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Ford Cup

Ford Cup Viscometer manufacturer & supplier
Ford Cup Viscometer manufacturer & supplier
Ford Cup Viscometer manufacturer & supplier
Ford Cup Viscometer manufacturer & supplier

The Ford Cup from Presto Stantest is easy to use. It is a flow-cup viscometer. It shows how smoothly liquids like paints, inks, varnishes, and solvents move. It gives a quick idea of a liquid’s thickness. Labs and production teams use it to keep every batch consistent. Manufacturers check that liquids are not too thick or too thin. This helps them spread and apply just right in real-life use.

 

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This cup delivers repeatable readings for daily lab checks. The liquid flows naturally through a precisely sized orifice under gravity. A stopwatch captures the exact efflux time, which can then be converted into viscosity values using standard tables. The Ford Cup is easy to use, requires no power, and works reliably for low to moderately viscous liquids. Its simple design ensures minimal maintenance while giving dependable results for production checks, quality control, and lab testing.

Applications
 Tests on the same unit
 • Measure viscosity of paints, inks, varnishes, and solvents
 • Quick batch-to-batch consistency checks
 • Flow study for coatings and thin liquids
 • Routine lab quality control and production testing
 
Standards Followed
 • ASTM D1200
 • ISO 2431
 • Common industrial coating and varnish standards
 

 

  • Orifice diameter: standard as per Ford Cup size.
  • Cup sizes: Ford 2, Ford 4, Ford 6, Ford 8
  • Accuracy: repeatable within 1% efflux time.
  • Units: time in seconds, convertible to viscosity in centistokes.
  • Temperature range: ambient
  • Material: stainless steel or anodized aluminum.
  • Power: not required

  • Simple gravity-based flow measurement

 • Standardised cups for different viscosities
 • Quick and easy operation without power
 • Minimal maintenance and cleaning required
 • Accurate repeatable results for low to medium viscosity liquids
 • Lightweight and portable design
 • Suitable for lab or production floor use
 • Efflux time easily converted to centistokes
 
Optional Items
 • Extra Ford Cup sizes for different viscosity ranges
 • Calibration kits for ISO 17025 traceable testing
 • Stopwatches and flow timers for precise measurements
 

Q: Why is temperature important in Ford Cup testing?
A: A liquid flows differently when it gets warmer or cooler. Keeping the temperature steady helps get reliable and repeatable results.

Q: Can different viscosity ranges be tested?
A: Yes. Ford Cups come in different standard sizes for various flow ranges.

Q: Does it need power or electronics?
A: No. It works with gravity and a simple stopwatch. You can use it anywhere, without electricity.

Q: What does a Ford Cup check?
A: It measures how fast a liquid flows. This gives an idea of its thickness. Labs and production teams use it to keep every batch consistent.


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