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NOTE:
Before starting with the measurements, make sure the viscometer is correctly balanced (check it
with the bubble level). The spindle that should be selected is ‘LCP/SP’.
10.1.2 Dismounting and cleaning
Unscrew the spindle of the viscometer axis and lower the spindle slowly in the sample
container (K).
Remove Adapter (G) from metallic glass.
Place the viscometer upright. Remove the upper stopper (N).
Remove the spindle carefully (L).
Unscrew the bottom stopper (M) and remove the container (K) from below the thermo station
jacket (J).
Remove the container, wash it or use compressed air. Wash the circulation jacket too if
necessary.
Remove Adapter (G) from the circulation jacket.
Important:
Do not use any cleaner or tool that can damage the metallic surface. Make sure you only use liquids
that agree with the LCP adapter material!
Solvents that can be used: water, ethanol or high concentrations of alcohol. For other solvents,
check the chemistry compatibility table.
10.1.3 Technical specification for LCP accessories
Measurements rank:
Sample L:
0.9*) until 2 000 mPa.s or cP
Sample R:
3.2**) until 21 333 mPa.s or cP
*) Limited by turbulences
**) For the measurements that represent 10 % of the base scale
Sample volume:
16.0 ml
Shear rate factor for the LCP spindle:
1.2236 x RPM ***)
***) Shear rate is calculated based on the features of Newtonian liquids.
Temperature rank of the circulation jacket & thermo station
conditions:
Temperature rank allowed: -10 a +100°C (14 a 212 °F)
Use a thermo station wash with demineralised water or special refrigeration liquid. Change
thermostat liquid regularly. Recommended flow: 15 l/min.
Materials:
The metallic parts are made of stainless steel; the leads are made of black delrin plastic. The
parts that come into contact with the sample (sample container and spindle) are made of AISI
316 and are suitable for the food industry.
The lead inferior washer is made with black delrin. It is designed to withstand a maximum
temperature of 100ºC (212 ºF)
The circulation jacket is made of acetyl and Delrin.
The O-ring on the plastic stopper (M) of the LCP Adapter is made of delrin.
The softening point is 110 °C (230 °F).
