Cannon Instruments, USA

The CANNON miniAV-HT is a fully automated, single-sample, benchtop viscometer for determining the kinematic viscosity of asphalts at 60 °C and 135 °C. The Ubbelohde-style tube covers a 100-fold viscosity range at values between 0.5 mm²/s (cSt) and 10,000 mm²/s (cSt).

DETAILS CANNON miniAV-LT is a fully automated, single sample, benchtop viscometer for low temperature (sub-zero) viscosity testing. A Ubbelohde-style tube covers a viscosity range from 1–10 mm²/s (cSt) at ‒20 °C. Complies with methods ASTM D445/D446, ASTM D1655, DEF STAN 91:91, IP71, ISO 3104/3105. Common application: Jet fuel

SimpleVIS® is a single sample, portable viscometer for on-site testing. With near D445 precision, it is easy to use, rugged and fast. Available viscometer tubes cover a viscosity range of 2 mm²/s (cSt) to 700 mm²/s (cSt) at two selected temperatures between 40 °C and 100 °C.

SimpleVIS®+ is a single sample, portable viscometer with built-in active cooling for rapid temperature adjustment. With near D445 precision, it is easy to use, rugged, and fast. Available viscometer tubes cover a viscosity range of 2 to 700 mm²/s (cSt) at two selected temperatures between 40 °C and 100 °C.

The automated CCS-2100LT is a low temperature, cold-cranking simulator for measuring apparent viscosity of engine oils from –40 °C to –5 °C. Automated sample loading, operation and solvent-free cleaning permit unattended processing of up to 30 samples at one time. Conforms to methods ASTM D5293, SAE J300.

The automated CANNON D155 offers a low-cost, affordable alternative to manual hydrometer methods for measuring density and specific gravity with easy, one button operation. Built-in thermal control provides quick, precise measurement with 4 decimal resolution. Meets requirements of ASTM D1250, ASTM D1298, ASTM D4052 and ASTM D7777.

DPV® Asphalt is an automated, rotational digital paddle viscometer for measuring the dynamic viscosity of non-homogeneous materials such as emulsified asphalts, marine fuels, residual oils and slurries at 40 °C, 50 °C, 80 °C and 100 °C. The DPV Asphalt provides a automated alternative to older, labor-intensive and less precise methods.

The CANNON miniAV-X is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer with a 10-position sample handler for unattended D445 processing. The Ubbelohde-style tube covers a 100-fold viscosity range between 0.5 mm²/s (cSt) and 6,000 mm²/s (cSt) from 15 °C to 100 °C (with available TE cooler).

The TE-BBR SD is a thermoelectrically-cooled bending beam rheometer for testing flexural creep of asphalt binders from ambient to –40 °C (±0.03 °C). A crack seal option provides for low temperature characterization of crack seal “creep” under load for 0.5” thick specimens. The TE-BBR SD meets or exceeds ASTM, AASHTO, and SHRP provisions for flexural creep testing of asphalt binders, including ASTM D6648, AASHTO T 313, SHRP Binder Provisions.

The miniQV®-X is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer for rapid kinematic viscosity measurement of transparent and opaque liquids with ASTM D445 precision capability. A 25-position sample handler allows unattended processing. The fast-run tube covers a 10-fold viscosity range between 5 mm²/s (cSt) and 800 mm²/s (cSt) from 40 °C to 100 °C. The miniQV-X has been optimized for condition monitoring of used oils.

miniPV-H is a fully automated, single-sample, benchtop viscometer for unattended processing and testing in aggressive/corrosive solvents for dilute solution viscosity of polymers and kinematic viscosity for general purpose applications. Viscosity range for dilute solution viscosity is 0.3 mm2/s (cSt) to 700 mm2/s (cSt)* and for kinematic viscosity 0.02 mm2/s (cSt) to 1,200 mm2/s (cSt)* at 15 °C to 100 °C.

miniPV-HX is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer with a 10-position sample handler for unattended processing and testing in aggressive/corrosive solvents for dilute solution viscosity of polymers and kinematic viscosity for general purpose applications. Viscosity range for dilute solution viscosity is 0.3 mm2/s (cSt) to 700 mm2/s (cSt)* and for kinematic viscosity 0.02 mm2/s (cSt) to 1,200 mm2/s (cSt)* at 15 °C to 100 °C.

The Ravenfield® by CANNON® HTHS BS/C+ Viscometer is a compact, high precision, tapered plug viscometer that measures the high temperature, high shear viscosity of engine lubricants and other oils according to ASTM D4741, CEC L-36-A-90 and IP 370 as specified by SAE J300 and ACEA.

The compact, economical TESC (thermoelectric sample conditioner) system integrates and automates the entire ASTM D2983 conditioning and testing process for low temperature viscosity of gear oils and ATF.

The CANNON CT-1000 Constant Temperature Bath maintains the accurate control required by ASTM D 445 for kinematic viscosity measurements with glass capillary viscometers.

The CANNON DVR 1000 Series Digital Vacuum Regulators are designed for precise measurement and control of vacuum at 300 mm Hg below atmospheric pressure.

CANNON Thermoelectrically-Cooled Cold-Cranking Simulators measure the apparent viscosity of oils at temperatures from -35°C to -5°C within a viscosity range of 900 mPa.s to 25,000 mPa.s.

The CANNON CMRV-5000 Mini-Rotary Viscometer is designed to measure yield stress and viscosity of drive line lubricants and new and used automotive engine oils over a temperature range of -5°C to -40°C, meeting ASTM D 4684, D 3829, D 6821 and D 6896 requirements.

The CANNON® High-Temperature High-Shear Capillary Viscometer (HTHS Series II) is designed to determine the viscosity of engine oils and other oils under conditions of high shear at high temperatures.

The CANNON CAV 4.1 is a fully-automated, single bath, benchtop kinematic viscometer with two 14-position sample handlers for unattended ASTM D445/446 testing. Run multiple predefined/user-defined test methods within the same sample tray. Easily removable dual 14-position sample trays allows high throughput of 28 samples per hour.

The CANNON® CAV® 4.2 is an automated, high throughput, dual-bath viscometer for ASTM D445. The CAV® 4.2 combines CANNON® quality and reliability with modern design and unique features to enhance lab productivity, reduce costs, and improve data quality.

The miniAV® from CANNON Instrument Company offers every laboratory an exciting new tool for convenient and highly accurate kinematic viscosity (Kin Vis) measurement.

• Automatic glass capillary polymer viscosity analysis between 0.3 to 20,000 cSt*
• Compatible with most solvents used for polymer work
• Unique AIRBATH® technology - ultrastable thermostatic air chamber
• Temperatures from 20 to 100°C (135°C with High Temperature Option)
• VISCPRO® Windows® software calculates relative

The miniPV® from CANNON Instrument Company is an essential tool for the measurement of polymer solution viscosities. Its accuracy and convenience are based on the masterful design of temperature control, fluid handling, sensor technology, and automation.

• The Cannon-Fenske Routine viscometer is a rugged and inexpensive viscometer that works well if the liquid to be measured is transparent or translucent.
• The Ubbelohde viscometer and other suspended level viscometers are also used to measure transparent liquids. Unlike the Cannon-Fenske Routine viscometer, suspended level viscometers possess the same viscometer constant at all temperatures.

The compact, economical TESC-5133 viscometer integrates and automates the ASTM D5133 process of conditioning and testing low temperature viscosities of engine lubricants.
Included Windows? 10 software application records sample temperature and viscosity throughout the test, then computes the Gelation Index. Compact design allows installation of multiple TESC Systems in a relatively small benchtop area for redundancy and greater testing versatility, while conserving precious bench space.

UltraVIS 192 is a fully automated, high speed, solvent-free viscometer for rapid kinematic viscosity measurement of transparent and opaque liquids with ASTM D445 precision capability. A 192-position sample handler (two 96-position trays) allows unattended processing of up to 30 samples per hour. The fast-run tube covers a 10-fold viscosity range at values between 5 mm²/s (cSt) and 50 mm²/s (cSt) at 100 °C. The UltraVIS 192 is optimized for condition monitoring of used oils.