Brookfield Engineering has brought out the Falling Ball Viscometer, which provides dynamic viscosity measurement of transparent Newtonian fluids.
The Falling Ball Viscometer measures the elapsed time required for the ball to fall through a sample-filled tube inclined at an angle.
The tube is mounted on a pivot bearing that allows the tube to be rotated by 180 degrees, allowing immediate repeat tests.
Three measurements are taken and the average time is converted into a final viscosity value in centipoise.
The Falling Ball Viscometer is used for quality control in various industries and in academic institutions to illustrate scientific methods.
It can be used with a Brookfield Circulating Bath for rapid sample-temperature control, which provides more accurate and repeatable results.
Model KF10 has a fixed angle of 80 degrees in accordance with the DIN 53015 and the Model KF20 provides variable angle settings for flexibility when testing a broader range of materials.
Both models include a set of six balls, each with a separate viscosity measurement range and a temperature probe.
