Thermo Scientific’s new HAAKE Viscotester model VT550 viscometer is suitable for viscosity measurements of minerals slurries and suspensions in mining applications.
HAAKE Viscotester model VT550 viscometer is suitable for viscosity measurements of particular suspensions using standard sensors to provide relative or absolute results which are highly reproducible, the company says.
According to Thermo Scientific, the HAAKE VT550 viscometer provides the data to allow accurate calculations for pumping slurries and suspensions. It can also be operated manually by the key pad or PC-controlled.
The HAAKE measures yield points using Controlled Deformation (CD) mode, and measures inhomogeneous materials with particles in milimetre size.
The HAAKE VT550 provides results on viscosity and yield point which allows users to correctly size pumps, minimise wear in pipes and fittings, identify start-up energy requirements for pumping, predict the longevity of hydraulic transport equipment, and design better disposal systems, the company says.