Parallel Plate Viscosity
The Orton Model PPV is a viscous compression, parallel plate viscometer that was designed to measure automatically the viscosities of solid glass cylinders (6 to 12mm OD x 3 to 6mm thick) in the viscosity range of log 9.0 to log 5.0 Poise as a function of temperature according to the ASTM C-1351M procedure guidelines. Since this range includes the softening point range (approximately log 7 to log 8 poise), softening point temperatures of glasses that cannot be flame worked can still be measured quickly and easily.
The softening point of a glass is the most widely used production control parameter. Changes in the softening point temperature are indications of chemistry changes.
Model PPV-1000
General
A laboratory, bench-top system for measuring the viscosity (range log 5 poise to log 9 poise) of solid glass cylinders (6 to 12 mm OD by 3 to 6 mm thick) as a function of temperature below 1000C.
Operate according to ASTM C-1351M.
Includes
- Bench top instrument console
- 1000°C furnace
- programmable process controller
- Fused Quartz sample pedestal
- Fused Quartz load rods
- LVDT sensor
- type “S” thermocouples
- counter weights
- computer software
- accessories and instruction manual. (Computer not included.)
Specifications
| Model | PPV-1000 |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
| Atmosphere | Air |
| Temperature Range | RT to 1000°C |
| LVDT Displacement Range | ±0.30 inch (±7.62 mm) |
| LVDT Sensitivity | 1.3 mV/V/.001 inch(51 mV/V/mm) |
| Sample Pressure | 100 – 500 grams |
| Thermocouples | Type “S” |
| Sample Size | 6-12 mm OD x 3-6 mm thick |
| Computer Requirements | Desktop with available PCI slot |
| Power Requirements | 120vac/10amp or 240vac/5amp 50 or 60 Hz |
| Power Control | SSR |
| Temperature Control | Honeywell UDC 3200 Process controller |
| Computer Interface Software | Included |
| SRM Calibration samples | Optional |
| Bench-top Footprint (stand)Length x Depth x Height | 12 x 14 x 33 (31 x 36 x 84 mm) |