Specification of Koehler K38590 Mini-Rotary Viscometer
Specification
Conforms to the specifications of:
ASTM D4684; SAE J300; ILSAC GF3-GF4
In accordance with the specifications of: ASTM D3829, D6821*, D6896
* With available Drive Line equipment sold separately
Cabinet Material: Stainless steel and durable thermoplastic
Temperature Range: +80°C to -40°C (176°F to -40°F)
Bath Design: Solid, direct cooling without liquids
Cooling Rate: Single Unit: 5.0°C per minute maximum
Refrigerant: R-507
Compressor Size: 1/3 Horsepower
Temperature Control: +/- 0.1°C, digital readout
Heating Capacity: 600 Watts
Testing Capacity: 10 samples
Test Method
Determines the measurement of the Yield Stress, Apparent Viscosity and Borderline Pumping Temperature (BPT) of engine oils. Borderline pumping temperature is a measure of the lowest temperature at which an engine oil can be continuously and adequately supplied to the oil pump inlet of an automotive engine. Provides a correlation between the temperature at which the viscosity of engine oils reaches a critical value and the borderline pumping failure temperature in engines at the test method specified shear stress.
Features
- Testing capacity of up to 10 samples.
- Microprocessor temperature controllers store all testing profiles in memory.
- Unique design is fully self-contained - no external refrigeration or heating apparatus needed.
- Advanced direct refrigeration technology eliminates the need for liquid cooling mediums such as methanol.
- Removable test cells allow for easy cleaning, sample agitation and advance sample preparation.
- New rotor design eliminates possible interference with water and ice.
- Internal hermetic refrigeration system provides direct instant cooling.
- Power-saver feature allows testing profile to resume in the event of a brief power interruption.
- Internal gas system provides a continuous blanket of dry gas over samples to eliminate moisture buildup.
- Rotor stator rack supplied for convenient cleaning, drying, and storage.
- Safety features include high pressure cutout and high temperature limits.
- Rotor stator sets included with instrument. Additional sets readily available.
- Optional Software Package available
Additional Accessories
- K38500-1 Stator Insertion/Removal Tool (SIRT)
- K38500-2 Moisture Cover
- K38500-3 Rotor/Stator Set (1 Set)
- K38500-6 Stainless Steel Thumb Nut
- K38500-7 Air Filter Dryer with Desicant
- K38500-8 Rotor/Stator Holding Rack
- K38500-10 N105B Reference Oil (Pint)
- K38500-11 MRV String
- K38500-12 MRV Driveline Rotor (for D6821)
- K38500-13 MRV Weight Set - Driveline (for D6821)
- K38500-14 Desiccant Media - 1 lb.
- K38500-15 MRV Weight - 10 gram
- K38500-16 MRV Weight - 150 gram
Included Accessories
- Removable Rotor/Stator Sets (10)
- Rotor/Stator Holding Rack
- Stator Insertion/Removal Tool
- Moisture Cover
- Set of Weights and Strings
- Air Filter Dryer and Desiccant
- Calibration and Certification
Electrical Requirements
115V 50/60Hz, 15A
220V 50/60Hz, 7A