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(electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited. A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com. Doc.No. TMA-0317 Issue 05 Text with Cover No: 19333...
Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to post application inspection. This Elcometer Viscosity Dip Cup is a world beating product. With the purchase of this Viscosity Dip Cup you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit our website at www.elcometer.com...
1.2 STANDARDS The Elcometer Viscosity Dip Cups can be used in accordance with a wide range of National and International Standards. For full details of which standards are appropriate see “Elcometer viscosity dip cups” on page 10. 1.3 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS •...
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Figure 1. Using the Viscosity Dip Cup When using a Lory LCH Viscosity Dip Cup (Elcometer 2215), Lory LCH observe the surface of the liquid and stop the stopwatch the moment the top of the spindle appears.
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The measured kinematic viscosity is expressed generally in seconds (s) flow time, which can be converted to Centistokes (cSt). To convert from flow time (s) to kinematic viscosity (cSt), use the Elcometer 2400 Viscosity Disc - see “Related equipment” on page 12.
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K and c are constants given in the following table: Zahn Cup 1 Shell Cup 1 0.226 Zahn Cup 2 Shell Cup 2 0.576 Zahn Cup 3 11.7 Shell Cup 2½ 0.925 Zahn Cup 4 14.8 Shell Cup 3 1.51 Zahn Cup 5 Shell Cup 3½...
If wear is detected, contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier. Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover of these Operating Instructions. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website, www.elcometer.com See “Elcometer 2434/5/6/7 Frikmar: Anodised Aluminium” on page 8 for ordering information.
6 ACCESSORIES Calibration certificate Elcometer Viscosity Dip Cups are supplied with a Batch Calibration Certificate as standard. Individual Calibration Certificates are available but must be requested at the time of order as they can not be issued retrospectively. 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION...
8 VISCOSITY STANDARD OILS Range at 25 Orifice Part Number Cup Type Model Diameter K0002410M021 20 - 34cSt Zahn Dip Cup Elcometer 2210/1 1.8mm K0002410M022 60 - 120cSt Zahn Dip Cup Elcometer 2210/2 2.7mm K0002410M023 100 - 230cSt Zahn Dip Cup Elcometer 2210/3 3.8mm...
9 ELCOMETER VISCOSITY DIP CUPS Part number Elcometer Applicable Without Range (cSt) With Calibration model Standards Calibration Certificate Certifcate 2210/1 ASTM D 1084-D 5 - 56 K0002210M001 K0002210M001C ‡ ASTM D 4212 2210/2 21 - 231 K0002210M002 K0002210M002C ‡ 2210/3...
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Part number Elcometer Applicable Without Range (cSt) With Calibration model Standards Calibration Certificate Certifcate 2435/1 ASTM D 1200 70 - 370 K0002435M001 K0002435M001C ‡ 2436/1 NF T30-014 50 - 1100 K0002436M001 K0002436M001C ‡‡ 2437/2 7 - 42 K0002437M002 K0002437M002C ‡...
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10 RELATED EQUIPMENT In addition to Viscosity Dip Cups, Elcometer produces a wide range of other equipment for measuring the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the Elcometer Viscosity Dip Cups may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: •...