Ford Viscosity Cup No. 4 with Levelling Stand

Standard Ford flow cup with orifice for measuring efflux time of paints, varnishes and inks. Used in paint plants and application lines to control viscosity of thin to medium paints at 25 deg C.

Specification

The cup is filled with paint while the orifice is closed with a finger, and the time for the stream to break after release is recorded in seconds. Machined orifice and stable stand give consistent results. Viscosity in centistokes is obtained from the efflux time using conversion tables.

Features

• Stainless steel cup, 100 ml capacity, polished interior
• Precision orifice No. 4, 4.12 mm
• Stand with levelling screws and spirit level
• Glass cover plate for filling
• Also available in No. 2, 3 and 5 orifices

Technical Specifications

Test standards	ASTM D1200, ISO 2431, IS 101
Orifice	No. 4, 4.12 mm dia
Cup capacity	100 ml
Viscosity range	70 to 370 cSt
Material	Stainless steel 304 with brass orifice insert
Stand	Cast aluminium with levelling feet
Test temperature	25 deg C +/-0.5
Accessories included	Glass plate, stopwatch holder

Standard Accessories

• Stand
• Glass plate
• Spirit level