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News Release from: Hydramotion | Subject: XL7 in-line viscometer
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 06 March 2006
Printer opts for viscosity checker
Japanese printing firm finds robust but sensitive in-line instrument to measure the viscosity of printing ink and could cope with regular relocation.
Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) called on Hydramotion when it 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 100 years
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fluid viscosity measurement comes online
Once a mainstay of laboratory analysis, fluid viscosity measurement has now been brought on-line in the shape of XL Series Process Viscometers from Hydramotion.
Viscosity measured on the spot
The Viscolite 700 from Hydramotion gives instant spot measurement of viscosity in the field, factory or lab without requiring any on-site setup or calibration.
For a company such as 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 version of its XL7 intrinsically safe in-line viscometer with a 5cm quick-release tri-clamp fitting, making installation or removal a simple 10s operation.
The crevice-free sensor is a solid stainless steel probe sturdy enough to withstand repeated removal and reinstallation 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, said: "The client wanted an instrument that would be sensitive and reliable yet still rugged enough to cope with frequent reinstallation, and that is exactly what we have provided." For DNP, a major attraction of the XL7 is its combination of high performance and ready adaptability.
There is no need for on-site calibration or adjustment. Request a free brochure from Hydramotion ...
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