVE33L(2.5M) |
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| Range |
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1.5-3,000 |
1.5-15,000 |
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TVE22L(5M) |
TVE33L(5M) |
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| Range |
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3.0-6,000 |
3.0-30,000 |
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| Model |
RE80H |
TVE22H(H) |
TVE33H(H) |
RE115H |
RE550H |
| Range |
6.4-12,800 |
6.4-12,800 |
6.4-64,000 |
5.3-64,000 |
2.51-64,000 |
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| Model |
RE80R |
TVE22H(R) |
TVE33H(R) |
RE115R |
RE550R |
| Range |
12.8-25,600 |
12.8-25,600 |
12.8-128,000 |
10.6-128,000 |
5.02-128,000 |
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| Model |
RE80U |
TVE22H(U) |
TVE33H(U) |
RE115U |
RE550U |
| Range |
51.2-102,400 |
51.2-102,400 |
51.2-512,000 |
42.6-512,000 |
20.1-512,000 |
| Standard Cone rotor (option) |
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| Cone Angle |
Measurement Range |
Sample Volumes (ml) |
Shear Rate (s-1) |
| 1°34'xR24 |
se above table(standard) |
1.1 |
3.83 N |
| 1°34'xR12 |
8 times standard rotor |
0.4 |
3.83 N |
| 48'xR24 |
1/2 of standard rotor |
0.5 |
7.5 N |
| 48'xR12 |
4 time standard rotor |
0.3 |
7.5 N |
| 3°xR24 |
2 time standard rotor |
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2.0 N |
| 3°xR17.65 |
5 time standard rotor |
0.8 |
2.0 N |
| 3°xR14 |
10 times standard rotor |
0.5 |
2.0 N |
| 3°xR12 |
15 times standard rotor |
0.4 |
2.0 N |
| 3°xR9.7 |
30 times standard rotor |
0.2 |
2.0 N |
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