What volume is a Ford Cup?

100ml
It is designed according to ASTM D1200, D333 and D365 standards and widely used to measure the viscosity of paints, inks, lacquers and other liquids. It is made of high quality aluminium with a stainless steel nozzle insert and the capacity is 100ml.

What is a Ford cup viscometer?

Ford flow cup viscometers are used to measure liquids quickly and easily in order to determine their viscosity.

Are all viscosity cups the same?

There are a variety of viscosity cup sizes and types which will cover different ranges of viscosity. They use the amount of time the material takes to flow through the cup to help you determine the viscosity in centipoise. However a lot of times you may have a thicker coating with a higher viscosity.

How do you find the viscosity of a batter?

Typically, flow cups are used to measure the viscosity of batter. But because the laboratory measurements are made under flow conditions that are different from those in the process, the off-line (sampled, lab) viscosity measurement may not give a true representation of the batter mix.

How do you make a viscosity cup?

Use a spur-point bit to drill a hole through a plastic bottle cap. Cut away excess plastic from the bottle, leaving a 100 milliliter cup with a handle. Use the resulting viscosity cup to measure the flow rate of paint, stain, or wood finish.

How do you calibrate a Ford Cup?

Examine the cup for obvious obstruction or damage to the orifice area and general cleanliness of cup.
Place cup in stand and level the top edge.
Select the recommended Certified Viscosity Standard for the cup to be calibrated.
Pour a sufficient amount of oil into a 250 ml container to exceed the capacity of the cup.

What is Zahn viscosity cup?

A Zahn cup is a device to measure viscosity that is frequently used in the paint and coating industries. It is a field instrument used to check a fluid’s viscosity at the job site and is made from stainless steel with a small hole in its bottom center. A Zahn cup is also known as a viscosity cup.

How accurate is a Zahn cup?

A Zahn cup’s accuracy is typically within 1 second of a known standard. For accuracy, each cup should have a correction, which is determined by comparing the measured viscosity to a viscosity standard. This needs to be appropriate to the size of the cup being used.

Can you make a viscosity cup?

How the viscosity is measured?

The viscosity of a liquid (see Viscosity) is measured using a viscometer, and the best viscometers are those which are able to create and control simple flow fields.

What is the Ford viscosity cup test?

Based on the above work and on the stated preference for the Ford Viscosity cup series, an ASTM Standard Method of Test for Viscosity of Paints, Varnishes, and Lacquers by Ford Viscosity Cup was adopted in 1954 under ASTM Designation D 1200. There was minor revision to this method in 1958 with reapproval in 1965.

Is there a beaker in a Ford dip viscosity cup?

Beaker not included. Mathematical formulas developed for the Gardco Standard No. 3, 4 & 5 Ford Dip Viscosity Cups, relating efflux time in seconds to viscosity in centistokes, defines cup flow characteristics with respect to standard oils traceable to U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

What is the viscosity of a Ford No 4 orifice?

ASTM D1200, Ford No 4 Viscosity Flow Cup 1 4.1mm (0.16˝) orifice diameter 2 15 – 30cSt viscosity range 3 25-150 secs flow times 4 406/4 equivalent

What is the size of the Ford Cup?

This precision Ford Cup has a size of 100ml and a integrates precision drilled orifice at the bottom of this Ford Cup to ensure high accuracy and a user-friendly application. This precision Ford Cup is the ideal instrument for laboratory, research and quality management.