miniPV-HX Hardened Single-Bath Dilute Solution Polymer Viscometer

CANNON product

For Dilute Solution Viscosity of Polymers in Aggressive/Corrosive Solvents .ASTM D789, ASTM D1243, ASTM D1795, ASTM D2857, ASTM D3591, ASTM D4243, ASTM D4603. miniPV®-HX is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer with a 10-position sample handler for unattended processing and testing of dilute solution viscosity of polymers in aggressive solvents and corrosive acids. 

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Description

The miniPV-HX from CANNON Instrument Company is an essential tool for the measurement of polymer solution viscosities. Its accuracy and convenience are based on the masterful design of temperature control, fluid handling, sensor technology, and automation.

Complete control of the instrument is provided through VISCPRO II software which also facilitates procedural tasks such as calibration, data entry, method specification, calculation selection, report formatting, and data exporting. The miniPV-HX occupies roughly the same footprint as an analytical balance, yet is able to provide a high level of automation which includes sample loading, temperature equilibration, flow time measurement, and cleaning of the entire system between measurements. And is Chemically Resistant to Solvent and Acid.

 

Common applications

  • Thermoplastics
  • Polyamides
  • Biopolymers

Additional information

Applications

Viscosity

Brands

CANNON

Industries

Paints & Coatings, Plastics

Method

ASTM D1243, ASTM D1795, ASTM D2857, ASTM D3591, ASTM D4243, ASTM D4603, ASTM D5336, ASTM D789, ISO 1628, ISO 307, ISO 5351

Features & Benefits

Designed to meet specific polymer industry needs

  • Complies with test methods ASTM D789, ASTM D1243, ASTM D1795, ASTM D2857, ASTM D3591, ASTM D4243, ASTM D4603, ASTM D5336, ISO 307, ISO 1628-1, ISO 1628-5, ISO 5351
  • Resistant to corrosive solvents and acids
  • 10 position sample handler minimizes operator exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • On-board software with specialized polymer calculations determines relative, inherent, reduced, specific and intrinsic viscosity as well as molecular weight
  • Integrate TE cooling provides superb temperature control from 15 °C to 100 °C
  • Dilute solution polymer viscosity range: 0.02 mm²/s (cSt) to 700 mm²/s (cSt). Both single range and special dual range viscometer tubes are available
  • Available kinematic viscosity tubes cover a range of 0.3 mm²/s (cSt) to 1200 mm²/s (cSt) with extended range tubes available on request

Compact, robust design

  • Fits in roughly the same bench-top area as an analytical balance
  • Proven CANNON® viscometer platform offers reliability and outstanding support
  • Optional Peltier cooling is environmentally friendly and requires no external refrigeration

Fully automated bench-top testing

  • Software controls the instrument and facilitates tasks such as calibration, data entry, method specification, calculation selection, report formatting, and data exporting
  • Single PC manages up to 4 instruments using VISCPRO® software
  • Reduces operator to operator variability
  • Automated vial washing and drying reduces vial consumption and replaces manual washing

Simplified maintenance & test versatility

  • Modular bath for easy maintenance access
  • Viscometer tube replacement completed in minutes
  • Single-point temperature calibration avoids need for tube recalibration and maximizes test flexibility
  • Standard dual solvent input

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CANNON miniPV-HX Demo video