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The flow of matter is created by Force, Deformation and Time.

The Symbol of Bohlin Instruments represents this infinite process as the three links
of a chain, just as our Quality, Service and Support are invaluable to materials testing.
The competitive edge which rheology offers industry is the driving force for Bohlin innovation.
As more and more industrial applications demand the information which only rheological measurements
can provide, Bohlin Instruments responds with the knowledge and experience to offer practical solutions.

as well as a global network of distributors. To ensure that customers get the most from their
instrumentation, Bohlin offers instrument usage training, applications advice, seminars,
applications notes, service support and guaranteed response service contracts.
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VISCO 88

Bohlin Instruments has direct sales and service facilities in the USA, the UK and Germany,

VISCOMETER

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Bohlin V88 Viscometer

Typical Applications

The Bohlin V88 Viscometer is an easy to use instrument which provides

accurate viscosity measurements at single or multiple shear rates. Its flexibility
and construction make it appropriate for use in a variety of industries and
facilitates a wide measuring range: low viscosity fluids through to viscous
pastes. The instrument is designed for routine testing in QC laboratories,
although its large measuring range and available options also makes it
suitable for basic development applications.
As standard the instrument is supplied as a stand alone unit with three DIN
concentric cylinder measuring systems, a laboratory stand with a spill tray, a
recharger unit and a storage and carrying case. The rechargeable battery unit
makes the V88 ideal for completely portable measurements in the field or on
the production floor.
The concentric cylinder systems can be configured in 8 different ways (3 DIN,
2 Wide Gap, 3 Infinite Sea) and their design allows measurement of samples
to be made in-situ (e.g. in a container) as well as on the laboratory bench.
The Visco 88 can be easily converted to a versatile cone and plate viscometer
by using the optional cone and plate attachment. With the optional Bohlin
Windows software, the Visco 88 can be transformed into an extremely
flexible, computer controlled viscometer with over 250 different shear rate
settings possible.

KEY FEATURES

State of the art electronic measuring principle

for enhanced accuracy

Complete portability with rechargeable battery
Rugged stand with spill tray
Can be used for bench top or in-situ measurement
Manual or software controlled modes of operation
Supplied in carrying case for portability
and storage
8 different measurement configurations with the
standard unit
DIN standard concentric cylinder (cups & bobs)
measuring systems
Quick interchange between concentric
cylinder and cone & plate systems
Wide range of accessories available

Technical Specifications

Typical Experimental Measurements

Single point viscosity for QC/QA
Flow curves

Bohlin Windows Software. The Bohlin Windows

Yield Stress
Thixotropy and Rheopexy

 Thermal Jacket. This allows the use of an external fluids

circulator to regulate the sample temperature when

using the DIN standard or 'Wide Gap' coaxial cylinder
configurations.


Cone and Plate Option. By using this option the Visco 88

can be used for the measurement of high viscosity
fluids and pastes. The gap setting system is simple and
accurate to use and gives excellent reproducibility. An
integral water jacket within the cone and plate option
gives optimum temperature control.

Rotational Speed: 0-1000 rpm

Shear Rate Range: 0 - 2x104s-1
Torque Range 0-10mNm
Shear Stress Range: 0 Pa - 104Pa
Viscosity Range: 5mPa.s - 107mPa.s
Temperature Range: -35c- 150c

Measuring Systems Available

Optional Accessories
software enables full control and programming of the
Visco88 with over 250 different speeds from any PC
running Windows 3.1 or higher. Test protocols and
measured data can be stored for later retrieval and an
integrated data processing function enables model
fitting, real time merging of data for QC pass/fail
testing. Graphical data presentation is fully flexible
with a cut and paste function for the tabulated data.
To enhance operator control, the parameter set-up for a
test can be changed whilst a test is in progress.

Paints and Coatings

Inks
Surfactants and Polymer Solutions
Foods
Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
Biochemical
Plastics and Polymers
Adhesives and Sealants
Petrochemicals
Drilling Fluids

Pseudoplasticity and Dilatancy

Curing and Gelation
Softening and Melting

Standard:
DIN 530 19 Concentric cylinders 14mm, 25 mm
& 30 mm diameters.
Non DIN Concentric cylinders, Wide Gap and
Infinite Sea
Optional:
Roughened Concentric Cylinders
Double Gap Concentric Cylinders
Cone & Plate Angles: 1/3, 1/2, 1, 2 & 5
Diameters: 1Omm to 50mm
Plate and Plate Diameters: 1Omm to 50mm
Serrated or roughened cones and plates
Paddle measuring systems
Measuring systems not listed can be made to order.