Description
The TQC Sheen FORD Viscosity Cup (ASTM D1200) is a precision laboratory viscosity cup designed for accurate measurement of fluid coatings such as paints, lacquers, varnishes, and similar liquids. Made from durable titanium-anodized aluminium with a fixed stainless-steel nozzle, this Ford cup is intended for use on a leveling tripod stand to ensure maximum measurement repeatability. Its robust construction and reliable flow characteristics make it ideal for laboratory quality control, formulation development, and standardized viscosity testing.
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How it Works
- Place the Ford cup securely in a leveled (tripod) stand. Ensure the stand and cup are completely horizontal to guarantee consistent and accurate flow measurements.
- Close the bottom orifice with your finger to prevent the liquid from draining during filling.
- Fill the cup completely with the test liquid until slightly overflowing. Pour slowly to avoid air bubbles.
- Level off the surface using a clean glass plate or scraper to create a perfectly flush liquid level, as required for ASTM D1200 testing.
- Remove your finger from the orifice and simultaneously start the timer as the liquid begins to drain.
- Stop the timer at the first visible break in the continuous fluid stream. This “flow-break” point defines the official flow time.
- Convert the flow time to kinematic viscosity (cSt) using a viscosity conversion chart or disc.
This stand-based method ensures high-precision results and is preferred for laboratory environments where accuracy and repeatability are essential.
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Key features & benefits
- High-precision laboratory Ford cup for standardized viscosity measurements
- Titanium-anodized aluminium body with fixed stainless-steel nozzle
- Designed for use in a leveling tripod stand
- Produces reliable, repeatable flow times
- Suitable for paints, coatings, lacquers, varnishes, and related liquids
- Ideal for quality control and formulation work
- Supplied in a protective plastic storage case
- Durable construction with excellent chemical resistance
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cup material | Titanium-anodized aluminium |
| Nozzle material | Stainless steel, fixed orifice |
| Measurement standard | ASTM D1200 |
| Cup type | Laboratory Ford Viscosity Cup (used with tripod stand) |
| Typical use | Paints, coatings, lacquers, varnishes, and similar liquids |
| Width (maximum) | 74 mm |
| Weight | 196 g (titanium-anodized aluminium) |
| Temperature control | Use at controlled temperature for accurate viscosity measurement |
| Stand requirement | Designed for use in a leveling tripod stand |
| Storage | Supplied in protective hard plastic case |
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Cup Types
| SKU | Cup Number | Orifice Size | Viscosity Range (cSt) | Flow Time Range (s) |
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| CSTVF2030 | No. 2 | 2.0 mm | 25–120 cSt | 40–100 s |
| CSTVF2031 | No. 3 | 3.4 mm | 49–220 cSt | 30–100 s |
| CSTVF2032 | No. 4 | 4.1 mm | 70–370 cSt | 30–100 s |
| CSTVF2033 | No. 5 | 5.2 mm | 200–1200 cSt | 30–100 s |
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Accessories
CSTCL0030 | Calibration Certificate (available on request)
CSTVF2061 | Tripod Stand for Viscosity Cups
CSTVF2062 | Ring Stand for Viscosity Cups
CSTVF2067 | Temperature Control Jacket for DIN & ASTM
CSTVF2068 | Temperature Control Jacket for ISO & AFNOR
CSTDI0076 | Stopwatch
CSTVF2053 | Viscosity Conversion Disc
CSTTE0027 | Precision Thermometer
CSTF2063 | Glass Plate GP20
CSTVF2061 | Tripod Stand for Viscosity Cups
CSTVF2062 | Ring Stand for Viscosity Cups
CSTVF2067 | Temperature Control Jacket for DIN & ASTM
CSTVF2068 | Temperature Control Jacket for ISO & AFNOR
CSTDI0076 | Stopwatch
CSTVF2053 | Viscosity Conversion Disc
CSTTE0027 | Precision Thermometer
CSTF2063 | Glass Plate GP20
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Scope of Supply
TQC Sheen Ford Viscosity Cup (ASTM D1200)
Protective hard plastic case
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Manufacturing and standards
This Ford viscosity cup is manufactured to comply fully with ASTM D1200 requirements, ensuring that the cup delivers standardized and repeatable flow-time measurements. The titanium-anodized body and precision-machined stainless-steel orifice guarantee long-term durability, excellent chemical resistance, and stable measurement performance. Each cup is produced under strict quality controls and is suitable for both laboratory and production quality-assurance environments.
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Links
Product Sheet TQC Sheen FORD Viscosity Cup ASTM D1200
