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Liquid Analysis: Viscosity, Density
News Release from: Hydramotion | Subject: XL7
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 March 2006
Quick Change On-line Viscometer
Dai Nippon Printing called Hydramotion when they needed a robust but sensitive in-line but readily portable instrument to measure the viscosity of printing ink to within 1%
Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNP) called on Hydramotion when they needed a robust but sensitive in-line instrument to measure the viscosity of printing ink With products ranging from dictionaries, comics and posters to CDs, decorative materials and TV shadowmasks, DNP has been a major player in the Japanese print and media market for over a hundred years
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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For a company like DNP, accurate management of viscosity is critical for ensuring ink quality and suitability.
In this case the ink viscometer is used on different lines at different times, so it had to be easily removable and able to cope with regular relocation.
Previous instruments were easily damaged and breakdowns were frequent.
To overcome the problem, Hydramotion designed and built a special version of its XL7 intrinsically safe in-line viscometer with a two-inch quick-release tri-clamp fitting, making installation or removal a simple ten-second operation.
The crevice-free sensor is a solid stainless steel probe sturdy enough to withstand repeated removal and re-installation without damage.
The instrument can now be removed, cleaned and reinstalled within minutes.
In use, the XL7 provides continuous viscosity measurement accurate to within 1% of the reading, with high resolution even at very low viscosities.
Danny Morbey, product manager at Hydramotion, comments: "The client wanted an instrument that would be sensitive and reliable yet still rugged enough to cope with frequent re-installation, and that is exactly what we have provided".
For DNP as for many other customers, a major attraction of the XL7 is its combination of high performance and ready adaptability.
With no need for on-site calibration or adjustment, the XL7 gave DNP an instant solution to a long-standing problem. Request a free brochure from Hydramotion ...
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