miniPV Single-Bath Dilute Solution Polymer Viscometer

CANNON product

For Dilute Solution Viscosity of Polymers in Organic Solvents and Aqueous Solutions. ASTM D 446 and ISO 3105. miniPV® is a fully-automated, single sample, benchtop viscometer for testing dilute solution viscosity of polymers in organic solvents and aqueous solutions. The Ubbelohde-style tube covers a 100-fold viscosity range between 0.3 cSt and 5,000 cSt from 20 °C to 100 °C.

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Description

The miniPV 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 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.

Support for a sequence of samples is available with the optional autosampler. VISCPRO II is unique in its ability to perform the Huggins-Kraemer determination of intrinsic viscosity in addition to single-point methods based on Billmeyer and on Solomon Ciuta. Multiple viscosity calculations are also available, leading to relative, inherent, and reduced viscosity determinations. In addition, the software provides flexible and sophisticated control of data export options and database management.

The MiniPV is a fully automated, laboratory bench-top unit, ideal for testing polymer solutions dissolved in mild organic solvents and aqueous solutions from 15°C to 100°C, for single sample viscosity testing.

 

Common Applications

  • Elastomers
  • Plastics
  • Thermoplastic elastomers
  • Copolymers
  • Biopolymers
  • Polymer blends
  • Oligomers
  • Pre-polymers
  • Resins
  • Viscosity modifiers

Additional information

Applications

Viscosity
Brands

CANNON
Industries

Chemical, Paints & Coatings, Plastics
Method

ASTM D1243, ASTM D1795, ASTM D2857, ASTM D3591, ASTM D4243, ISO 1628, ISO 5351

Features & Benefits

Designed to meet specific polymer industry needs

  • Compatible with organic solvents and aqueous solutions
  • On-board software with specialized polymer calculations determines relative, inherent, reduced, specific and intrinsic viscosity
  • Superb temperature control (±0.01°C) from 20° C to 100 °C (with available options)
  • Kinematic viscosity range: 0.3 mm²/s (cSt) to 5,000 mm²/s (cSt) in 100-fold increments.  Special ranges available upon request.

Compact, robust design

  • Fits in roughly the same bench-top area as an analytical balance
  • Conserves valuable lab space
  • 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

Reduced consumable costs

  • ASTM D 446/ISO 3105 Ubbelohde-style tube reduces solvent usage and disposal costs by 50%
  • Automated vial washing & 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

 

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