Brookfield Spindles & Speeds: How to Choose the Right Setup for Your Material.

“Torque the Talk!”
How to Nail Spindle & Speed Selection Like a Pro
Choosing the right spindle & speed starts with knowing your fluid’s attitude 😎 — is it runny, gooey, or chunky?
Let’s break it down by Brookfield viscosity ranges:
📊 Brookfield Standard Viscometer Ranges
Type | Min (cP) | Max (cP) | Sample Personality |
LV | 15 | 2M | Like ink, milk, light oil – easygoing |
RV | 100 | 8M | Think honey, lotion, sauce – more body |
HA | 200 | 20M | Gels and creams – thick but flowy |
HB | 800 | 80M | Asphalt, grease – absolute unit! 💪 |
🔍 Note: “M” = million centipoise (cP)
💡 Too thin for even LV? That’s a job for ULA – the Ultra Low Adapter superhero for water-light liquids!
🥄 Too thick and your torque goes “overload”? Time to size up to HA or HB!
📏 Always check torque readings: aim for 10–100% to stay in the sweet spot!
🧪 Use ULA for anything below 15 cP!
✅ Aim for 10%–100% torque range for accurate viscosity readings
(Too low? Too high? Adjust your settings!)
⚙️ Use AUTO RANGE on DV2T or DVNext to suggest ideal spindle/speed
It saves time and avoids trial & error.
🔁 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.
🧪 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 — ideal for ultra-thin liquids.
LV SPINDLES


RV SPINDLES



Additional Spindle Accessories – Spindle Rack