BS3900 (1971) Viscosity Flow Cup

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BS3900 (1971) Viscosity Flow Cup

  • 2.38mm – 7.14mm orifice diameter
  • 38 – 1650 cSt viscosity range
  • Flow times 300-300 sec
  • Supplied with a certificate of conformity
  • Sheen 401/2, 401/3, 401/4, 401/5 & 401/6 equivalent

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Viscosity Flow Cups

The Rhopoint Flow Cups are designed to accurately measure the viscosity of paints, inks, varnishes and similar products.

What is viscosity?

The term “viscosity” is a parameter that describes a fluids resistance to flow. This resistance is a measure of the friction and the forces of interaction between the layers of a fluid. This friction is apparent when one layer of fluid is made to move against another The greater the friction, the greater the amount of force required to cause the movement – known as “shear”.


The process of flow through an orifice can often be used as a relative measurement and classification of viscosity. This measured kinematic viscosity is generally expressed in seconds of flow time which can be converted into centistokes (cSt) using a viscosity calculator.

Flow cup cross section diagram

Manufactured from high grade aluminium alloy with stainless steel orifices (where indicated), the Rhopoint Flow Cups are available with a range of UKAS / ISO 17025 certified standard oils to confirm the flow cup is measuring within specification.

Paint pouring into a paint can - Flow cup measurement
Paint
Varnish being brushed onto wood - Flow cup measurement
Paint
Printing ink being tested for viscosity - Flow cup measurement
Paint

Specification

Instrument Information
MaterialHigh grade aluminium alloy, stainless steel orifice
Commodity Code9027 8091
Weight200 - 300g (depending on model)
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ProductOrder codeOrifice diameterViscosity rangeFlow times
BS flow cup B2: 2.38mm (0.09”)RL-A-FC-PTA6/B22.38mm (0.09”)38 - 71cSt30s - 300s
BS flow cup B3: 3.17mm (0.12”)RL-A-FC-PTA6/B33.17mm (0.12”)38 - 147cSt30s - 300s
BS flow cup B4: 3.97mm (0.16”)RL-A-FC-PTA6/B43.97mm (0.16”)71 - 455cSt30s - 300s
BS flow cup B5: 4.76mm (0.19”)RL-A-FC-PTA6/B54.76mm (0.19”)299 - 781cSt30s - 300s
BS flow cup B6: 7.14mm (0.28”)RL-A-FC-PTA6/B67.14mm (0.28”)781 - 1650cSt30s - 300s

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BS3900 (1971) Viscosity Flow Cup