Standard Tar Viscometer

About Standard Tar Viscometer

Key Features

• Chrome-plated copper or stainless steel bath
• Electrical heating with thermostat/dimmer control
• Standard orifice cups (2 mm, 4 mm, 10 mm)
• Ball valve arrangement for flow control
• Stirrer with insulated handle for uniform temperature
• Mounted on stand with leveling screws

Technical Specifications

• Material: Copper bath / Mild Steel / Stainless Steel
• Temperature Range: Up to ~45C (with thermometer)
• Power: Approx. 300 W
• Power Supply: 220230V, 50 Hz
• Standards: IS:1206, IP 72, BS:2000
• Operation: Manual / Semi-digital / Digital

Applications

• Bitumen and asphalt testing laboratories
• Road construction and highway projects
• Petroleum and oil testing labs
• Civil engineering colleges and research institutes

Working Principle

The sample is heated in a controlled bath and allowed to flow through a standard orifice cup. The efflux time (in seconds) is recorded, which directly indicates the viscosity of the material.