Lab Instruments
How to Lower Air Bubbles and Vibrations When Testing Viscosity
If you've ever seen viscosity readings jump around and thought, "Something doesn't feel right," vibrations or air bubbles are usually t...
Choosing the Right Sample Volume for Accurate Viscosity Measurements
If you’ve ever run a viscosity test and thought, “Why don’t these results look right?”, there’s a good chance sample volume is part of ...
How Temperature Affects Viscosity and Viscometer Readings
If you’ve ever measured viscosity and wondered why the numbers changed even though you “did everything right,” temperature is often the...
Common Errors in Keypad Viscometers and How to Fix Them
Keypad viscometers are widely used in laboratories and factories due to their ease of use, dependable performance and accurate results....
Understanding Viscosity Units: CP vs mPa·s vs P — What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between CP, mPa·s, and P when it comes to viscosity units?
If you've never worked with liquids in labs, facto...
Stop Guessing Your Results: How to Calibrate a Keypad Digital Viscometer Step by Step
You can't skip calibration if you use a keypad digital viscometer every day. Even a well-maintained instrument can drift a little over ...
Which Type of Viscometer Should Your Lab Use: A Keypad or a Touch Screen?
It may seem easy to choose a viscometer, but when you're in a lab trying to decide between a keypad-based model and a touchscreen model...
How to Select the Correct Spindle for Your Digital Viscometer
If you’ve ever used a digital viscometer, you already know this truth: the spindle you choose can make or break your test. Many custome...
Why Your Centrifuge Shakes and How You Can Fix It Fast (With Examples and; Diagrams)
A centrifuge is one of those lab instruments you rely on without thinking until it suddenly starts shaking, rattling, or sounding like ...
What Makes a Brushless Motor Better for Centrifuges? Explained Simply
If you've been looking at centrifuges lately, you've probably seen the word "brushless motor" come up a lot. It often sounds like a nic...