Measurement practice · 3 min readA practical checklist for repeatable viscosity measurements
Build a useful test record, compare results fairly and investigate unexpected readings without changing several conditions at once.
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Practical guides to viscosity measurement, instrument selection and laboratory workflows. Explore methods, ask better questions and find the right setup for your sample.
Measurement practice · 3 min read
Viscosity basics · 3 min readDynamic vs. kinematic viscosity: cP, cSt and density
Understand the units, work through a conversion example and choose between rotational and capillary workflows without mixing unlike results.
Selection guides · 3 min readHow to choose a viscometer for your laboratory
Turn your sample, test method and reporting needs into a practical shortlist, with examples from the Measight SNB, STM and SYA ranges.
Application notes · 3 min readPaint viscosity: when to use a Stormer KU measurement
Match paint consistency specifications to a Stormer workflow and distinguish KU checks from rotational measurements in mPa·s.
Measurement practice · 3 min readSpindle, speed and torque: how to read a rotational test
See why the spindle and rpm belong beside every result, and how to discuss a working measurement range without relying on the catalog maximum.
Measurement practice · 3 min readTemperature and viscosity: a probe is not a control system
Separate temperature measurement from temperature control and plan a complete setup for comparable viscosity results.
Application notes · 3 min readTesting creams and gels: choose the sample setup first
Plan a repeatable consistency check for personal-care products and understand when T-bar geometry needs a closer application review.
Viscosity basics · 3 min readViscometer accuracy: what “percent of full scale” means
Use a worked example to distinguish full-scale accuracy from percent-of-reading accuracy and ask better questions about your working range.