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Application

Color/Gloss Gardco Standard Ford Viscosity Cups

Density

Dispersion Viscosity Measurement by a series of Six (6) Gardco Standard Ford Cups
Drum Handling

Drying Time/Gelation All Gardco Ford cups are alodine finished machined
aluminum with easily Removable "Snap-in, Snap-out"
Film Flaws orifices
Film Thickness Close production tolerance of cup and orifice permits
replacement or interchange of orifices without loss of
Hardness acceptable accuracy
Orifice sizes: No. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for Standard & Mini Dip Cup
Impact & Flexibility
3 orifice sizes: 3, 4, and 5 for Standard Dip Cup
Lab Apparatus Both Dip Cups Great for Field and Lab Use
Seconds to centistokes conversion table furnished with
Measuring Instruments every cup, phone app also available.
Compatible with ASTM D1200, (except for very minor
Moisture/Air/Temp.
adjustment of orifice diameter on Standard Cup)
Optical Instruments Cup No. 5 (Standard Cup and Mini Dip Cup) compatible to
requirements of federal specification MMM-A-121 for
pH & Conductivity adhesives
Publications Standard oils, traceable to the U.S. National Institute of
Standards & Technology
Surface Profile Certificate of Calibration traceable to the U.S. National
Institute of Standards and Technology
Surface Tension
Standard Cup & Mini Dip Cup qualify under MIL STD
Viscosity 45662A & conform to ISO 9000 when ordered with
calibration certification. Mini Dip Cup qualifies under
ANSI/NCSL Z540 or ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 as
applicable.

Standard Cup Standard Dip Cup Mini Dip Cup

Features

Ford Standard Ford Cups

The flow formula for each cup in the series has been
selected to provide results, which are as close as
possible to an average of other similar Ford Cups. The
flow formula as applied to the physical dimensions of
each cup in the series has been confirmed with the use
of standard oils traceable to the National Institute of
Standards and Technology and other liquids from
 essentially zero viscosity to a viscosity proportional to Top view showing dripwell Bottom view of cup

150 seconds flow time.

The top interior of the orifice has been shaped to
provide a sharper break in the stream as the cup
empties. The design also provides for a better definable
orifice length with respect to theory.
The taper fit of the orifice eliminates hard to clean
areas.
The orifice is readily removable with furnished wood
dowel and inserted without the use of tools.
The design of the cup bottom gives increased
protection to orifice.
The drip ring has been deepened to accommodate a
greater amount of material
± 2% Production Tolerance
A specially designed tripod support is available to
enhance the use of the cup. Ford cup shown in regular
bracket stand and scraper Standard Ford Viscosity Cup
Weight of the cup has been reduced 20% to minimize
plate with bubble level. Beaker with Tripod support. Beaker
influence of cup temp on the temp of the material being not included. not included.
measured.

Ford Standard Dip Cups (with No. 3, 4, and 5 orifices)

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. The
resulting formulas have been solved for each tenth of a second within the recommended range.
Red Anodized handle for easy identification
±3% Production Tolerance for cup No. 3, ±2% Production Tolerance for cup No. 4, ±3% Production
Tolerance for cup No. 5
Cup No. 3 range extends from 29 to 251 centistokes, Cup No. 4 range extends from 34 to 441
centistokes, Cup No. 5 range extends from 77 to 1413 centistokes

This cup has the same capacity as the Standard Laboratory type Ford Viscosity Cup designed for use
with a stand. However, this new cup is fitted with a red anodized aluminum handle and the drip ring at the
top of the cup has been eliminated.

Ford Mini Dip Cups

For Viscosity Measurements of Very Thin Paints, Inks, Solvents, Lacquers, Adhesives, and Coating
Materials of All Kinds
Capacity is 50% of Standard Ford Viscosity Cup
±4% Production tolerance
2 to 1400 centistoke range
Directly related to Standard Ford Cup series designed, standardized and produced by the Paul N.
Gardner Company, Inc.

A mathematical formula developed for each Mini Ford Dip Cup in the series, relating time in seconds to
centistoke viscosity defines cup flow characteristics with respect to standard oils traceable to U.S.
National Institute of Standards & Technology. The resulting formula have been solved for each tenth
second within the recommended cup range. A table with this information as well as the cup formula is
furnished free with each cup.

Technical Data

Instructions for Use

 Ford Standard Cup

Ford Standard Dip Cup

Ford Mini Dip Cup

Cup Care

Orifice Identification Tool

Prices

Prices subject to change Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US For tax exempt orders
please call us at 954-946-9454

Item Number Item Prices

1 each, Standard Ford Cup (specify #0, #1,

#2, #3, #4 or #5 orifice) furnished with
VI-333 + $499.00
support stand (specify Bracket or Tripod ),
(orifice #) and Cover Plate/Circular Level
With Certification 654.00

$252.00
VI-3300 No. 0 Gardco Ford Standard Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$252.00
VI-3301 No. 1 Gardco Ford Standard Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$252.00
VI-3302 No. 2 Gardco Ford Standard Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$252.00
VI-3303 No. 3 Gardco Ford Standard Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$252.00
VI-3304 No. 4 Gardco Ford Standard Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$252.00
VI-3305 No. 5 Gardco Ford Standard Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART
 $394.00
No. 3 Gardco Ford Standard Dip Viscosity
VI-3403
Cup (with red handle) ADD TO CART

$394.00
No. 4 Gardco Ford Standard Dip Viscosity
VI-3404
Cup (with red handle) ADD TO CART

$394.00
No. 5 Gardco Ford Standard Dip Viscosity
VI-3405
Cup (with red handle) ADD TO CART

$226.00
VI-3320 No. 0 Gardco Ford Mini Dip Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$226.00
VI-3321 No. 1 Gardco Ford Mini Dip Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$226.00
VI-3322 No. 2 Gardco Ford Mini Dip Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$226.00
VI-3323 No. 3 Gardco Ford Mini Dip Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$226.00
VI-3324 No. 4 Gardco Ford Mini Dip Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

$226.00
VI-3325 No. 5 Gardco Ford Mini Dip Viscosity Cup
ADD TO CART

Calibration Certificate for Viscosity Cups -

add this to your cart with any above cup. $191.00
107413795 Certification to ISO 17025 will take 3-5 days
(shipping time not included). This item must ADD TO CART
be added for each cup you need certified.
Expedited Calibration Service Fee - add this
to your cart along with any above cup and $30.00
CERT-EXP the certification charge (107413795). This
will take 1-2 days (shipping time not ADD TO CART
included).
Ford Orifices
No. 0 Orifice only (Snap in Type) for
VI-3310 69.00
Standard Cup & Mini Dip Cup
No. 1 Orifice only (Snap in Type) for
VI-3311 69.00
Standard Cup & Mini Dip Cup
No. 2 Orifice only (Snap in Type) for
VI-3312 69.00
 Standard Cup & Mini Dip Cup
No. 3 Orifice only (Snap in Type) for
VI-3313 Standard Cup, Standard Dip Cup & Mini Dip 69.00
Cup
No. 4 Orifice only (Snap in Type) for
VI-3314 Standard Cup, Standard Dip Cup & Mini Dip 69.00
Cup
No. 5 Orifice only (Snap in Type) for
VI-3315 Standard Cup, Standard Dip Cup & Mini Dip 69.00
Cup
Note: Orifice sizes No. 0, 1 & 2 for Standard Dip Cups are available on special order.

Learn more about our FREE viscosity calculater. CLICK HERE.

Accessories
Regular Support Stand with Bracket to
VI-3030 Retain Cup (3/32" Hex tool required for $291.00
adjustment - not included)
VI-3338 Tripod Support for Standard Series Cups 266.00
Receiving Beaker #14, Stainless Steel,
SS-80125 66.00
125ml
Receiving Beaker #14, Stainless Steel,
SS-80250 52.00
250ml
VI-3035 Glass Cover Plate with Circular Level 32.00
Thermometer, Glass, blue spirit filled,
TH-0482 64.00
20°-30°C
TM-AX705 Ultimate Stopwatch 37.00
Ultimate Stopwatch, 1/100 - Certified
TM-AX705/C 63.00
traceable to N.I.S.T
VI-WD Wood Dowel Rod 3/8" x 6" 14.00
VI-3341 Orifice Identification Tool 49.00
PU-G211 Replacement Instruction Manual 24.00
Viscosity Cup Equivalent Chart (Excel
VI-VCC download here) - (Computer or Phone FREE
Application here)
ASTM Mercury In Glass Thermometers
TH-02232 Celsius Thermometer 17C 52.00
TH-02233 Fahrenheit Thermometer 17F 52.00
TH-02272 Celsius Thermometer 45C 195.00
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