Cone and Plate Viscometer
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- Cone & Plate Viscometer (2 versions)
- High Temp (Ambient to 250oC)
- Low Temp (5oC to 150oC)
- Windows-based Software
- Full range of Cones/Spindles (6)
- Full range of Calibration Oils (6)
- Fluke Temperature Calibration Kit
- User Manual & Calibration Certificate
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The NuLine Cone & Plate Viscometer is manufactured in the UK. It is based upon the original ICI cone and plate viscometer, which became the REL viscometer, and later, the NuLine viscometer. Scroll down for the full heritage of our fine cone and plate viscometer.
What’s Included in the Package
Choice of High or Low Temperature Nuline Viscometer
Viscosity Range: Up to 13,500 poise
Shear Rates: 20 to 10,000sec-1
NULINE WINDOWS-BASED SOFTWARE
Included free with device
FULL SET OF SIX CONES & CALIBRATION OILS
Normally £2200
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION KIT
Normally £950
MANUAL & CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE
Included free with device
Viscometer Key Features
Cone and Plate Viscometer – Ease of Use
This Cone and Plate Viscometer is pre-calibrated, certificated, and ready to use straight out of the box. The NuLine Viscometer can be calibrated to operate with multiple cone sizes in the same machine. Its rugged design makes it ideal for use as an ‘At-Line’, benchtop viscometer. Results are displayed digitally on the 4.3” colour LCD display and through USB connection to an external PC.
Adaptable & Accurate – Laboratory Viscometer
With a range of digitally-controllable speeds, cone sizes (2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 100 Poise), and temperature ranges, the NuLine Cone & Plate Viscometer is fully adaptable. The PC interface software allows users to analyse and record results and run shear rate or time sweeps. It is highly accurate – better than 1% of span using standard calibration oils, making it the choice of material property analysts the world over.
Reliable Viscometry – A Heritage of Design
The rugged design of the NuLine range is based upon the original ICI Paint Cone & Plate viscometer, which in turn became the famous REL Viscometers. It meets the high demands of modern manufacturing environments, with both reliability and performance standards.
Applications
Used in a wide variety of sectors, with applications including the analysis of paint, cosmetics, varnish, inks, resins, food, bitumen, oil, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals.
Important Specifications and Options
Temperature Range – Two Options
There are two models. One that works at lower temperatures and one that can be heated to much higher temperatures. Both ranges are available with variable temperatures having a resolution of 0.10C and control typically +/- 0.10C
| Model | Temperature Range |
|---|---|
| REL0150 | 5-150°C |
| REL0250 | Ambient to 250°C |
Cone Types – Six Cones/Spindles Supplied:
Each viscometer is supplied with all six cones/spindles, designed to cover all your needs. There are six sizes ranging from 2 Poise up to 100 Poise. NuLine’s self-calibrating routines allow for quick and easy set-up. Each
cone size will dictate the viscosity range that can be measured.
The table below shows the measurable viscosity range by cone size. Viscosity units are selectable between Poise and Pa.S.
Replacement cones can be purchased separately using our e-commerce portal.
Language – Seven Additional Options
Apart from English as standard, the display can be supplied in seven additional languages. You can select the one that fits with your operators. Select from Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, & Japanese. We are always looking to expand the languages available, so please contact us if you are interested in ATAC adding a further language.
Cone and Plate Viscometer – Other Specifications
Speeds
Variable 5 to 900 rpm in integer steps or 5 to 90 RPM in 0.1 RPM steps (software selectable mode). Digital speed control typically better than 0.02 RPM
Cone Types (included)
2 Poise, 5 Poise, 10 Poise, 20 Poise, 40 Poise and 100 Poise
Temperature Ranges
5°C to 150°C or ambient to 250°C with variable temperatures, both ranges are available with variable temperatures having a resolution of 0.1°C and control typically + or – 0.1°C
Selectable Units
°C or °F, rpm or sec^-1, Poise or PAs.
Features
- Integrated stick mouse for software control
- Precise beryllium-copper spring-based torque measurement
- Simple automated cone calibration using NIST standard oils
- Automated temperature calibration (using supplied kit)
Accuracy and Repeatability
Better than 1% of span using standard calibration oils
Power
85-240VAC 50/60 Hz single phase universal power, 150 watts
Warm Up
10 minutes from ambient
Digital Display
4.3″ colour LCD display
PC Interface and Firmware
USB connection to external PC with free measurement Windows-based software (in English).
The instrument firmware is also upgradable via USB. Bilingual display.
Multilingual firmware that can be customised by request.
Dimensions
H = 510mm, W = 302mm, D = 302mm
Weight: Low-temperature = 13.5kg, High-Temperature = 13kg
Cone and Plate Viscometer – Accessories
Unlike many of our competitors, our NuLine laboratory viscometer comes complete with all the required accessories – a one-stop purchase. However, we do offer the following accessories that are useful for the future maintenance of the machine on our e-commerce portal:
- Plate Levelling Gauge (pictured)
- Additional/Replacement Cones/Spindles
- Additional/Replacement Calibration Oils
- Additional/Replacement Temperature Calibration Kit
Cone & Plate Viscometer – Servicing
For more information on our servicing options, please visit the Services page by clicking the link to the left.
A Fine Heritage – REL Viscometers
REL Cone and Plate Viscometer – The Original and Best
REL viscometers were made by the Research Equipment (London) Ltd. They were originally fully analogue benchtop viscometers and used a sliding arrow against a curved scale to provide the user with a reading. These are known as torque viscometers.
The general principle of their working is much the same as the digital NuLine Viscometers of today. Today’s torque viscometers provide a digital readout and PC connectivity. But, in many ways, they are essentially updated REL viscometers.
REL viscometers became a by-word for benchtop viscometers. There are still many in use in laboratories around the world. So, if a laboratory needs an ‘at-line’ REL viscometer, what they really need is an ATAC NuLine Viscometer.
REL Cone & Plate Viscometer – Is it a Rheometer?
A question we are often asked – Is there a difference between a rheometer and a viscometer? It is true that rheometers and viscometers both measure viscosity. However, rheometers are perhaps a little more sophisticated, providing additional information on fluid structure, particularly its elasticity.
For viscometry, however, the choice is clear. At one time, the go-to name in benchtop viscometry was REL. Now, for the best value at-line benchtop viscometers, the name to remember is ATAC. Give us a call today or click on the link to use our contact form.
Will Nu-Line Cone & Plate Viscometers give me the same speed settings as my old REL Viscometer?
Indeed, they will. ATAC’s Nµline Viscometer is the natural successor to the Research Equipment (London) Ltd Cone & Plate viscometers.
It has fully variable speed settings from 5 to 900 RPM in integer increments. For users working with more viscous samples, in ‘Low Speed’ mode, it is adjustable to a precision 0.1 RPM at speeds below 90 RPM
Additionally, with ‘Legacy Mode’ selected, it will replicate the 8 fixed speed pre-sets of previous generations of REL instruments.
| Old REL Presets | Speed (RPM) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 |
| 2 | 11.7 |
| 3 | 23.4 |
| 4 | 46.9 |
| 5 | 94.0 |
| 6 | 188 |
| 7 | 375 |
| 8 | 750 |