KU Viscometer

The KU-3 Viscometer displays, Krebs units, gram units and centipoise for paints, coatings and inks.

Brookfield offers a completely digital calculating Krebs Unit Instrument with all the reliability you’d expect in Brookfield instrumentation…now with relative centipoise display.

Why the KU-3? This instrument is used widely for making viscosity measurements on paints/coatings in accordance with ASTM D562.

What’s Included:

  • Instrument
  • Krebs Spindle
  • Adapter for Pint and Half Pint Cans
    Note: Base holds Quart cans – No adapter needed.

Specification:

Range:  40-141 KU
32-1,099 g
27-5,274 cP*
Accuracy: ± 1% of full scale range
Repeatability: ± 0.5% of full scale range 
Paddle Speed: 200 rpm ± 0.1 rpm
Net Weight: 18 lb. (8.2 kg) 
Gross Weight: 22.5 lb. (10.2 kg) 
Dimensions: 21 x 12 x 17in – Carton
Operating Environment: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) 
0% – 80% R.H.: non-condensing atmosphere
Ingress Protection Rating: IP20

* Centipoise scale is for reference only.  Do not use for calibration.