Brookfield Spindles & Speeds: How to Choose the Right Setup for Your Material.
βTorque the Talk!β
How to Nail Spindle & Speed Selection Like a Pro
Choosing the right spindle & speed starts with knowing your fluidβs attitude π β is it runny, gooey, or chunky?
Letβs break it down by Brookfield viscosity ranges:
π Brookfield Standard Viscometer Ranges
Type | Min (cP) | Max (cP) | Sample Personality |
LV | 15 | 2M | Like ink, milk, light oil β easygoing |
RV | 100 | 8M | Think honey, lotion, sauce β more body |
HA | 200 | 20M | Gels and creams β thick but flowy |
HB | 800 | 80M | Asphalt, grease β absolute unit! πͺ |
π Note: “M” = million centipoise (cP)
π‘ Too thin for even LV? Thatβs a job for ULA β the Ultra Low Adapter superhero for water-light liquids!
π₯ Too thick and your torque goes βoverloadβ? Time to size up to HA or HB!
π Always check torque readings: aim for 10β100% to stay in the sweet spot!
π§ͺ Use ULA for anything below 15 cP!
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Aim for 10%β100% torque range for accurate viscosity readings
(Too low? Too high? Adjust your settings!)
βοΈ Use AUTO RANGE on DV2T or DVNext to suggest ideal spindle/speed
It saves time and avoids trial & error.
π Switch spindle or speed if torque is out of range
Remember: Low viscosity = smaller spindle or higher speed. If torque is out of range, switch spindle or speed accordingly.
π§ͺ Testing water-like samples? Use a ULA (Ultra Low Adapter)
Use ULA (Ultra Low Adapter) for water-like or low-viscosity samples used with any standard Brookfield Viscometer and Rheometer to make accurate and reproducible measurements on low viscosity materials
Because even LV spindles struggle below ~15 cP. ULA can measure as low as 1 cP β ideal for ultra-thin liquids.
LV SPINDLES
RV SPINDLES
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