The best cone and plate viscometer 2025 – in my opinion – is the ATAC NuLine Cone & Plate Viscometer. Here’s why I think it deserves that title.
Best Cone and Plate Viscometer 2025 – 3 great reasons
There are three really good reasons why the ATAC NuLine Cone and Plate Viscometer is worthy of that title. In coming to this conclusion, I took into account the following criteria:
- Heritage – Does the viscometer have a great heritage in terms of its development?
- Performance – How does it measure up against its rivals?
- Price & Ease of Purchase – Where does it sit in the market against other market-leading brands?
Heritage – The original ICI Viscometer
The Cone & Plate Viscometer was developed by ICI many years ago, and was used by them to measure the viscosity of their paints. Of course, it had many other uses, such as measuring the viscosity of cosmetics, resins, foodstuffs, oils, inks and pharmaceuticals – to name just a few. This type of viscometer is often referred to – even today – as an ICI Viscometer (or an ICI-type Viscometer). And most manufacturers of cone and plate viscometers will market it as such.
But beware – only one company can truly claim to manufacture the actual ICI Viscometer. And that company is ATAC. The original ICI Cone and Plate Viscometer was acquired by REL and was marketed under that brand for many years before becoming the ATAC NuLine Cone and Plate Viscometer.
The Evolution of the ICI Viscometer – Next to the current model (far left) is the original ICI Viscometer, with its sliding analogue readout. To its right is the REL analogue version, followed by the updated REL digital version. It would later be acquired by ATAC and further developed into today’s market-leading model.
In terms of heritage, it is hard to beat the original and best.
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Performance – accurate & reliable
In terms of performance, there might not be a lot to choose between the market-leading alternatives, such as ********* and Anton Paar. The ATAC NuLine model comes in two temperature variants, each of which covers the whole torque range, whilst the ********* models – similarily split on temperature – require an additional 2 variants to cover the whole torque range. The ATAC NuLine boasts an accuracy of within 1% whilst ********** claim an accuracy of within 2%.
Importantly, ATAC manufactures both the cones and the plate from Tungsten Carbide, as opposed to stainless steel. This ensures longevity and reliable results. Additionally, this reduces the need to purchase replacement parts, which can so often eat into any research facility’s budget.
Price – A complete package, purchased with just one-click
The ATAC NuLine Viscometer is offered as a complete package – everything you need to get up and running, for less than £10,000. Whilst accessories such as software, spindles/cones, calibration oils, and temperature calibration kits are treated as extras by the competition, the ATAC NuLine complete package includes them all for less than the price of just the ********* ***####+ viscometer alone.
Not only that, but the complete package can be purchased online with the click of one button. No need to add accessories from a myriad of webpages. It comes complete with the full range of cones/spindles, all the calibration oils, the bespoke PC software covering eight languages, and a Fluke Temperature Calibration Kit.
This package is ideal for those wishing to purchase everything they need, especially if purchasing on a company credit card.
Best Cone and Plate Viscometer 2025 – Conclusion
I know that it may be just my opinion, but I have used important criteria to back up my conclusion. If you wish to purchase a well-developed cone and plate viscometer, with a great heritage, that is accurate and reliable, and can be purchased online with all accessories for less than £10,000, then you may be hard-pressed to justify purchasing from any other manufacturer.
Of course, there are other cone and plate viscometers out there. I have already mentioned some of the market leaders, such as ********* and Anton Paar. But the ATAC NuLine Cone and Plate Viscometer stands tall amongst the competition, based on sound criteria.
For more information on this fantastic package, email us at sales@atacgroup.com or call our team on +44 (0)1380 818411. Or to purchase one online, simply click the link below to be taken to our product page.
