PIONEER ENERGY
SKY1003-IV Automated Kinematic Viscometer
SKY1003-IV Automated Kinematic Viscometer is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer with a 12-position sample handler for unattended and continuous viscosity testing of transparent and opaque liquids. It combines several unique features,making it the instrument of choice in many applications, ranging from QC to R&D to used oil testing. The specially designed Ubbelohde-style tube covers a 100-fold viscosity range at values between 0.5 mm /s and 10,000mm /s from 20°C to 100 °C (with optional external chiller).
Feature

  • Conforming to ASTM D445, D446, ISO 3104, ISO 3105, IP 71, GB/T 265, GB/T 30515 and related specifications 
  • The iSKvator software determines kinematic viscosity and cleans the capillary tube automatically without any further operator involvement. 
  • Thermal NTC meniscus detection ensures the test is not affected by sample color or ambient brightness, and can test transparent, dark and opaque petroleum products accurately 
  • Modified Ubbelohde viscometer tube, each tube covers a 100-fold range, e.g. from 1 to 100mm /s 
  • Viscosity measuring range: 0.5mm /s (cSt) to 10,000mm /s (cSt) Sample preheating for very viscous products, such as wax oils or heavy oils Dual solvent system with programmable cycle parameters Automated dry the tube with forced air to ensure the accuracy of the test 
  • Only about 10ml sample is needed for the test Low solvent usage: 10-15ml per cycle 
  • Max. sample throughput: up to 6 tests per hour 
  • The sample tray can be moved forward, convenient for users to clean up residual samples 
  • Functions of temperature calibration, viscometer tube calibration and auto-calculation of the viscometer index(VI) values 
  • Chemically resistant to allow for all common solvents 12-position auto sampler for unattended continuous automatic testing, priority samples can also be inserted during testing 

  • Recording the test data in real-time and results for convenient view and query Data exportable to LIMS systems

 ItemSpecifications
StandardsASTM D445, D446, ISO 3104, ISO 3105, IP 71, GB/T 265, GB/T 30515
Temperature Range20℃ – 100℃ (20℃ require external chiller)
Temperature Accuracy±0.01℃
Timing Accuracy0.02s
Auto Sampler Capacity12 positions
Sample PreheatingAmbient – 95℃
Bath Capacity2.5L
Bath MediumSilicone Fluid
Viscosity Range0.5–10000mm²/s (depending on viscometer tube selection)
Viscometer TypeModified Ubbelohde
Temperature SensorPT100 probe
Safety FeaturesPrompt for lack of solvent, Bath over temperature protection, Liquid level protection
I/O PortRS232 * 2
Data ExportLIMS or Printer
Machine Power≤1000W
Heater Power≤600W
Operating Conditions5℃–35℃, 20–90%RH at 35℃, Non-condensing
Power SupplyAC 220V±10 50/60Hz
Dimensions400mm(W) × 510mm(D) × 710mm(H)
Weight60KG (including bath medium)