ISO 2884-4

Introducing ISO 2884-4 – Industrial Physics  

ISO 2884-4 is part of the international ISO 2884 standard that uses a rotary viscometer in order to determine the viscosity of paints, varnishes and related products. 

The International Organization of Standards (ISO) produces a wide range of ISO standards to guide manufacturers, production lines and laboratories when checking the integrity of packaging, products, and materials across many industries. 

This ISO viscosity testing standard consists of the following parts, under the general title paints and varnishes – determination of viscosity: 

• ISO 2884, part one: cone-and-plate viscometer operated at a high rate of shear 

• ISO 2884, part two: disc or ball viscometer operated at a single specified speed 

• ISO 2884, part three: disc and spindle viscometer operated at different speeds 

• ISO 2884, part four: paddle viscometer operated at a single specified speed. 

Within ISO 2884 there’s tests to determine the viscosity of paints and varnishes using rotary viscometers operated at a high rate of shear. It covers measuring approaches for a viscosity of up to 34 pascal seconds. It’s applicable mainly during the production and thinning process. 

Why is viscosity testing with a viscometer important?

Viscosity testing during the test and inspection process allows you to choose the right materials for the job – so your surfaces look as good as they’re supposed to, from production to final destination. 

Accurate viscosity testing to the ISO 2884 standard gives you confidence that your paints, inks, varnishes and coatings will stay in one place! Over time, deformation or flow can have a disastrous effect on the appearance of products or packaging. 

You’ll often find rotary viscometers used in production labs and as part of a solid quality control process. This method of viscosity testing measures the torque needed to turn an object that’s been placed in the sample fluid being tested. 

Our ISO 2884-4 paint testing equipment  

So, how can Industrial Physics improve your ISO 2884-4 paint testing? 

Specifically for ISO 288-4 inks and coatings testing, check out the TQC Sheen Ball Spindle 1-350p. Plus, be sure to browse through some of the other viscosity testing solutions across the whole Industrial Physics portfolio.

Need ISO 2884 viscosity testing solutions? Get in touch  

We’ve learnt a thing or two about viscosity testing over the decades. Now Industrial Physics is recognized as a brand that likes to bring new, innovative paint testing equipment to market. 

We like to share our knowledge and we’re here to help you to answer your questions about viscosity testing. Across the knowledgebase section of our website we publish lots of blogs on related subjects. For example, why not have a look at this blog which delves into how to measure viscosity? Then perhaps you may like to check out our viscosity conversion table and our viscosity calculator. 

If you have any questions about ISO 2884-4 viscosity testing and how we can support you, then just get in touch. 

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