Depending on the equipment used, viscosity data can be reported in units of centipoise, poise, Pascal-seconds or Krebs units. The instruments contain a calibrated spring that measures the fluid’s resistance to the movement. Rotational viscometers of various torque ranges manufactured by Brookfield Engineering Corp.įor all of these instrument types, a cone, spindle or paddle is placed in contact with the test fluid and is rotated at a programmed shear rate.Krebs spindle viscometer (KU meter) for paints, pigmented coatings, pastes and adhesives.High shear rate viscometer for paints and pigmented coatings, also known as an ICI viscometer.
