Rotary viscometer SH1117

gelatinization

The TQC Sheen Gel Strength Tester (414N) is especially suited to assess the yield strength and consistency of thick paints and other materials such as gels and putties etc. A 250 ml can containing the sample is magnetically fastened onto the turntable of the Gel Strength Tester. This turntable is loaded with a calibrated spring displaying an engraved scale of 0-450 gm/cm. When immersed into the sample, the flat 4 x 2 cm paddle spindle rotates automatically at 2 rpm. The paddle spindle drives the whole can and turntable. After a peak reading followed by a short time of stabilisation, a steady torque value is indicated on the Gel Strength Tester’s scale.