Overview
Ford Viscosity Cup conforms to ASTM D1200 Standard Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup. It is used for the determination of package and application viscosities of a number of paints and other coatings and in the thinning of these materials, but is limited to Newtonian or near-Newtonian liquids.
Technical Parameters
Model No. |
No.1 |
No.2 |
No.3 |
No.4 |
No.5 |
Material |
Aluminum alloy cup and stainless steel aperture |
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Cup volume |
100ml |
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Aperture |
1.9mm |
2.53mm |
3.4mm |
4.12mm |
5.20mm |
Measuring range |
10~35cSt |
25~120cSt |
49~220cSt |
70~370cSt |
200~1200cSt |
Calibration
Viscosity Standards Recommended for Calibrating Ford Viscosity Cups |
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Cup No. |
Approximate Cup Viscosity Range, cSt |
Standard Oil Designation |
Approximate Designated Viscosity at 77°F (25℃),cSt |
1 |
10 to 35 |
S-10 |
20 |
2 |
25 to 120 |
S-20 |
35 |
3 |
49 to220 |
S-60 |
120 |
4 |
70 to370 |
S-60 |
120 |
5 |
200 to1200 |
S-200 |
460 |