Our FORD viscosity cups for ASTM D1200 are laboratory type viscosity cups available in a range of sizes in titanium anodized aluminum. The ideal choice when you need a FORD viscosity cup for testing a wide range of fluids including paints and lacquers.
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Brought to you by TQC Sheen, our specialist testing brand, we offer a range of FORD laboratory viscosity cups according to ASTM D1200, perfect for measuring the viscosity of a variety of liquids.
These TQC Sheen Viscosity Cups are laboratory style cups, designed to meet ASTM D1200 testing standards. Our reliable cups are used for measuring the viscosity of paint, lacquers and other fluids.
Each laboratory viscosity cup comes with a hard plastic storage case with protective soft material on the inside, so you can keep your FORD viscosity cups safe between use or when moving location.
Check out our quick guide to FORD viscosity cup types according to ASTM D1200 testing standards.
| Viscosity Cup: | Laboratory Type: |
| VF2030 | Cup number 2, Orifice 2 mm, 25-120 cSt, 40-100 second flow time |
| VF2031 | Cup number 3, Orifice 3.4 mm, 49-220 cSt, 30-100 second flow time |
| VF2032 | Cup number 4, Orifice 4.1 mm, 70-370 cSt, 30-100 second flow time |
| VF2033 | Cup number 5, Orifice 5.2 mm, 200-1200 cSt, 30-100 second flow time |
For information purposes only: all approximate cSt values at 25 °C
Each of our ASTM D1200 viscosity cups is engraved with a unique serial number. So, you can rest assured that you’re in possession of an authentic FORD cup that you can rely upon for your viscosity paint testing.
Our range of laboratory-type viscosity cups is relied upon by customers across a wide range of sectors and for a number of different applications, including the inks and coatings sector, the beverage sector and within the food industry. Whether you need a pulp viscometer or any number of viscometer paint measuring solutions, we’re here to help.
We’ve been making viscosity cups like the FORD viscosity cup for many years. While our viscosity cups are designed to prevent your paint from spilling over, we’re overflowing with expert knowledge! And we like to share this insight with our customers.
Across the knowledgebase section of our website, you’ll find blogs that explore all manner of paint testing subjects, including viscosity inspection best practices. Why not take a look at this article that demonstrates how to perform a viscosity test? Then maybe read this one that investigates the different types of viscometers on the market.
The TQC Sheen Digital Stopwatch is an accurate and reliable stopwatch, with a clear display, large digits, split times and a resolution to 1/100th of a second.
High-quality glass plate (100x100x6mm) for use with the TQC Sheen Pendulum Hardness Tester. Ensures a level, stable surface for accurate and repeatable hardness measurements on coatings.
Our TQC Sheen Ring Stand for Viscosity Cups is a solid stainless steel ring stand to support your viscosity cups.
Our TQC Sheen Tripod Stand for Viscosity Cups is a stainless steel viscosity testing stand that’s suitable for ASTM, DIN, AFNOR, and ISO laboratory viscosity cups.
Our wide range offering high-quality Viscosity Calibration Oils are designed for precise calibration of viscosity measurement instruments. Manufactured according to ASTM D2162, they ensure accurate and repeatable viscosity testing, fully traceable to national standards and dual UKAS certified (ISO 17025 & ISO 17034).
The TQC Sheen Viscosity Conversion disc is an easy-to-use conversion table to compare the viscosity (in Cst) to the flow time of different viscosity cups.
The TQC Sheen Viscosity Cup (Disposable), similar to DIN 53211 is a convenient plastic version of our popular metal viscosity cup, with most of the same great features.
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Applications: Viscosity Testing
Materials: Paints and Coatings
Material: Titanium anodized aluminium cup, with stainless steel nozzle
Max. Width: 74 mm
Weight: 196 g (titanium anodized aluminum)
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