Viscosity, Rheology & Gel

Analyze material behavior to optimize flow/stability.

What Is It?

Viscosity, Rheology, and Gel testing is about understanding how liquids flow and behave under force. Viscosity is simply a measure of a liquid’s thickness or resistance to pouring (like honey versus water). Rheology is the broader science that studies how materials flow and deform, including pastes and slurries. Gelation refers to the change where a liquid turns into a soft, solid-like state (a gel).

Resistance to Flow: Measures how much force is needed to make the material move or pour.
Behavior Under Stress: Examines how the material’s thickness or shape changes when it is mixed or pumped.
Structural Stability: Studies the material’s ability to maintain a consistent state, such as forming a fixed, stable structure.

Who Needs This Testing?

Any industry that manufactures products requiring precise control over texture, flow, and stability relies on this testing. This includes products that need to be thin enough to spray, thick enough to stay on a surface, or stable enough not to separate during storage.Controlling flow ensures efficient manufacturing processes and guarantees product performance.

Paints and Coatings: Ensures the material flows easily when sprayed but doesn’t sag or drip after application.
Food and Beverages: Controls the texture of sauces, yogurt, chocolate, and drinks for mouth-feel and stability.
Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics: Guarantees proper consistency for lotions, creams, gels, and liquid medicines for dosing and application.

How Is It Done?

Specialized instruments are used to apply a controlled force and measure the material’s resulting flow behavior. These methods allow technicians to quantify properties like thickness and stability under various conditions, simulating real-world processes like pumping or spreading.

Rotational Viscometry: Measures flow resistance by timing the force required to rotate a spindle within the material sample.
Capillary Rheometry: Determines viscosity by measuring the speed at which a material is forced through a small, fixed-size opening.
Gel Timer: Precisely tracks the time it takes for a liquid material to transition into a non-flowing, semi-solid or gel state.

Overview

Featured Products

Viscosity Measurement Reimagined

Designed for precision and ease of use, it delivers reliable, fully traceable viscosity results for substances ranging from low-viscosity liquids to semi-solid pastes. It replaces manual procedures, eliminating operator errors and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Automatic Spindle Recognition: Instantly detects the measuring setup for full traceability.
Magnetic Spindle Coupling: Allows for swift, one-handed exchange, preventing damage and saving time.
Integrated Digital Leveling: Guarantees perfect instrument alignment for highest accuracy.
Automatic Speed Searching: Features a function to measure samples with unknown viscosity quickly.

Pinpoint Your Product's Pot Life

This “all-in-one” touch-control unit automatically determines the gelation time of reaction resins, adhesives, and elastomers with exceptional precision. By measuring and recording gel time as per international standards, it ensures the consistent quality and curing characteristics.

Integrated Temperature Control: Built-in regulator manages the sample temperature for accurate testing.
Internal Data Storage: Stores records for multiple tests, ensuring historical traceability.
USB Data Exchange: Easily export measurement data in CSV format for analysis in Excel.
Retro-Compatible Connections: Works seamlessly with your existing accessories and heating blocks