TQC Sheen Viscosity Cup ASTM D1084 D4212 Immersion Zahn

Immersion Zahn Viscosity Cups

With fixed stainless steel inner cavity nozzles and handles, the TQC Sheen Viscosity Cup ASTM D1084 D4212 Immersion Zahn is a reliable and efficient set of stainless-steel cups. Ideal for measuring coatings and other fluids such as inks or paints during application or production, these immersion Zahn viscosity cups are an essential part of any inks and coatings testing process.  

A fast and easy way to test viscosity

Dip cups like our TQC Sheen Viscosity Immersion Cups can be used to provide a quick viscosity measurement on the shop floor or on site. Measuring viscosity is the best way to be certain that your inks, paints and coatings will behave the way you expect them to when applied to a surface.  

The process of flow through an orifice can often be used as a relative measurement and classification of viscosity. This measured kinematic viscosity is generally expressed in seconds of flow time, which can be converted into Centistokes by using a viscosity disc calculator. You can also make use of the information in our viscosity conversion chart.  

How to use immersion Zhan viscosity cups

Immersion Zhan viscosity cups are easy to use and offer fast and reliable information about the viscosity of a fluid.  

Check temperature before testing 

According to the standard, all measurements carried out using viscosity immersion cups should be made at 25°C. Temperature drift during the test should be kept to a minimum and should not exceed ± 0,2 °C. Adjust the temperature of the material to be measured if necessary. 

How to test viscosity  

1. Select the proper orifice to be used from the specification table, which depends on the expected viscosity range of the material to be measured.  
2. Lower the cup into the material so that the top rim is submerged. 
3. Place a thermometer into the cup as it is immersed and determine the temperature of the confined sample. 
4. Remove thermometer. 
5. Hold cup vertically by inserting index finger into handle ring. In a quick, steady motion, lift the cup out of the sample material, starting the timer when the cup breaks the surface. During the flow time, hold the cup no more than 15 cm above the level of the sample material. 
6. Stop the timer when the first definite break in the stream at the base of the cup is observed. 

Compliant with industry standards 

Our TQC Sheen immersion Zahn measuring cups have been made to comply with the requirements laid out in ASTM D1084 and D4212.