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Rotational Viscometer NVM-101 Broad 0.1–2,000,000 mPa·s range with ±1% error & ±0.5% repeatability on Newtonian liquids.
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Rotational Viscometer NVM-101 Broad 0.1–2,000,000 mPa·s range with ±1% error & ±0.5% repeatability on Newtonian liquids.
Learn more: https://www.labnics.com/rotational-viscometer/nvm-101
Automated Viscosity Measurement and Analysis
Labmate Automatic Kinematic Viscometer is used for determining kinematic viscosity of petroleum products, lubricants, and oils under controlled temperature conditions in laboratory workflows.
As a kinematic viscosity tester, it measures flow time through calibrated capillaries to support standardized viscosity analysis.
The system supports quality control, specification testing, and oil analysis in petroleum, chemical, and research laboratories.
Kinematic Viscometer NKV-102 operates as a compact, specialized instrument engineered for the rapid quantification of fluid viscosity, flow time, and temperature.
Learn more: https://www.labnics.com/kinematic-viscometer/nkv-102
Kinematic Viscometer NKV-104 functions as a compact, specialized system developed for the rapid determination of liquid viscosity, flow time, and temperature.
Learn more: https://www.labnics.com/kinematic-viscometer/nkv-104
Kinematic Viscometer NKV-100 operates as a compact, specialized instrument engineered for the rapid quantification of fluid viscosity, flow time, and temperature.
Engler Viscometer NEV-100 serves as a compact, specialized system developed for the rapid determination of fluid viscosity, efflux time, and temperature.
Learn more: https://www.labnics.com/engler-viscometer/nev-100
Digital Viscometer NDV-100 operates as a compact, specialized instrument engineered for the rapid quantification of fluid viscosity, torque, and temperature.
Learn more: https://www.labnics.com/digital-viscometers/ndv-100
Understanding Fluid Behavior Better: The Industrial and Lab Benefits of Rotational Viscometers
Fluid consistency plays a major role in laboratory analysis, product formulation, and industrial processing. In industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, paints, food processing, and petroleum testing, inaccurate viscosity readings cause major production issues. Products become too thick, too thin, unstable during storage, or difficult to process during manufacturing.
A Rotational Viscometer helps laboratories and production facilities measure fluid resistance with precision across a wide viscosity range. From research labs to industrial quality control departments, these instruments support accurate viscosity testing for liquids, gels, creams, suspensions, polymers, and semi-solid materials.
Modern digital Viscosity Meter systems now offer digital controls, multiple spindle options, wide measurement ranges, and variable rotational speeds. These features improve testing flexibility and laboratory productivity while solving common pain points like inconsistent readings, limited range, and operator error.
What Is a Rotational Viscometer and How Does It Work?
A Rotational Viscometer is a laboratory instrument that measures fluid viscosity by rotating a spindle inside a sample. The instrument measures the torque generated by liquid resistance during spindle rotation and converts it into viscosity values.
A Rotating Spindle Viscometer operates using controlled rotational speeds and interchangeable spindle systems. This design allows analysis of both low-viscosity and high-viscosity materials.
The testing process involves
Selecting the appropriate spindle
Setting rotational speed
Immersing the spindle into the sample
Measuring resistance during rotation
Calculating viscosity values in mPa·s
Modern Rotational Viscosity Meter systems support testing for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. This makes them suitable for laboratory research, production monitoring, and formulation analysis.
For example, the FM-RV-A100 model measures viscosities from 10 to 2 million mPa·s with rotational speeds of 6, 12, 30, and 60 RPM.
High Accuracy and Consistent Viscosity Measurement
Many laboratories struggle with inconsistent viscosity readings. These inconsistencies are caused by manual testing errors, unstable testing conditions, or improper spindle selection. The result? Product quality issues, texture problems, filling operation failures, and batch approval delays.
A digital Viscometer improves testing consistency through controlled rotational measurement and stable spindle operation.
The FM-RV-A100 delivers:
Test accuracy: ±3% for Newtonian liquids
Reproducibility: ±0.5% for Newtonian liquids
The FM-RV-A101 provides Measuring Accuracy: ±1% (F•S).
This level of measurement consistency helps laboratories maintain standardized testing procedures while reducing operator variation.
High-accuracy viscosity testing is essential in:
Pharmaceutical formulation
Cosmetic manufacturing
Polymer analysis
Paint production
Food texture evaluation
Chemical processing
A modern Laboratory Viscometer helps researchers obtain repeatable results during product development and quality analysis.
Wide Measurement Range for Different Industrial Applications
Industries often handle products with completely different flow characteristics. Some materials flow easily like water, while others behave like thick gels or pastes. Using separate instruments for different viscosity ranges increases laboratory costs and reduces workflow efficiency.
Modern Viscosity Testing Equipment supports wide measuring ranges. This allows laboratories to test multiple sample types using a single platform.
Based on our product specifications:
These wide measuring capabilities help industries analyze:
Oils and lubricants
Adhesives
Paints and coatings
Creams and lotions
Syrups and suspensions
Resins and polymers
Industrial chemicals
A broad viscosity range increases testing flexibility and supports multiple industrial applications within one laboratory environment.
Advantages of Multiple Spindles and Speed Options
Multiple Spindle Configurations for Accurate Testing
Different materials require specific spindle geometries to ensure precise and stable viscosity measurements. Advanced Rotational Viscometer Equipment includes multiple spindle options for various sample types and viscosity ranges.
FM-RV-A200 Spindle Options
Spindle No. 21: 50 to 167k (mPa·s) – Capacity: 7.8 ml
Spindle No. 27: 250 to 834k (mPa·s) – Capacity: 11.3 ml
Spindle No. 28: 500 to 1.7m (mPa·s) – Capacity: 12.6 ml
Spindle No. 29: 1k to 3.3m (mPa·s) – Capacity: 11.5 ml
Multiple Rotational Speed Options
Different rotational speeds help laboratories analyze fluid behavior under varying testing conditions.
FM-RV-A101 Speed Grades
0.3 RPM
0.6 RPM
1.5 RPM
3 RPM
6 RPM
12 RPM
30 RPM
60 RPM
FM-RV-A200 Speed Range
Adjustable speed from 0.3 to 100 r/min
B-Series (B100 to B106) Speed Range
Adjustable spindle speed from 0.1 to 200 rpm
Benefits of Variable Speed Selection
Variable speed control supports accurate analysis of shear-sensitive and non-Newtonian materials under different processing conditions.
Common Applications
Polymer flow behavior testing
Cosmetic cream analysis
Gel formulation testing
Paint viscosity measurement
Food texture consistency analysis
How Rotational Viscometers Improve Quality Control
Quality control laboratories use viscosity measurement to maintain product consistency across production batches. Even minor viscosity changes impact product appearance, processing efficiency, and packaging performance.
A Rotational Viscometer Test helps identify formulation changes before products move into large-scale production.
Common quality control pain points solved:
Batch inconsistency
Raw material variation
Temperature-related viscosity changes
Instability in filling processes
Coating irregularities
Digital viscosity testing instruments help laboratories monitor these parameters through controlled testing procedures.
A Rotational Viscosity Meter improves quality control by supporting:
Batch comparison testing
Incoming raw material inspection
Stability studies
Process monitoring
Final product verification
Accurate viscosity measurement reduces production waste and improves manufacturing consistency across pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and chemical industries.
Benefits of Rotational Viscometers in Laboratories and Manufacturing
Improved Efficiency
Digital Rotational Viscometers help improve workflow speed, accuracy, and consistency in testing.
Key Benefits
Automatic rotational control
Digital settings adjustment
Faster viscosity testing
Reduced manual operation
Wide viscosity range support
Small sample testing
Low-Volume Testing
The FM-RV-A200 performs accurate testing with minimal sample quantities.
Sample Capacity
Spindle 21: 7.8 ml
Spindle 27: 11.3 ml
Spindle 28: 12.6 ml
Spindle 29: 11.5 ml
Benefits of Small Sample Testing
Reduces sample consumption
Minimizes material waste
Improves specialty testing
Supports research applications
Temperature Monitoring
B-Series models measure temperature from 0 to 60 ˚C for temperature-sensitive samples.
Common Applications
Pharmaceuticals
Food industry
Cosmetics
Petrochemicals
Paints & coatings
Chemical laboratories
Research centers
Why Digital Rotational Viscometers Are Preferred in Modern Industries
Traditional viscosity testing methods involve manual calculations and limited measurement flexibility. Digital systems simplify testing procedures while improving data consistency.
Modern Rotational Viscometer systems provide:
Digital speed control
Multiple spindle compatibility
Temperature measurement (B-Series: 0 to 60 ˚C)
Wider measuring ranges
Improved reproducibility
Simplified operation
Standard spindles by model:
FM-RV-B100 & B104: No. 1-4 spindle
FM-RV-B101, B102, B103, B105, B106: No. R2 to R7 spindle.
Optional accessories available:
No. 0 spindle
Small sample spindle
Digital control systems improve laboratory efficiency while supporting standardized viscosity analysis across multiple applications. Users can switch between low-viscosity and high-viscosity samples without changing instruments.
How to Choose the Right Rotational Viscometer for Your Needs
Selecting the correct Laboratory Viscometer based on application requirements, sample characteristics, and testing range.
Key factors to evaluate based on our product line:
1. Viscosity Range
Low to medium range (10 to 2M mPa·s): FM-RV-A100, FM-RV-A101
Ultra-wide range (6 to 3.2×10⁸ mPa·s): B-Series (B100 to B106)
2. Rotational Speed Options
Fixed speeds (6, 12, 30, 60 RPM): FM-RV-A100
8 grades (0.3 to 60 RPM): FM-RV-A101
0.3 to 100 r/min: FM-RV-A200
0.1 to 200 rpm: All B-Series models
3. Spindle Compatibility
Standard No. 1-4 spindles: FM-RV-A100, A101, B100, B104
Specialized Nos. 21, 27, 28, 29 spindles: FM-RV-A200
R2 to R7 spindles: FM-RV-B101, B102, B103, B105, B106
4. Sample Volume Requirements
Low-volume testing (7.8 to 12.6 ml): FM-RV-A200
Standard volumes: Other models with an optional small sample spindle
5. Temperature Monitoring Needs
If you need 0 to 60°C range, choose any B-Series model (B100 through B106)
6. Accuracy Requirements
±3% with ±0.5% reproducibility: FM-RV-A100
±1% (F•S): FM-RV-A101
A properly selected viscosity testing system helps laboratories improve analytical consistency, streamline workflows, and support industrial quality control requirements.
Conclusion
Fison Rotational Viscometer systems deliver accurate and consistent viscosity measurements. Process for laboratory research, formulation development, industrial processing, and product quality analysis. The FM-RV series (A100, A101, A200, B100, B101, B102, B103, B104, B105, B106) supports precise fluid behavior analysis across a wide range of pharmaceutical suspensions, cosmetic creams, industrial chemicals, food products, and research applications.
With multiple spindle configurations, wide measuring ranges, adjustable rotational speeds from 0.1 to 200 rpm, temperature measurement capability from 0 to 60 ˚C, and advanced digital operation, Fison Viscosity Meter systems help laboratories improve testing consistency, monitor formulation stability, and strengthen production quality control processes in modern laboratories and manufacturing facilities.
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