Viscometer / Digital Viscometer

Viscometers are used to determine the viscosity of a fluid under specific flow and atmospheric conditions. Viscometers are used for a range of applications including product development, research and quality control. There are several types of viscometers, including rotational, capillary, falling ball (sphere), and kreb, among others. Each type of viscometer can come in several formats. For example, a viscometer may come in a digital or analog format and there are handheld, bench top and inline configurations. Rotational viscometers may come with a cone and plate, or with a spindle. Viscometers are designed with a purpose based on configuration along with other key specifications such as viscosity range (low, medium and high), and sample size. Together, these specifications determine the type of material that can be tested, depth of analysis, and throughput. For testing small samples of adhesives, creams, or varnishes, consider a bench top rotational viscometer with a medium viscosity range. (Viscosity range determinations will vary by manufacturer.)