The Cambridge Viscosity micro sample laboratory viscometer, the VISCOlab 5000, features the smallest sample size requirement for any automated viscosity measurement system available: only 75 µl (microliters)! This laboratory viscometer is ideal for biotech and pharmaceutical drug discovery and delivery, and research applications where sample volume is limited. The VISCOlab 5000 provides accurate and reliable results quickly and cost-effectively.
Samples are introduced to the viscometer measurement chamber via pipette. The remainder of the viscosity measurement process is fully automatic. The VISCOlab 5000 controls the temperature of the sample from 10 to 40º C at the discretion of the technician, measures the viscosity of the ultra small sample, processes the data, and either displays the results on the unit's easy-to-read screen or sends them to an optional printer for hard copy output.
The small lab viscometer incorporates an imbedded Peltier™ cell to digitally maintain the desired test temperature. No temperature-control fluids or large bath apparatus is required. This enables the device to require only 420 square inches of lab table space, and is easy to move as necessary. Cleaning is simple and verified through the device's self-tracking functionality. Accurate within 1% of range, the VISCOlab 5000 brings remarkable new viscosity measurement capabilities to laboratory environments.
Specifications:
| Sample size |
<75 micro-liters |
| Throughput time |
< 20 minutes per test |
| Accuracy |
± 1% full scale;
± 3.5% of reading throughout range |
| Repeatability |
± 1% of reading |
| Viscosity range |
0.5-20cP at ambient; extended with sample pre-heat (i.e., 0.5-50cP with sample pre-heat to 40ºC) |
| Temperature range |
0ºC-40ºC |
| Temperature control accuracy |
± 0.05ºC |
| Wetted materials |
316L SS, 430 SS, Teflon |