[PSUBS-MAILIST] Oil Viscosity

["kocpnt tds.net" <kocpnt@tds.net>]

Hi All,

 

While I do not know specific viscosities, a commonly used method in the paint industry is a zahn cup.

 

An inexpensive plastic one can be purchased at most paint stores for less than 10 dollors or so.

 

The small cup has a handle on it and is similar to a dipping ladle. It has a predetermined hole in the bottom and you measure the viscosity by the amount of time it takes for the liquid to run out of the cup.

 

Most paints for cup/conventional spray best around 25 - 30 seconds.

 

This is a simple way to compare different liquids viscosities.

 

Best Regards,

 

Jim K

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