Falling Ball Viscometer by Höppler

DIN 53015

Product group(s): Portable Tester, Viscosity

User group(s): Oil

Scope: The falling-ball viscometer enables the precise measurement of the dynamic viscosity of clear liquids or gases.
Different test balls will be used for samples of low viscosity in the chemical industry, pharma industry, food
industry or crude oil industry.

The ball may be used acc. to the size:

G for ether & neon
1 for ether & water
2 for water, olive oil & spindle oil
3 for olive oil, spindle oil & machine oil
4 for machine oil & glycerin
5 for glycerin & honey
6 for honey and tar

Höppler - Falling Ball Viscometer

More deatils are mentioned in the "Order Number" section

Technical Data
Viscosity range: 0.5...100.000 mPa • s (cP)

Temperature range: -20 °C to +120 °C

Repeatability: better than 0,5 %
Compare ability: better than 1 %

Main Unit
24-0025 Höppler - Falling Ball Viscometer
DIN 53 015

Consisting of:
1 thermometer (range: -1 ... +26 : 0.1 °C)
6 balls (size: 1+2= borosilicate glass, 3+4 = Ni-Fe, 5+6 = steel)
1 instrument case
1 cleaning brush
1 factory certificate
1 connection to a thermostat

Power supply: 230/115 V, 50/60 Hz

Options & Accessories

24-0027 Ball "G" made of glass, for gas measurement

21-0697 Digital Stop Watch

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 Consisting of:
7-digit LC display, max. 10 hours countdown with 1/100 sec. precision, Lithium battery
• quartz-controlled
• water resistant
• memory function
• calendar

25-0240 Circulator (external & internal heating & cooling)

For heating & cooling of instruments without circulation pump
and / or for tempering applications directly in the bath.

Consisting of:
Cooler with stainless steel bath.Thermostat with digital display, splash-proof keypad, integrated heater,
pump, RS232-interface, over/under-temperature & low-level protection, adjustable pump-pressure,
cooling control.

Supplied with: 1 bath cover, 1 drain tap

Note: Insulated hose-set is recommended.

Technical Data:
Working range: -28 to +200 °C (at +5 to +40 °C ambient temp.)
Display / Resolution: LED / 0.1 °C
Control: PID
Heater capacity: 2000 W
Cooling capacity: 260 W at +20 °C
Pump-Pressure capacity: 11-16 l/min, 450 mbar
Bath opening: 12 x 14 x 14 cm (WxDxH)
Safety class / Bath fluid: 3 / FL (Flammable Liquids possible)
Volume: 4.5 l
Sockets for: hose (Ø 8 / 10 mm), solenoid valve
Dimensions / Weight: 23 x 42 x 61 cm (WxDxH), 31 kg
Power supply: 230 V, 50/60 Hz, EU-plug

18-0304 Circulator-Bath (internal & external heating)

with cooling-coil

For tempering applications directly in the bath (e.g. sample

pre-tempering) and / or for heating of instruments without circulation pump (e.g. PNR-tempering dish).

Consisting of:
Stainless steel bath with cooling-coil. Thermostat with digital display, splash-proof keypad, integrated
heater, pump and over-temperature protection.

Supplied with: 1 bath cover, 1 hose-set (2x 1 m Ø 8 & 10 mm)

Note:
Requires counter-cooling by circulation cooler or circulator for applications near ambient temperature.
Insulated hose-set is recommended.

Technical Data:
Working range: +20 to +100 °C (at +5 to +40 °C ambient temp.)
Display / Resolution: LED / 0.1 °C
Control: PID
Heater capacity: 2000 W
Pump-Pressure capacity: 15 l/min, 340 mbar
Bath opening: 15 x 15 x 15 cm (WxDxH)
Safety class / Bath fluid: 1 / NFL (Non Flammable Liquids only)
Volume: 4.5 l
Sockets for: hose (Ø 8 / 10 mm)
Dimensions / Weight: 17 x 33 x 36 cm (WxDxH), 7 kg
Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz, EU-plug

Spare Parts
24-0026 Fall Pipe

24-0028 Ball Set 1 to 6

Order Guideline
Minimum equipment: 1x 24-0025
Additional requirements:

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