Mini Ford Viscosity Cups

®
PAUL N.
GARDNER
COMPANY INCORPORATED
Mini Ford Dip Viscosity Cup

Instruction Manual
Calibrated Viscosity Cups Designed, Manufactured & Sold by
The Paul N. Gardner Company, Inc.
Parlin Viscosity Cups

Standard Ford Viscosity Cups
I.S.O. Viscosity Cups
Din Viscosity Cup
Fisher Standard Cups
Standard Ford Dip Viscosity Cups
Mini Ford Dip Viscosity Cups
Mini I.S.O. Dip Viscosity Cups
Mini Din Dip Viscosity Cup
Fisher Dip Viscosity Cup
EZ™/ZAHN (ASTM) Dip Viscosity Cups
S-90/ZAHN Signature Dip Viscosity Cups
316 N.E. FIRST ST • POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060

P.O. BOX 10688 • POMPANO BEACH, FL 33061-6688
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PU-G213 Copywright April 6, 1998 Rev:4 01/07

VISCOSITY
GARDCO MINI FORD DIP VISCOSITY CUPS
FOR VISCOSITY MEASUREMENTS OF VERY THIN PAINTS, INKS, SOLVENTS,
LACQUERS, ADHESIVES, and COATING MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS
FEATURES
■ CAPACITY IS 50% OF STANDARD FORD VISCOSITY CUP.
■ ±4% PRODUCTION TOLERANCE
■ EASILY REmOVABLE "SNAP IN, SNAP OUT" ORIFICE
CAN SAVE USER THE COST OF FIVE CUPS — BUY ONE
CUP AND ANY OF SIX "SNAP-IN" ORIFICES.
■ SIX ORIFICES NOw AVAILABLE No. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
■ COmPATIBLE TO ASTm SPECIFICATION D 1200
■ FOR USE IN FIELD OR LABORATORY
■ 2 TO 1400 CENTISTOKE RANGE
■ THE GARDCO SERIES OF SIX mINI FORD DIP CUPS ARE
PRODUCED wITH EASILY REmOVABLE ORIFICES OF THE
GARDCO "SNAP-IN, SNAP-OUT" TYPE. CUP AND
ORIFICE PRODUCTION TOLERANCE PERmITS REPLACE-
mENT OR INTERCHANGE OF ORIFICES wITHOUT LOSS
OF ACCEPTABLE CUP ACCURACY.
■ SECONDS TO CENTISTOKES CONVERSION TABLE
FURNISHED wITH EVERY CUP
■ DIRECTLY RELATED TO STANDARD FORD CUP SERIES
DESIGNED, STANDARDIZED AND PRODUCED BY THE
PAUL N. GARDNER COmPANY, INC.
■ CALIBRATION TRACEABLE TO THE U.S. NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY.
■ CUP QUALIFIES UNDER MIL STD 45662A & CONFORMS TO
ISO 9000 WHEN ORDERED W/ CALIBRATION CERTIFICATION.
■ CUP No. 5 COmPATIBLE TO REQUIREmENTS OF FEDERAL
SPECIFICATION mmm-A-121 FOR ADHESIVES.
■ STANDARD OILS, TRACEABLE TO THE U.S. NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY ARE NOw
AVAILABLE FOR CONFIRmING THE CALIBRATION OF THE
CUPS.
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 and Technology. The resulting formulas 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.
CAUTION: Silicone fluids should not be used to calibrate viscosity cups. These materials
change the interface between the cup surface and the test material and therefore change
the cup calibration. The following is taken from ASTM D 445. Viscometers used for
silicone fluids should be reserved for the exclusive use of such fluids. Solvent washings
from these viscometers should not be used for cleaning other viscometers.
The information contained herein, or supplied by us or on our behalf in any other manner is based on data obtained by our own research and
is considered accurate. However, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA, THE RESULTS
TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF, OR THAT ANY SUCH USE WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENT. This information is furnished upon
the condition that the person receiving it shall make his own tests to determine the suitability thereof for his particular purpose.
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VISCOSITY
CUP DIMENSIONS
Time in seconds obtained with the dip series is just one
half that obtained with the standard series. Simply multiply
the seconds obtained by two and the results are directly
converted to centistokes by the same theory presented
for the standard series. This relationship is obtained by
producing the dip series with an internal vertical cross
section equal to just one half of the standard series and
adjusting the cup height to obtain desired results.
The orifice series used in the dip cup is identical to
the series used in the standard cup.
The design of the bottom of the cup, as can be seen
from the drawing, causes all material draining from the
outside of the cup to flow away from the orifice and not
to influence the rate of flow from the orifice.
Minimum time for the dip series is one half of that
stated earlier for the standard series, or ten seconds,
and cup sensitivity is one-half of that shown earlier for
the Gardco Standard Ford Cup. There are six cups in
the series covering seconds and centistoke range as FIG 1
follows:
FORD DIP CONVERSION CHART CONVERSION CHART AVERAGE

CUP NO. SECONDS RANGE CENTISTOKES VISCOSITY CENTISTOKES
RANGE PER SECOND
0 28 to 60 2 to 14 0.4
1 30 to 60 12 to 40 1.0
2 18 to 50 25 to 120 2.8
3 12 to 60 29 to 273 5.0
4 10 to 60 53 to 441 7.6
5 10 to 60 215 to 1413 25.0
CUP EFFLUX TIME GRAPHS & FORMULAS

#0 MINI FORD DIP CUPS
GARDCO MINI FORD DIP CUP #0
Centistokes, V= 0.266T - 157 ÷ T
Where T is in tenths of Seconds
or
Seconds, T= (V + V2 + 167) ÷ 0.532
Where V is in Centistokes
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
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VISCOSITY
CUP EFFLUX TIME GRAPHS & FORMULAS (Continued)
or
Seconds, T= (V + V2 + 893) ÷ 1.488
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

or
Seconds, T= (V + V2 + 3819) ÷ 4.96
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Centistokes, V=4.62T - 275 ÷ T
or
Seconds, T= (V + V2 + 5082) ÷ 9.24
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

or
Seconds, T= (V + V2 + 5920) ÷ 14.80
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

VISCOSITY
CUP EFFLUX TIME GRAPHS & FORMULAS (continued)

or
Seconds, T= (V + V2 + 19258) ÷ 47.20
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
COPYRIGHTED CONVERSION TABLE

An 8-1/2 x 11 copyrighted table is furnished
with each cup. It is printed in reduced form
at left. On the reverse side are instructions for
cup use and conversion formulas between
efflux time in seconds and centistokes.
USE THE TABLE AS FOLLOWS:

Assume an efflux time of 51.6 seconds.
Read down the left column to the 51.0 line
and then to the right on this line to the 0.6
column. The value at the intersection is
32.6 centistokes. The table may be read
in reverse to find efflux time in seconds from
a known centistoke value.
ORIFICE INTERCHANGE
Orifice interchange is not applicable to certified cups. Production tolerance on the standard
cup, the dip cups and the orifice whether it be #0, #1, #2, #3, #4 or #5, is sufficiently close to
permit interchange of orifices in either cup or between cups. For convenience and for best pos-
Figure 2 at right is a cross section of the orifice used in both the

Gardco Standard and the Gardco Ford Dip Cups. Note that the
upper interior portion following the conversion from the slope of
the cup interior is spherical in shape rather than conical. It has
been found that this shape provides a “cleaner” break of the stream
as the cup empties. In addition, the length of the orifice is better
defined in accordance with theory. The “0” orifice does not have
this feature as it is longer and has less need of this shape. FIG. 2
In the new design the exterior of the brass orifice is a truncated cone, sized to match a conical
section in the body of the cup. This design insures close fit with no gaps between the body
and the orifice either at the top or bottom. This design also eliminates the hard to clean areas
that exist in most other designs.

VISCOSITY
FORD DIP CUP ORIFICE DETAIL
IDENTIFICATION TOOL, ORIFICE NUMBER, CROSS SECTION AND END VIEW
Identification
tool
*
Long Double Single Single Single Shoulder
Orifice Shoulder Shoulder Shoulder Shoulder
ID 0.10"Under *Punch Mark ID 0.150"Over
No
Viscosity Standards Recommended For

Calibration of MINI Ford DIP Viscosity Cups
Catalog No. Calibration For Use PRICE
Liquid With per pint
Description Cup No.
VI-3801 G-6 0
VI-3803 G-10 1
VI-3810 G-35 2
VI-3815 G-60 3
VI-3815 G-60 4
VI-3821 G-200 5
These standard oils prepared expressly by the Cannon Instrument Company for the Paul N.
Gardner Company are produced in accordance with ISO 9002:1987; EN 29002:1987 BS
5750 Part2:1987; ANSI/ASQC Q92:1987.
USE OF GARDCO MINI DIP SERIES CUPS
The GARDCO MINI DIP CUPS should have the same care as the Gardco Standard Series as
they are produced to the same close tolerance. The use of the dip cup, however, is somewhat
different.
Adjust the temperature of the material to be measured if necessary. Lower the cup into the material so
that the top rim is submerged. Place a thermometer into the cup as it is immersed and determine the
temperature of the confined sample. Remove thermometer. Quickly raise the cup from the material, high
enough to easily observe the efflux stream and at the same time start the timer. Closely observe the efflux
stream and stop the timer at the first break in the stream, one to two inches below the orifice.
Record the cup used ( ex. Gardco Mini Dip #4), the measured temperature and the efflux time. If the efflux
time is immediately converted to Gardco Standard Cup time by multiplying by two, it should be so noted.
Promptly clean the cup with close attention to the orifice.

VISCOSITY
PRICES
PRICE OF EACH CUP INCLUDES
VISCOSITY CUP CONVERSION TABLE, INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND wOOD
DOwEL FOR USE IN ORIFICE REmOVAL AND INSERTION.
Cat. No. Description Price

VI-3320 Gardco #0 Mini Ford Dip Viscosity Cup
VI-3329 MIL STD 45662 Calibration Certification Single Cup-
Orifice Combination (Conforms to ISO 9000)
TH-0482 Thermometer, blue spirit filled, 20°- 30°C
TM-14-1/2 Stopwatch, 7-jewel, 1/10th Second
TM-705 Stopwatch, Electronic, Digital, #705, 1/100th Sec.
TM-705/C Certified Stopwatch, Electronic, Digital, 1/100th Sec.
VI-FGS Standard Ford Cup Conversion Grid Set, for Cups #0-5
VI-FMDGS Mini Ford Dip Cup Conversion Grid Set, for Cups #0-5
Replacement Orifices
These orifices will fit both our Standard Series and Dip Series Ford Cups.
VI-3310 Replacement Orifice #0 (Snap-in Type)
Orifice Identification Tool
VI-3341 Orifice Identification Tool
Gardco Viscosity Cup Equivalent Chart
VI-VCC GARDCO VISCOSITY CUP
EQUIVALENT CHART
ASTM Mercury In Glass Thermometers
TH-02232 Celsius Thermometer, (19-27°C)
TH-02233 Fahrenheit Thermometer, (66-80°F)
TH-02272 Celsius Thermometer, (23.6-26.4°C)
TH-02273 Fahrenheit Thermometer, (74.5-79.5°F)
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VISCOSITY
G series VISCOSITY STANDARDS
FOR USE WITH
GARDCO VISCOSITY CUPS
These standard oils prepared expressly by the
Cannon Instrument Company for the Paul N.
Gardner Company are produced in accor-
dance with:
ISO 9002: 1994
EN ISO 9002: 1994
BS EN ISO 9002: 1994
ANSI/ASQC Q9002: 1994
These standards provide the greatest possible
accuracy in viscosity measurements with Gard-
co produced and calibrated viscosity cups. A
list of “G” Series viscosity standards is available
for periodic checking of these measuring instru-
ments. See list on following page.
PACKAGING - LABELING
All viscosity standards are packaged in sealed, dark glass bottles. Net content of
each bottle is 0.47 Liter (1 Pint). A label on each bottle gives the Standard Name,
Lot No., Termination Date, Viscosity in Centistokes at 25.00°C (77.00°F)* and a
statement that the standard “is prepared expressly for Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.,
P.O. Box 10688, Pompano Beach, FL 33061-6688” by the Cannon Instrument
Company and that data on the standard is traceable to the National Institute of
Standards and Technology. A Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S.) accompanies
each bottle of oil.
USE OF STANDARD OILS

Recommended use of a standard oil to check the calibration of a Gardco produced
viscosity cup is as follows: Conversion formulas are either provided with the cup to
be checked or are available in the Product Leaflet for the cup.
IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS
Use of standard oils available from the Paul N. Gardner Company are NOT recom-
mended for use with cups produced by other suppliers unless the conversion formula
between centistoke viscosity and efflux time as well as cup production tolerance for
the particular cup in question has been furnished.
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G SERIES VISCOSITY STANDARDS
Standard Centistoke* EZ™ S90/ Mini Gardco/ Fisher Std. Ford Gardco/ISO Gardco/Din Parlin
Oil Viscosity Cup Zahn Ford Dip Fisher Dip Standard & Std. Ford & ISO Dip & Din Dip Cup
No Cup No Cup No Cup No Cup No Dip Cup No Cup mm Cup mm No
G-6 8.9 - - 0 - - 0 - - -
G-10 19 1 - 1 - - 1 3 - -
VISCOSITY
G-20 35 - 1 - 1 - - - - -
G-35 68 - - 2 2 2 2 4 - 1
G-60 120 2 2 3, 4 3 - 3, 4 - - -
G-100 270 - 3 - - - - 6 4 2
G-200 450 3, 4 - 5 4 - 5 - - -
G-350 880 5 4, 5 - - - - * * 8 - -
G-350 1020 - - - - - - - - 3
G-J3000 10,800 - - - - - - - - 4
*These are nominal values. For the actual centistoke value of the standard, refer to the value on the bottle label.
* *NOTE: The 8mm ISO Cup is not available in the Dip version.
The information contained herein, or supplied by us or on our behalf in any other manner is based on data obtained by our own research and is
considered accurate. However, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA, THE RESULTS TO BE OB-
TAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF, OR THAT ANY SUCH USE WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENT. This information is furnished upon the condition that
the person receiving it shall make his own tests to determine the suitability thereof for his particular purpose.
VISCOSITY
EFFLUX time to the nearest 0.1 second can be read from the conversion
chart furnished with each Gardco produced cup, or a formula can be
used as follows:
1. Select the formula relating viscosity to time of efflux in seconds when viscosity in
centistokes is known.
2. Substitute the standard label value for centistokes for “V” in the equation and solve
the equation. The resulting value is design efflux (drain) time in seconds.
NOTE: This determined efflux time is for the standard at 25.00°C (77.00°F) only*.
3. Make a minimum of three determinations with the cup in question on the applicable
standard, adhering to the method of use prescribed in the product leaflet or in the
applicable ASTM method, and calculate the average efflux time.
NOTE: Pay particular attention to temperature at time of measurement. Use a
thermometer that can be read to the nearest 0.1°C or 0.2°F. Experimental results
should NOT be compared against determined design efflux time unless tempera-
ture at time of measurement was within ± 0.2° of 25.0°C or ± 0.4° of 77.0°F*. The
standard oils change in viscosity between 3% and 8%, depending on the viscosity
of the standard, for each degree change in temperature from 25°C*.
4. Compare the experimentally determined efflux time with the design efflux time.
If experi mental results were at 25.0°C or 77.0°F*, the comparison should be within
the following limits:
* With the exception of the Parlin Cups whose Viscosity in Centistokes is measured at 23°C.
Gardco EZˇ™Zahn (ASTM)Dip Cups 3% Gardco/ISO Cups 2%
Gardco S90/Zahn Sig. Dip Cups 5% Gardco/ISO 8mm Cup 3%
Gardco Mini Ford Dip Cups 4% Gardco/ISO Dip Cup 3%
Gardco/Fisher Dip Cups 2% Gardco/DIN Cup 3%
Gardco/Fisher Standard Cup 2% Gardco/DIN Dip Cup 3%
Gardco Standard Ford Cups 2% Gardco Parlin #1 Cup 3%
Gardco Standard Ford Dip #3 3% Gardco Parlin #2 Cup 3%
MANUAL TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

For the technician who does not have automatic temperature control equipment the
following procedure may be useful with dip type cups: If the oil to be used is below
temperature, place the bottle with the cap slightly loosened no closer than about one
foot from an incandescent desk lamp. This will slowly raise the temperature of the
oil. When within about one degree of measuring temperature, transfer the required
amount of the oil to a glass container of sufficient height and diameter to accom-
modate the viscosity cup. (Glass is recommended due to its low rate of temperature
conductance.) Place the viscosity cup to be used in the oil of the glass container so
that it comes to the same temperature as the oil and place a thermometer, preferably
glass, in the oil which can also be used as a stirring rod. If necessary to elevate
the temperature slightly, simply hold the glass snugly in the hand while stirring the
contents gently and observing the change in temperature. If necessary to lower the
temperature, dip the bottom of the glass container for a few seconds in water that
is 10 to 20 degrees lower than measuring temperature and continue gentle stirring
while the temperature slowly lowers. With a little practice it is possible to make
measurements very close to the target temperature.

VISCOSITY
CARE OF STANDARD OILS
The viscosity standards available from Gardco are precision materials. They are
accurate to within 0.25% of the label value at specified temperature. This is a
much closer tolerance than viscosity measuring devices normally available to users
of viscosity cups. Therefore, there is no easy means of checking the standard to
insure that it remains at the value listed on the label except through very careful use
of the standard to insure its integrity. Included in this care should be making sure
that any container used to receive the standard, as well as the cup to be checked,
the thermometer and any other stirring device, be absolutely free of contaminants.
Immediately following use, the standard should be returned to its labeled container
and capped. If there is valid reason to question the original value of the standard,
it should be replaced.
The below listed standards are used by the producer of Gardco viscosity cups not
only to calibrate the cups but also to certify such calibration under ANSI/NCSL Z540-
1 or MIL-STD-45662A, as applicable, & in conformance with ISO 9000, which is
available as an extra cost service. One of the requirements under such certification
is the replacement of the standard on or before the termination date. Experience
has shown, however, that in the absence of contamination, the standards do not
materially deteriorate over an extended period of time.
CAUTION: Silicone fluids should not be used to calibrate viscosity cups. These materials
change the interface between the cup surface and the test material and therefore change
the cup calibration. The following is taken from ASTM D 445; Viscometers used for
silicone fluids should be reserved for the exclusive use of such fluids. Solvent washings
from these viscometers should not be used for cleaning other viscometers.
Approx.
Cat. No. Description Centistokes
VI-3801
G-6 Viscosity Standard 9
VI-3803 G-10 Viscosity Standard 19
VI-3842 G-J3000 Viscosity Standard 10800
A Material Safety Data Sheet is furnished with each bottle of "G" Series Standard Oils.
The information contained herein, or supplied by us or on our behalf in any other manner is based on data obtained by our own research
and is considered accurate. However, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE
DATA, THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF, OR THAT ANY SUCH USE WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY
PATENT. This information is furnished upon the condition that the person receiving it shall make his own tests to determine the suit-
ability thereof for his particular purpose.

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VISCOSITY
PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATION FOR
DIP-TYPE VISCOSITY CUPS
THIS INFORMATION PERTAINS ONLY TO VISCOSITY CUPS MADE BY
THE PAUL N. GARDNER COMPANY, INC. (GARDCO)
EXAMPLE OF MATERIALS NEEDED
FOR CALIBRATION OF A DIP-TYPE VISCOSITY CUP
a. One GARDCO Dip-Type Viscosity Cup.
b. The Conversion Grid sheet (for cup chosen) to convert seconds efflux time (to nearest
tenth of a second) to centistoke viscosity. Every Gardco Cup is furnished with such a
data sheet.
c. One pint of certified calibration oil (appropriate to cup chosen, see chart below)
Standard Centistoke* EZ™ S90/ Mini Gardco/ Std. Ford Gardco/ISO Gardco/Din
Oil Viscosity Cup Zahn Ford Dip Fisher Dip Dip Dip Dip
No Cup No Cup No Cup No Cup No Cup mm Cup mm
G6 8.9 - - 0 - 0 - -
G10 19 1 - 1 - 1 3 -
G20 34 - 1 - 1 - - -
G35 64 - 2 2 2 4 -
G60 120 2 2 3, 4 3 3, 4 - -
G100 230 - 3 - - - 6 4
G200 450 3, 4 - 5 4 5 - -
G350 880 5 4, 5 - - - **8 -
*These are nominal values. For the actual centistoke value of the standard, refer to the value on the
bottle label. * *NOTE: The 8mm ISO Cup is not available in the Dip version.
d. To insure highest accuracy of calibration, we recommend the use of ASTM mercury
filled glass type thermometers having an accuracy of 0.1°C (0.2°F). Use any of the
following:
1. Gardco Cat. No. VI-3130 glass mercury filled thermometer, 4-1/2" length,
20-30°C. range.
2. Gardco Cat. No. TH-17C ASTM mercury filled glass thermometer, 10.8"
length, 19-27°C. range.
3. Gardco Cat. No. TH-17F ASTM mercury filled glass thermometer, 10.8"
length, 66-80°F. range.
e. Container, 250 ml capacity.
f. Gardco Cat. No. TM-705 digital electronic stopwatch, 0.01 second.
g. Reference literature:
1. Gardco Viscosity cup leaflet (for cup chosen)
2. Viscosity Cups-Common Questions and Their Answers leaflet
3. Gardco Viscosity Cup Equivalent Wall Chart (VI-VCC) or Slide Chart (VI-9939)
4. Gardco General Catalog

VISCOSITY
THIS INFORMATION PERTAINS ONLY TO VISCOSITY CUPS MADE BY
THE PAUL N. GARDNER COMPANY, INC. (GARDCO)
PROCEDURE
1. Examine the cup for obvious obstruction or damage to the orifice
area and general cleanliness of cup.
2. Select the recommended Certified Viscosity Standard for the cup
to be calibrated. make sure the expiration date for the standard
has not passed.
3. Pour a sufficient amount of oil into a 500 ml container to totally
submerge the cup.
4. Using a calibrated ASTm mercury-filled thermometer bring oil to
target temperature, 25.0°C ± .5°C. Proper temperature is very
important. By wrapping a hand around the beaker and slowly
stirring oil, the temperature can be slightly raised.
5. Place cup in oil and allow 1 to 5 minutes for cup and oil to reach
thermal equilibrium.
6. Raise the cup vertically to a distance of no more than 6” from the
surface of the oil. Start timing with a stop watch with accuracy of
one tenth second or better as the top edge of the cup breaks the
surface of the oil.
7. Leave the thermometer in the beaker to insure the temperature
remains constant throughout the run.
8. Stop the timer when the first definite break in the efflux stream
occurs near the bottom of the cup. Be sure to keep air bubbles at
a minimum; they will sometimes cause an apparent break pre-
maturely.
9. Record time and temperature and repeat. Keep temperature drift
between runs at ±.2°C. Disregard any runs that are more than .5
seconds apart.
10. Adjust times for temperature deviation and average three valid
runs.
11. Divide the design time by the average and determine the
correction factor.
12. Determine if the cup is in or out of tolerance according to
manufacturer’s specification.
** THIS PROCEDURE mEETS THE REQUIREmENTS OF ASTM D4212 **
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VISCOSITY
EXAMPLE OF VISCOSITY CUP CALIBRATION CHECK SHEET
DATE 7/31/98
CUP NAmE GARDCO S-90 Zahn Signature CUP NO. 2
CUP RING TAG SERIAL NO. 44263
STATED TOLERANCE ± 3%
CERTIFIED OIL DATA

CALIBRATION OIL NO. G60 LOT NO. 90102
LABEL DUE DATE 5/ 30/98
DATE OIL FIRST USED ** 7/31/98
CENTISTOKE VISCOSITY ON LABEL 118.4 CS
CALIBRATION DATA *
RUN NO. 1 32.85 SECS @ 25.0°C RUN NO.3 33.55 SECS @ 25.0°C
RUN NO. 2 33.09 SECS @ 25.0°C AVERAGE 33.16 SECS @ 25.0°C
DESIGN EFFLUX TImE (FROm GARDCO CONVERSION GRID CHART)

33.72 SECS @ 25.0°C
IN TOLERANCE ( √ ) OUT OF TOLERANCE ( )
CORRECTION FACTOR 1.017
CALIBRATED BY A.B. Smith CHECKED BY L.A. Dawn
(Only For Cups Made By GARDCO)
* When many different determinations are to be made on similar products in the same viscosity
range, it may be helpful to produce a graph for converting measured temperature and viscosity cup
efflux time in seconds to seconds at a specified temperature, normally 25.0° C (77.0°F). Refer to
"Temperature" in Viscosity Cup leaflet for a suggested method of preparation for such a graph.
** When finished with standard oil examine it for contamination of any kind. A fine wire mesh filter
may be used if dirt specks are noticed. If oil is accidently contaminated with water settled in bottom
of tumbler, pour off clean portion of oil and discard contaminated water portion. Pour oil back into
bottle and record the date of first use on the label. Stored in normal ambient temperature the oil is
good for a year after date of first use, provided it does not become contaminated.
CLEANING
After use of cup, allow to drain and then clean with suitable solvent
and dry cup with soft lint-free cloth. Be sure that orifice is clean and
dry. Do not use metal object to clean the orifice. Use care not to
score or scratch orifice. A length of nylon fishing line is suitable in many
cases to clean the orifice. Clean thermometer with suitable solvent
and dry with lint-free cloth before storage. Clean container in suitable
solvent and mark for future “viscosity cup calibration use only”.
CAUTION
A point of caution: Even the standard oils change in viscosity in the
range of 3% - 8% per degree Celsius at the 25° normal measuring
range. Temperature of products being measured should be adjusted
to within 0.1° of specified temperature if accurate results are to be
obtained.
The information contained herein, or supplied by us or on our behalf in any other manner is based on data obtained
by our own research and is considered accurate. However, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING
THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA, THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF, OR THAT ANY SUCH USE
WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENT. This information is furnished upon the condition that the person receiving it shall
make his own tests to determine the suitability thereof for his particular purpose.

CUP NUMBER 0
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND TABLE©
GARDCO MINI FORD DIP viscosity cups are designed to provide just one half the
efflux time of the GARDCO STANDARD FORD DIP viscosity cups which comply with
requirements of ASTM D-1200. Both cups use the identical orifice. Cup dimensions
are carefully controlled and cup calibration conditions comply with MIL STD 45662A.
Standard viscous oil traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology are
used in calibration procedures to insure specified efflux time tolerance.
Use this formula derived by the Paul N. Gardner Company research to find
viscosity (V) in centistokes when cup efflux time in seconds (T) is known:
V = 0.266T - 157 ÷ T
Use this formula to find cup efflux seconds (T) when viscosity (V) in centistokes is
known:
T = ( V + √ V2 + 167 ) ÷ 0.532
Results from the above formulas, solved for each tenth of a second within the cup range,
are shown on the reverse side of this page. To find centistoke viscosity for a given cup
efflux time in seconds, read down the column on the left to find the nearest second. Then,
read to the right to the nearest tenth of a second column to find centistoke value. The
chart may be read in reverse to find efflux time seconds when viscosity is known.
The GARDCO MINI FORD DIP series of six viscosity cups are produced, calibrated
and sold only by the Paul N. Gardner Company and licensed agents.
©Copyright 1987, Paul N. Gardner Company.
The information contained herein, or supplied by us or on our behalf in any other manner is based on
data obtained by our own research and is considered accurate. However, no warranty expressed
or implied regarding the accuracy of these data, the results to be obtained from the
use thereof, or that any such use will not infringe any patent.

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GARDCO MINI FORD DIP VISCOSITY CUP NUMBER 0
EFFLUX TIME - CENTISTOKES CONVERSION TABLE ©
10/95 (Accurate for True Liquids Only)
SECONDS 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
<------------------------------------------VISCOSITY IN CENTISTOKES------------------------------------------- >
28 1.86 1.91 1.95 2.00 2.04 2.09 2.14 2.18 2.23 2.27
29 2.32 2.36 2.41 2.45 2.50 2.54 2.59 2.63 2.68 2.72
30 2.76 2.81 2.85 2.89 2.94 2.98 3.03 3.07 3.11 3.15
31 3.20 3.24 3.28 3.33 3.37 3.41 3.45 3.50 3.54 3.58
32 3.62 3.66 3.70 3.75 3.79 3.83 3.87 3.91 3.95 3.99
33 4.04 4.08 4.12 4.16 4.20 4.24 4.28 4.32 4.36 4.40
34 4.44 4.48 4.52 4.56 4.60 4.64 4.68 4.72 4.76 4.80
35 4.84 4.88 4.92 4.96 5.00 5.03 5.07 5.11 5.15 5.19
36 5.23 5.27 5.31 5.34 5.38 5.42 5.46 5.50 5.54 5.57
37 5.61 5.65 5.69 5.73 5.76 5.80 5.84 5.88 5.91 5.95
38 5.99 6.03 6.06 6.10 6.14 6.18 6.21 6.25 6.29 6.32
39 6.36 6.40 6.43 6.47 6.51 6.54 6.58 6.62 6.65 6.69
40 6.73 6.76 6.80 6.84 6.87 6.91 6.94 6.98 7.02 7.05
41 7.09 7.12 7.16 7.20 7.23 7.27 7.30 7.34 7.37 7.41
42 7.45 7.48 7.52 7.55 7.59 7.62 7.66 7.69 7.73 7.76
43 7.80 7.83 7.87 7.90 7.94 7.97 8.01 8.04 8.08 8.11
44 8.15 8.18 8.22 8.25 8.29 8.32 8.35 8.39 8.42 8.46
45 8.49 8.53 8.56 8.60 8.63 8.66 8.70 8.73 8.77 8.80
46 8.83 8.87 8.90 8.94 8.97 9.00 9.04 9.07 9.10 9.14
47 9.17 9.21 9.24 9.27 9.31 9.34 9.37 9.41 9.44 9.47
48 9.51 9.54 9.57 9.61 9.64 9.67 9.71 9.74 9.77 9.81
49 9.84 9.87 9.91 9.94 9.97 10.01 10.04 10.07 10.10 10.14
50 10.17 10.20 10.24 10.27 10.30 10.33 10.37 10.40 10.43 10.46
51 10.50 10.53 10.56 10.60 10.63 10.66 10.69 10.73 10.76 10.79
52 10.82 10.85 10.89 10.92 10.95 10.98 11.02 11.05 11.08 11.11
53 11.15 11.18 11.21 11.24 11.27 11.31 11.34 11.37 11.40 11.43
54 11.47 11.50 11.53 11.56 11.59 11.63 11.66 11.69 11.72 11.75
55 11.78 11.82 11.85 11.88 11.91 11.94 11.97 12.01 12.04 12.07
56 12.10 12.13 12.16 12.20 12.23 12.26 12.29 12.32 12.35 12.38
57 12.42 12.45 12.48 12.51 12.54 12.57 12.60 12.64 12.67 12.70
58 12.73 12.76 12.79 12.82 12.85 12.89 12.92 12.95 12.98 13.01
59 13.04 13.07 13.10 13.13 13.17 13.20 13.23 13.26 13.29 13.32
60 13.35 13.38 13.41 13.44 13.48 13.51 13.54 13.57 13.60 13.63
Example: 55.2 Seconds = 11.85 Centistokes. ©

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CUP NUMBER 1
V= 0.744T - 300 ÷ T
known:
T= ( V + √ V2 + 893 ) ÷ 1.488
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SECONDS 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
30 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.9 13.0 13.1 13.2
13.3
31 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 14.0 14.1 14.2

14.3
32 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 15.1 15.2 15.3
15.4
33 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.7 15.9 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3
16.4
34 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.7 16.9 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3
17.4 35 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.7 17.9 18.0 18.1 18.2
18.3 18.4
36 18.5 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 19.0 19.1 19.2

19.3
37 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.8 19.9 20.0 20.1 20.2
20.3
38 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.6 20.8 20.9 20.9 21.0 21.1
21.2
39 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 22.0 22.1
22.2
40 22.3 22.4 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.8 22.9 23.0
23.1
41 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.4 23.6 23.6 23.7 23.8 23.9

24.0
42 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.7 24.7 24.8
24.9
43 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 25.5 25.6 25.6 25.7
25.8
44 25.9 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 26.5 26.6
26.7
45 26.8 26.9 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.3 27.4 27.5
27.6
46 27.7 27.8 27.9 28.0 28.1 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4

28.5
47 28.6 28.7 28.8 28.8 28.9 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3

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CUP NUMBER 2
used in calibration procedures to insure specified drain time tolerance.
viscosity (V) in centistokes when cup drain time in seconds (T) is known:
V = 2.48T - 385 ÷ T
Use this formula to find cup drain seconds (T) when viscosity (V) in centistokes is
known:
T= (V + √V 2
+ 3819 ) ÷ 4.96
Results from the above formulas, solved for each tenth second within the cup range, are
shown on the reverse side of this page. To find centistoke viscosity for a given cup drain
time in seconds, read down the column on the left to find the nearest second. Then, read
to the right to the nearest tenth second column to find centistoke value. The chart may
be read in reverse to find drain time seconds when viscosity is known.
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SECONDS 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
18 23.3 23.6 24.0 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.4 25.8 26.1 26.5
19 26.9 27.2 27.6 27.9 28.3 28.6 29.0 29.3 29.7 30.0
20 30.4 30.7 31.0 31.4 31.7 32.1 32.4 32.7 33.1 33.4
21 33.7 34.1 34.4 34.7 35.1 35.4 35.7 36.1 36.4 36.7
22 37.1 37.4 37.7 38.0 38.4 38.7 39.0 39.3 39.7 40.0
23 40.3 40.6 40.9 41.3 41.6 41.9 42.2 42.5 42.8 43.2
24 43.5 43.8 44.1 44.4 44.7 45.0 45.4 45.7 46.0 46.3
25 46.6 46.9 47.2 47.5 47.8 48.1 48.4 48.8 49.1 49.4
26 49.7 50.0 50.3 50.6 50.9 51.2 51.5 51.8 52.1 52.4
27 52.7 53.0 53.3 53.6 53.9 54.2 54.5 54.8 55.1 55.4
28 55.7 56.0 56.3 56.6 56.9 57.2 57.5 57.8 58.1 58.4
29 58.6 58.9 59.2 59.5 59.8 60.1 60.4 60.7 61.0 61.3
30 61.6 61.9 62.1 62.4 62.7 63.0 63.3 63.6 63.9 64.2
31 64.5 64.7 65.0 65.3 65.6 65.9 66.2 66.5 66.8 67.0
32 67.3 67.6 67.9 68.2 68.5 68.8 69.0 69.3 69.6 69.9
33 70.2 70.5 70.7 71.0 71.3 71.6 71.9 72.2 72.4 72.7
34 73.0 73.3 73.6 73.8 74.1 74.4 74.7 75.0 75.2 75.5
35 75.8 76.1 76.4 76.6 76.9 77.2 77.5 77.8 78.0 78.3
36 78.6 78.9 79.1 79.4 79.7 80.0 80.2 80.5 80.8 81.1
37 81.4 81.6 81.9 82.2 82.5 82.7 83.0 83.3 83.6 83.8
38 84.1 84.4 84.7 84.9 85.2 85.5 85.8 86.0 86.3 86.6
39 86.8 87.1 87.4 87.7 87.9 88.2 88.5 88.8 89.0 89.3
40 89.6 89.8 90.1 90.4 90.7 90.9 91.2 91.5 91.7 92.0
41 92.3 92.6 92.8 93.1 93.4 93.6 93.9 94.2 94.5 94.7
42 95.0 95.3 95.5 95.8 96.1 96.3 96.6 96.9 97.1 97.4
43 97.7 98.0 98.2 98.5 98.8 99.0 99.3 99.6 99.8 100.1
44 100.4 100.6 100.9 101.2 101.4 101.7 102.0 102.2 102.5 102.8
45 103.0 103.3 103.6 103.8 104.1 104.4 104.6 104.9 105.2 105.4
46 105.7 106.0 106.2 106.5 106.8 107.0 107.3 107.6 107.8 108.1
47 108.4 108.6 108.9 109.2 109.4 109.7 110.0 110.2 110.5 110.8
48 111.0 111.3 111.5 111.8 112.1 112.3 112.6 112.9 113.1 113.4
49 113.7 113.9 114.2 114.5 114.7 115.0 115.2 115.5 115.8 116.0
50 116.3 116.6 116.8 117.1 117.4 117.6 117.9 118.1 118.4 118.7
51 118.9 119.2 119.5 119.7 120.0 120.2 120.5 120.8 121.0 121.3


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CUP NUMBER 3
V = 4.62T - 275 ÷ T
known:
T = ( V + √ V2 + 5082 ) ÷ 9.24

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SECONDS 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
12 32.5 33.2 33.8 34.5 35.1 35.8 36.4 37.0 37.7 38.3
13 38.9 39.5 40.2 40.8 41.4 42.0 42.6 43.2 43.8 44.4
14 45.0 45.6 46.2 46.8 47.4 48.0 48.6 49.2 49.8 50.4
15 51.0 51.6 52.1 52.7 53.3 53.9 54.4 55.0 55.6 56.2
16 56.7 57.3 57.9 58.4 59.0 59.6 60.1 60.7 61.2 61.8
17 62.4 62.9 63.5 64.0 64.6 65.1 65.7 66.2 66.8 67.3
18 67.9 68.4 69.0 69.5 70.1 70.6 71.1 71.7 72.2 72.8
19 73.3 73.8 74.4 74.9 75.5 76.0 76.5 77.1 77.6 78.1
20 78.7 79.2 79.7 80.2 80.8 81.3 81.8 82.3 82.9 83.4
21 83.9 84.4 85.0 85.5 86.0 86.5 87.1 87.6 88.1 88.6
22 89.1 89.7 90.2 90.7 91.2 91.7 92.2 92.8 93.3 93.8
23 94.3 94.8 95.3 95.8 96.4 96.9 97.4 97.9 98.4 98.9
24 99.4 99.9 100.4 100.9 101.5 102.0 102.5 103.0 103.5 104.0
25 104.5 105.0 105.5 106.0 106.5 107.0 107.5 108.0 108.5 109.0
26 109.5 110.0 110.5 111.0 111.6 112.1 112.6 113.1 113.6 114.1
27 114.6 115.1 115.6 116.1 116.6 117.1 117.5 118.0 118.5 119.0
28 119.5 120.0 120.5 121.0 121.5 122.0 122.5 123.0 123.5 124.0
29 124.5 125.0 125.5 126.0 126.5 127.0 127.5 128.0 128.4 128.9
30 129.4 129.9 130.4 130.9 131.4 131.9 132.4 132.9 133.4 133.9
31 134.3 134.8 135.3 135.8 136.3 136.8 137.3 137.8 138.3 138.8
32 139.2 139.7 140.2 140.7 141.2 141.7 142.2 142.7 143.2 143.6
33 144.1 144.6 145.1 145.6 146.1 146.6 147.0 147.5 148.0 148.5
34 149.0 149.5 150.0 150.4 150.9 151.4 151.9 152.4 152.9 153.4
35 153.8 154.3 154.8 155.3 155.8 156.3 156.7 157.2 157.7 158.2
36 158.7 159.2 159.6 160.1 160.6 161.1 161.6 162.1 162.5 163.0
37 163.5 164.0 164.5 165.0 165.4 165.9 166.4 166.9 167.4 167.8
38 168.3 168.8 169.3 169.8 170.2 170.7 171.2 171.7 172.2 172.6
39 173.1 173.6 174.1 174.6 175.0 175.5 176.0 176.5 177.0 177.4
40 177.9 178.4 178.9 179.4 179.8 180.3 180.8 181.3 181.8 182.2
41 182.7 183.2 183.7 184.1 184.6 185.1 185.6 186.1 186.5 187.0
42 187.5 188.0 188.4 188.9 189.4 189.9 190.4 190.8 191.3 191.8
43 192.3 192.7 193.2 193.7 194.2 194.6 195.1 195.6 196.1 196.6
44 197.0 197.5 198.0 198.5 198.9 199.4 199.9 200.4 200.8 201.3
45 201.8 202.3 202.7 203.2 203.7 204.2 204.6 205.1 205.6 206.1
46 206.5 207.0 207.5 208.0 208.4 208.9 209.4 209.9 210.3 210.8
47 211.3 211.8 212.2 212.7 213.2 213.7 214.1 214.6 215.1 215.6
48 216.0 216.5 217.0 217.5 217.9 218.4 218.9 219.3 219.8 220.3
49 220.8 221.2 221.7 222.2 222.7 223.1 223.6 224.1 224.6 225.0
50 225.5 226.0 226.4 226.9 227.4 227.9 228.3 228.8 229.3 229.8
51 230.2 230.7 231.2 231.6 232.1 232.6 233.1 233.5 234.0 234.5
52 235.0 235.4 235.9 236.4 236.8 237.3 237.8 238.3 238.7 239.2
53 239.7 240.1 240.6 241.1 241.6 242.0 242.5 243.0 243.4 243.9
54 244.4 244.9 245.3 245.8 246.3 246.7 247.2 247.7 248.2 248.6
55 249.1 249.6 250.0 250.5 251.0 251.5 251.9 252.4 252.9 253.3
56 253.8 254.3 254.8 255.2 255.7 256.2 256.6 257.1 257.6 258.0
57 258.5 259.0 259.5 259.9 260.4 260.9 261.3 261.8 262.3 262.7
58 263.2 263.7 264.2 264.6 265.1 265.6 266.0 266.5 267.0 267.4
59 267.9 268.4 268.9 269.3 269.8 270.3 270.7 271.2 271.7 272.1
60 272.6 273.1 273.6 274.0 274.5 275.0 275.4 275.9 276.4 276.8

CUP NUMBER 4
V = 7.40T - 200 ÷ T
known:
T= ( V+√V 2
+ 5920 ) ÷ 14.80


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SECONDS 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
10 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 60 61 62
11 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 69 70 71
12 72 73 74 75 76 77 77 78 79 80
13 81 82 83 83 84 85 86 87 88 88
14 89 90 91 92 93 94 94 95 96 97
15 98 98 99 100 101 102 103 103 104 105
16 106 107 108 108 109 110 111 112 112 113
17 114 115 116 116 117 118 119 120 120 121
18 122 123 124 124 125 126 127 128 128 129
19 130 131 132 132 133 134 135 136 136 137
20 138 139 140 140 141 142 143 144 144 145
21 146 147 147 148 149 150 151 151 152 153
22 154 154 155 156 157 158 158 159 160 161
23 162 162 163 164 165 165 166 167 168 168
24 169 170 171 172 172 173 174 175 175 176
25 177 178 179 179 180 181 182 182 183 184
26 185 185 186 187 188 189 189 190 191 192
27 192 193 194 195 195 196 197 198 199 199
28 200 201 202 202 203 204 205 205 206 207
29 208 208 209 210 211 212 212 213 214 215
30 215 216 217 218 218 219 220 221 221 222
31 223 224 224 225 226 227 228 228 229 230
32 231 231 232 233 234 234 235 236 237 237
33 238 239 240 240 241 242 243 243 244 245
34 246 246 247 248 249 250 250 251 252 253
35 253 254 255 256 256 257 258 259 259 260
36 261 262 262 263 264 265 265 266 267 268
37 268 269 270 271 271 272 273 274 274 275
38 276 277 277 278 279 280 280 281 282 283
39 283 284 285 286 286 287 288 289 289 290
40 291 292 293 293 294 295 296 296 297 298
41 299 299 300 301 302 302 303 304 305 305
42 306 307 308 308 309 310 311 311 312 313
43 314 314 315 316 317 317 318 319 320 320
44 321 322 323 323 324 325 326 326 327 328
45 329 329 330 331 332 332 333 334 335 335
46 336 337 338 338 339 340 341 341 342 343
47 344 344 345 346 347 347 348 349 350 350
48 351 352 353 353 354 355 356 356 357 358
49 359 359 360 361 362 362 363 364 365 365
50 366 367 367 368 369 370 370 371 372 373
51 373 374 375 376 376 377 378 379 379 380
52 381 382 382 383 384 385 385 386 387 388
53 388 389 390 391 391 392 393 394 394 395
54 396 397 397 398 399 400 400 401 402 403
55 403 404 405 406 406 407 408 409 409 410
56 411 412 412 413 414 415 415 416 417 418
57 418 419 420 421 421 422 423 424 424 425
58 426 426 427 428 429 429 430 431 432 432
59 433 434 435 435 436 437 438 438 439 440
60 441 441 442 443 444 444 445 446 447 447
Example: 21.8 Seconds = 152 Centistokes. Copyright 1987 Paul N. Gardner Co.
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CUP NUMBER 5
V = 23.60T - 204 ÷ T
known:
T= ( V+√V 2
+ 19528 ) ÷ 47.20

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SECONDS 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
10 216 218 221 223 226 228 231 233 236 239
11 241 244 246 249 251 254 256 259 261 264
12 266 269 271 274 276 279 281 284 286 289
13 291 294 296 299 301 303 306 308 311 313
14 316 318 321 323 326 328 331 333 335 338
15 340 343 345 348 350 353 355 358 360 362
16 365 367 370 372 375 377 379 382 384 387
17 389 392 394 396 399 401 404 406 409 411
18 413 416 418 421 423 426 428 430 433 435
19 438 440 442 445 447 450 452 455 457 459
20 462 464 467 469 471 474 476 479 481 483
21 486 488 491 493 496 498 500 503 505 508
22 510 512 515 517 520 522 524 527 529 532
23 534 536 539 541 544 546 548 551 553 556
24 558 560 563 565 567 570 572 575 577 579
25 582 584 587 589 591 594 596 599 601 603
26 606 608 611 613 615 618 620 622 625 627
27 630 632 634 637 639 642 644 646 649 651
28 654 656 658 661 663 665 668 670 673 675
29 677 680 682 685 687 689 692 694 696 699
30 701 704 706 708 711 713 715 718 720 723
31 725 727 730 732 735 737 739 742 744 746
32 749 751 754 756 758 761 763 765 768 770
33 773 775 777 780 782 785 787 789 792 794
34 796 799 801 804 806 808 811 813 815 818
35 820 823 825 827 830 832 834 837 839 842
36 844 846 849 851 853 856 858 861 863 865
37 868 870 872 875 877 880 882 884 887 889
38 891 894 896 899 901 903 906 908 910 913
39 915 918 920 922 925 927 929 932 934 937
40 939 941 944 946 948 951 953 956 958 960
41 963 965 967 970 972 974 977 979 982 984
42 986 989 991 993 996 998 1001 1003 1005 1008
43 1010 1012 1015 1017 1020 1022 1024 1027 1029 1031
44 1034 1036 1039 1041 1043 1046 1048 1050 1053 1055
45 1057 1060 1062 1065 1067 1069 1072 1074 1076 1079
46 1081 1084 1086 1088 1091 1093 1095 1098 1100 1102
47 1105 1107 1110 1112 1114 1117 1119 1121 1124 1126
48 1129 1131 1133 1136 1138 1140 1143 1145 1147 1150
49 1152 1155 1157 1159 1162 1164 1166 1169 1171 1174
50 1176 1178 1181 1183 1185 1188 1190 1192 1195 1197
51 1200 1202 1204 1207 1209 1211 1214 1216 1219 1221
52 1223 1226 1228 1230 1233 1235 1237 1240 1242 1245
53 1247 1249 1252 1254 1256 1259 1261 1264 1266 1268
54 1271 1273 1275 1278 1280 1282 1285 1287 1290 1292
55 1294 1297 1299 1301 1304 1306 1308 1311 1313 1316
56 1318 1320 1323 1325 1327 1330 1332 1335 1337 1339
57 1342 1344 1346 1349 1351 1353 1356 1358 1361 1363
58 1365 1368 1370 1372 1375 1377 1379 1382 1384 1387
59 1389 1391 1394 1396 1398 1401 1403 1406 1408 1410
60 1413 1415 1417 1420 1422 1424 1427 1429 1432 1434
Example: 45.9 Seconds = 1079 Centistokes. ©

GARDCO STANDARD FORD DIP VISCOSITY CUPS
GARDCO STANDARD FORD VISCOSITY CUPS
ORIFICE CHANGE
To remove the orifice, simply place the cup upside down on a solid surface (let the handle of the dip
cup extend below the edge of the surface), place an end of the wood dowel rod, furnished with the cup,
squarely against the orifice and tap the other end of the dowel rod smartl;y with a small hammer or
similar heavy object, such as a paper weight.
To insert the orifice, place the cup on a solid surface right side up, place the orifice into the cup, insert
an end of the dowel rod into the spherical section of the orifice and tap the other end of the dowel rod
in a manner similar to orifice removal.
WARNING
Do not use in place of the dowel rod a metal punch or other similar hard object as damage to the orifice
is likely to occur.
If the cup/orifice combination has been CERTIFIED, replacing the original orifice with another orifice
voids the certification.
Use a piece of nylon fishing line to clean orifice side wall.
COMPATIBILITY WITH FORD CUPS PRODUCED BY OTHERS

Results for the GARDCO Standard, Standard Dip, and Mini Ford Dip Cup Series are compatible with
results from Ford cups by other major manufacturers who comply with specifications published by the
American Society for Testing Materials, when working within imposed efflux time limitations. In-
creased range and other advantageous features of the GARDCO viscosity cups are listed in the product
leaflets for these cups.
In order to determine the exact relationship of an unknown cup to a cup in the GARDCO Standard
Series, the cup in question should be checked with GARDCO standard oils or oils of known centistoke
value from other sources. Determine the efflux time in seconds for the listed centistoke value of the
standard oil using the Conversion Grid furnished with each GARDCO cup, or from the mathemati-
cal formula included with the grid, or from the GARDCO product leaflet. Run the standard oil in the
unknown cup and determine actual efflux time. If the efflux time obtained is materially different than
that determined from the grid or mathematical formula, either a correction factor can be determined
for future use or, if the difference is substantial, the cup should be replaced.
CONVERSION BETWEEN EFFLUX TIME AND CENTISTOKES

Furnished with each GARDCO Standard, Standard Dip, or Mini Ford Dip Viscosity cup is a conver-
sion grid that lists Centistoke viscosity values for true liquids for each tenth of a second within the cup
recommended use range. The applicable mathematical formulas are also included with the grid.

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Viscosity Measurement By
GARDCO STANDARD FORD DIP VISCOSITY CUPS
GARDCO STANDARD FORD VISCOSITY CUPS
Solution of Cup Formula ***
The following examples are in relation to the GARDCO Standard #4 Ford Cup and
the method is applicable to all cups in the GARDCO Standard Ford Cup Series.
Solve for Viscosity (V) when Time (T) in seconds is known:
Viscosity = 3.70T - 400 / T
Assume that Time in seconds (T) is 45.5. Substitute this value in the above equation
and solve by the following steps:
Viscosity = 3.70 X 45.5 - 400 ÷ 45.5

Viscosity = 168.4 - 8.8
Viscosity = 159.6
Solve for Time in seconds (T) when the Viscosity in centistoke (V) value is known:
Time = V / 7.40 + √ V2 + 5920 / 7.40
Assume that the Viscosity value (V) is 159.5. Substitute this value in the above equa-
tion and solve by the following steps:
Time = 159.5 ÷ 7.40 + √ 159.52 + 5920 ÷ 7.40
Time = 159.5 ÷ 7.40 + √ 25440 + 5920 ÷ 7.40
Time = 159.5 ÷ 7.40 + √ 31360 ÷ 7.40
Time = 159.5 ÷ 7.40 + 177.1 ÷ 7.40
Time = 21.6 + 23.9
Time = 45.5
*** Reference page 4 of Ford Cup leaflet dated R-4/93
CALIBRATION OIL STATEMENT
EFFLUX VISCOSITY CUPS
The National Institute of Standards and Technology traceable standard

oils used in the calibration of all certified efflux type viscosity cups
made and sold by The Paul N. Gardner Company, Inc. (GARDCO)
are standard oils prepared expressly for the Paul N. Gardner Com-
pany, Inc. (GARDCO) by the Cannon Instrument Company and are
produced in accordance with ISO 9002: 1994, EN ISO 9002: 1994; BS
EN ISO 9002: 1994; ANSI/ASQC Q9002: 1994.
The following viscosity cups are calibrated with oils produced in

accordance with ISO:
GARDCO Standard Ford Cups...............Cups #0, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5

GARDCO/ISO Cups........................3mm, 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm Cups
GARDCO/DIN Cup..................................................................4mm Cup
GARDCO/Parlin Cups........................................#1, #2, #3 and #4 Cups
GARDCO/Fisher Standard Cups....................... #1, #2, #3 and #4 Cups
GARDCO Standard Ford Dip Cups.........................Cups #3, #4 and #5
GARDCO Mini Ford Dip Cups................Cups #0, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5
GARDCO/ISO Dip Cups........................... 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm Cups
GARDCO/DIN Dip Cup............................................................4mm Cup
GARDCO/Fisher Dip Cups................................. Cups #1, #2, #3 and #4
GARDCO EZ™ Zahn (ASTM) Dip Cups........Cups #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5
GARDCO S90/Zahn Signature Dip Cups.....Cups #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5

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MINI FORD DIP VISCOSITY CUPS
EFFLUX TIME VERSUS TEMPERATURE
E
54
F
F
L 52
U MINI FORD DIP CUP #0
X G-60 STANDARD OIL
T 50
I
M
E
48
S
E
C 46.37 SECONDS
O 46
N
D
8.95 CENTISTOKES
S 25 DEGREES
44
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Gardco produced viscosity cups are calibrated with standard "G" Series oils. Centistoke
viscosity of these oils is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
These oils are available from the Paul N. Gardner Company.
Shown in the above graph is the viscosity cup number and the standard "G" oil used for
its calibration. Normally, cup calibration is at 25°C, shown on the graph by bold lines
intersecting with the curve in the circle.
Viscosity of most liquids, including the standard oils, are dependent on temperature. Ef-
flux time in seconds for the indicated cup-oil combination from twenty (20) to twenty-
seven (27) degrees Celsius is shown in the above graph. The cup may be checked with
the indicated "G" oil with reasonable accuracy within these limits. For best accuracy, the
viscosity of the standard oil in Centistokes, as printed on the standard oil bottle label, at
a temperature of 25° Celsius should be used. Conversion from viscosity to efflux time
in seconds is by the formula or table furnished with the cup.
This information, furnished as an additional customer service, is included with each

viscosity cup sold by the Paul N. Gardner Company or by licensed distributors.
TEMPERATURE SCALE CONVERSION
BETWEEN
CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT
DEGREES DEGREES
CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT
20.0 68.0 23.6 74.5
20.1 68.2 23.7 74.7
20.2 68.4 23.8 74.8
20.3 68.5 23.9 75.0
20.4 68.7 24.0 75.2

20.5 68.9 24.1 75.4
20.6 69.1 24.2 75.6
20.7 69.3 24.3 75.7
20.8 69.4 24.4 75.9

20.9 69.6 24.5 76.1
21.0 69.8 24.6 76.3
21.1 70.0 24.7 76.5
21.2 70.2 24.8 76.6

21.3 70.3 24.9 76.8
21.4 70.5 25.0 77.0
21.5 70.7 25.1 77.2

21.6 70.9 25.2 77.4
21.7 71.1 25.3 77.5
21.8 71.2 25.4 77.7
21.9 71.4 25.5 77.9

22.0 71.6 25.6 78.1
22.1 71.8 25.7 78.3
22.2 72.0 25.8 78.4
22.3 72.1 25.9 78.6
22.4 72.3 26.0 78.8

22.5 72.5 26.1 79.0
22.6 72.7 26.2 79.2
22.7 72.9 26.3 79.3

22.8 73.0 26.4 79.5
22.9 73.2 26.5 79.7
23.0 73.4 26.6 79.9
23.1 73.6 26.7 80.1
F° = (C° x 1.8) + 32
23.2 73.8 C° = (F° - 32°) ÷ 1.8 26.8 80.2
23.3 73.9 26.9 80.4
23.4 74.1 27.0 80.6
23.5 74.3
42
E
F
F 40
L
U
MINI FORD DIP CUP #1
X G-10 STANDARD OIL
38
T
I
M 36
E
S 35.09 SECONDS
E 34
C 17.60 CENTISTOKES
O
N
D 32
S 25 DEGREES
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS
40
E
F 38
F MINI FORD DIP CUP #2
L
U 36 G-35 STANDARD OIL
X
T
34
I
M
E
32
S
E 31.22 SECONDS
C
30
O 65.09 CENTISTOKES
N
D
S 28 25 DEGREES
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS
24
E
F 22
F
L MINI FORD DIP CUP #3
U
20
G-60 STANDARD OIL
X
T
I
M 18
E
17.49 SECONDS
S
E 16
65.09 CENTISTOKES
C
O
N
D 14 25 DEGREES
S
25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
E 23
F
F
L
MINI FORD DIP CUP #4
U 21
G-60 STANDARD OIL
X
T
I
M
19
E
S
E 17 17.57 SECONDS
C
O 118.6 CENTISTOKES
N
D 15
S 25 DEGREES
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
29
E
F 27
F
L MINI FORD DIP CUP #5
U 25 G-200 STANDARD OIL
X
T 23
I
M
E
21
S
E 19.87 SECONDS
C 19
O
N 458.6 CENTISTOKES
D 17
S 25 DEGREES
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
A Service To Industry
GARDCO VISCOSITY CUP CERTIFICATION
and
GARDCO INSTRUMENT CERTIFICATION
QUALIFIES UNDER ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 OR
MIL STD 45662A AS APPLICABLE
CALIBRATION OILS TRACEABLE TO N.I.S.T.
GARDCO-produced viscosity cups are calibrated with standard "G"

Series oils. Centistoke viscosity of these oils is traceable to the National
Institute of Standards and Technology. These standard oils, prepared
expressly by the Cannon Instrument Company for the Paul N. Gardner
Company, are produced in accordance with ISO 9002: 1994, EN ISO
9002: 1994; BS EN ISO 9002: 1994; ANSI/ASQC Q9002: 1994.
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GARDCO VISCOSITY CUP CERTIFICATION
QUALIFIES UNDER ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 OR MIL STD 45662A AS APPLICABLE STANDARD "G" CALIBRATING OILS
ARE TRACEABLE TO NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
STANDARD CUP CUP
GARDCO VISCOSITY CUP "G" FORMULA TOLER-
OIL CONSTANTS ANCE
NAME SIZE NUMBER ±%
K C
GARDCO STANDARD FORD CUP 0 G-6 0.133 313 2

GARDCO/ISO CUP 3mm G-10 0.443 200 2

GARDCO/DIN CUP 4mm G-100 4.57 452 3
GARDCO/FISHER STANDARD CUP 1 G-20 0.85 175 2

GARDCO STANDARD FORD DIP CUP 3 G-60 2.31 550 3

GARDCO STANDARD FORD DIP CUP 4 G-60 3.70 400 2
GARDCO STANDARD FORD DIP CUP 5 G200 11.80 408 3
GARDCO MINI FORD DIP CUP 0 G-6 4

GARDCO MINI FORD DIP CUP 1 G-10 0.266 157 4
GARDCO/ISO DIP CUP 3mm G-10 23.60 204 3

13.80 285
GARDCO/DIN DIP CUP 4mm G-100 9.14 226 3
GARDCO/FISHER DIP CUP 1 G-20 0.85 175
GARDCO/FISHER DIP CUP 2 G-35 2.32 190 2
2
GARDCO EZ™ ZAHN (ASTM) DIP CUP 1 G-10 0.875 993
GARDCO EZ™ ZAHN (ASTM) DIP CUP 2 G-60 2.80 747 3
1.59 1070 3
GARDCO S90/ZAHN SIGNATURE DIP CUP 1 G-35
GARDCO S90/ZAHN SIGNATURE DIP CUP 2 G-60 4.18 760 5
5
GARDCO /PARLIN CUP 1 G-35 1.55 800 3
GARDCO /PARLIN CUP 4 G-J3000 139.00 750 5

CONVERSION BETWEEN CENTISTOKES “V” AND CUP DRAIN SECONDS "T":
V = KT – C ÷ T or T = ( V + √ V 2 + 4KC ) ÷ 2K
WHERE “K” AND “C” ARE THE ABOVE LISTED CONSTANTS

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GARDCO INSTRUMENT ITEM ITEM MINIMUM
ITEM AND RANGE TOLERANCE CHECK GRADUATIONS
POINTS

WEIGHT PER GALLON CUPS
U.S. STANDARD CUP 0.5% 83.205gr NA
CUP WITH TARE WEIGHT 0.2G Cup Wt NA
BRITISH STANDARD CUP 0.5% 99.925gr NA
U.S. MINI CUP 1.2% 8.321gr NA
TARELITE WEIGHT PER GALLON CUPS

U.S. STANDARD CUP 2% 83.205gr NA
BRITISH STANDARD (100cc) CUP 2% 99.925gr NA
BRITISH Standard (50cc) CUP 2% 49.963gr NA
WET FILM THICKNESS GAGE Mils Mils Mils

MODEL C, 0 - 2 MILS 0.2 .5, 1, 1.5 0.1
MODEL C, 0 - 4 MILS 0.2 1, 2, 3 0.2
MODEL C, 2 - 12 MILS 0.4 4, 7, 10 0.5
MODEL C, 10 - 30 MILS 0.5 15, 20, 25 1.0
MODEL C, 20 - 60 MILS 0.5 30, 40, 50 2.0
WET FILM THICKNESS GAGE MILS MICRONS MILS MICRONS MILS MICRONS
MODEL IC 0 - 1 MILS / 0 - 25 MICRONS 0.1 2.5 .25,.5,.75 5,13,20 .05 1.0
MODEL IC 0 - 2 MILS / 0 - 50 MICRONS 0.2 5.0 .5,1,7.5 10,26,40 0.1 2.0
MODEL IC 0 - 4 MILS / 0 - 100 MICRONS 0.2 5.0 1,2,3 20,52,80 0.2 4.0
MODEL IC 2 - 12 MILS / 50 - 300 MICRONS 0.4 10 4,7,10 100,180,250 0.5 10
WET FILM THICKNESS GAGE MILS MILS MILS

MODEL CC 2-6 MILS 0.2 3,4,5 0.2
MODEL CC 4-8 MILS 0.2 5,6,7 0.2
GUARDED RING TENSIONED THICKNESS STANDARD MILS MILS
GRTTS. 1.0 MIL NOMINAL 0.1 1 NA
GRTTS, 2.0 MIL NOMINAL 0.1 2 NA
GRTTS, 5.0 MIL NOMINAL 0.1 5 NA
UNIVERSAL APPLICATOR, ADJUSTABLE BLADE TYPE MILS MILS MILS

2" BLADE, 0 - 50 MILS 1.0 0,25,50 1.0
4" BLADE, 0 - 50 MILS 1.0 0,25,50 1.0
6" BLADE, 0 - 50 MILS 1.0 0,25,50 1.0
8" BLADE, 0 - 50 MILS 1.0 0,25,50 1.0
10" BLADE, 0 - 50 MILS 1.0 0,25,50 1.0
12" BLADE, 0 - 50 MILS 1.0 0,25,50 1.0
2" BLADE, 0 - 10 MILS 0.5 0,5,10 0.2
4" BLADE, 0 - 10 MILS 0.5 0,5,10 0.2
6" BLADE, 0 - 10 MILS 0.5 0,5,10 0.2
8" BLADE, 0 - 10 MILS 0.5 0,5,10 0.2
10" BLADE, 0 - 10 MILS 0.5 0,5,10 0.2
12" BLADE, 0 - 10 MILS 0.5 0,5,10 0.2
PERMEABILITY CUP MM MM
STANDARD DIAMETER .05 56.4 NA
STANDARD HEIGHT .05 10 NA
P-A-T BLADES MM MM
1.0MM - 6 TEETH .05 1.0 NA
1.0MM - 11 TEETH .05 1.0 NA
1.5MM - 11 TEETH .05 1.5 NA
2.0MM - 6 TEETH .05 2.0 NA
3.0MM - 6 TEETH .05 3.0 NA
5.0MM - 5 TEETH .05 5.0 NA
INCH INCH
3/32 - 4 TEETH .002 3/32 NA
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FORD DIP CONVERSION CHART CONVERSION CHART AVERAGE

CUP EFFLUX TIME GRAPHS & FORMULAS

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COPYRIGHTED CONVERSION TABLE

USE THE TABLE AS FOLLOWS:

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Viscosity Standards Recommended For

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Cat. No. Description Price

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USE OF STANDARD OILS

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MANUAL TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

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DESIGN EFFLUX TImE (FROm GARDCO CONVERSION GRID CHART)

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10/95 (Accurate for True Liquids Only)

Example: 55.2 Seconds = 11.85 Centistokes. ©

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10/95 (Accurate for True Liquids Only)

31 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 14.0 14.1 14.2

36 18.5 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 19.0 19.1 19.2

41 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.4 23.6 23.6 23.7 23.8 23.9

46 27.7 27.8 27.9 28.0 28.1 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4

47 28.6 28.7 28.8 28.8 28.9 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3

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Example: 35.2 Seconds = 76.4 Centistokes. ©

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Example: 30.3 Seconds = 130.9 Centistokes. ©

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CONVERSION BETWEEN EFFLUX TIME AND CENTISTOKES

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Solution of Cup Formula ***

Solve for Viscosity (V) when Time (T) in seconds is known:

Viscosity = 3.70T - 400 / T

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