Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB – Temperature-Controlled Fluid Testing System

Product Snapshot

What Is Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB Used For?

Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB is used to measure the flow time of transparent and opaque liquids under controlled temperature conditions to determine viscosity.

Primary uses:

• Petroleum product viscosity testing

• Lubricant formulation and evaluation

• Chemical fluid analysis

• Quality control and batch consistency testing

• Research and calibration workflows

Industries That Use This Product

Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB is used in:

• Petroleum and lubricant testing laboratories

• Automotive oil and fuel testing centers

• Chemical and material research facilities

• Quality control and calibration laboratories

• Academic and industrial R&D institutions

How Does Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB Work?

Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB system maintains a constant temperature while a liquid flows through a viscometer, and the recorded flow time is used to calculate viscosity.

Technical Explanation

• Temperature Controller: Maintains precise thermal conditions (±0.01 °C)

• Heating System: Provides stable and uniform heating

• Circulation Mechanism: Ensures even temperature distribution

• Viscometer Setup: Measures fluid flow under gravity

• Timing System: Records flow time for viscosity calculation

Core Functional Capabilities

• Temperature range: Ambient +5 °C to 150 °C

• High temperature stability: ±0.01 °C

• Transparent bath for clear observation

• Supports up to 4 viscometers simultaneously

• Stainless steel chamber with corrosion resistance

• Over-temperature protection system

• Digital display with easy operation

Technical Specifications

How to Choose Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB

Choose this model if you need:

• High-precision viscosity testing

• ASTM D445 and ISO 3104 compliance

• Multi-sample testing capability

• Stable and uniform temperature control

• Clear visibility for observation and timing

Alternative Equipment for This Product

• Constant Temperature Water Bath – general heating applications

• Evaporation Loss Test Bath – volatility testing

• Oxidation Stability Tester – thermal degradation analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the main purpose of Labotronics LB-10KVB?
  It measures the flow time of liquids under controlled temperature to determine kinematic viscosity.

2. What temperature range does it support?
    Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB system operates from ambient +5 °C to 150 °C.

3. How many samples can be tested at once?
    Up to four viscometers can be tested simultaneously.

4. How is temperature stability maintained?
    A microprocessor-based controller ensures ±0.01 °C precision.

5. Is it suitable for petroleum testing?
    Yes, it is specifically designed for petroleum, lubricant, and fuel viscosity analysis.

6. What material is used for the chamber?
    It is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel with a transparent viewing window.

7. What safety features are included?
    It includes over-temperature protection and thermal cut-off systems.

Typical Application Scenarios

• Viscosity testing of oils and lubricants

• Petroleum and fuel analysis

• Quality control in refineries and blending plants

• Calibration and research applications

• Academic and industrial laboratory studies

Compliance and Standards

• ASTM D445 viscosity testing standard

• ISO 3104 viscosity measurement method

• GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)

• ISO 9001:2015 quality standards

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Quick Summary

Kinematic Viscosity Bath LB-10KVB delivers precise temperature-controlled viscosity testing for oils, lubricants, and industrial fluids. With ±0.01 °C stability, multi-sample support, and ASTM compliance, it ensures accurate and repeatable results for petroleum, chemical, and research laboratory applications.