The Labmart LMKV2 Krebs Viscometer is a rotational viscometer specifically designed for viscosity measurement of paints, coatings and ink. It provides direct Krebs readings on an LCD display and displays viscosity in KU, grams and centipoise (cP). The instrument includes an RS232C interface, timer and automatic paddle operation without requiring manual lifting of the paddle.

3. Detailed Product Description

Product Overview

The LMKV2 Krebs Viscometer is a dedicated rotational viscometer for measuring viscosity of fluids, particularly paints, coatings and ink. The catalogue specifically describes it as a Krebs Viscometer and highlights direct Krebs reading on the display.

The LMKV2 provides viscosity readings in three units: Krebs Units (KU), grams (g) and centipoise (cP). Its LCD display provides direct readings, while an integrated timer supports controlled measurement. The catalogue also specifies that the instrument is easy to use because there is no need to lift the paddle manually.

The instrument operates at a spindle speed of 200 rpm with ±1 rpm accuracy and is designed for operation between 10°C and 40°C.

Key Features and Benefits

• Dedicated Krebs Viscometer
• Designed for paint, coatings and ink
• Direct Krebs reading on display
• LCD display
• Displays KU, grams and cP
• 40KU–141.0 KU measuring range
• 32–1,099 g measuring range
• 27–5,274 cP measuring range
• Timer function
• Automatic operation without manually lifting the paddle
• RS232C interface
• Krebs spindle
• 200 rpm ±1 rpm spindle speed
• ±1% FS accuracy for Newtonian liquid
• ±0.5% FS repeatability for Newtonian liquid
• Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C

4. Technical Specifications

The catalogue's specification table gives these values specifically for the LMKV2.

5. Applications

The catalogue specifically identifies the LMKV2 for:

• Paint viscosity measurement
• Coating viscosity measurement
• Ink viscosity measurement
• Krebs viscosity testing
• Rotational viscosity measurement of suitable fluids

The catalogue describes the Krebs Viscometer as a rotational viscometer used to measure viscosity of fluids, especially paints, coatings and ink.

6. Suitable For

• Paint manufacturers
• Paint testing laboratories
• Coating laboratories
• Ink manufacturers
• Ink testing laboratories
• Quality-control laboratories
• R&D laboratories
• Research laboratories working with paints, coatings and inks
• Laboratories requiring Krebs Unit viscosity measurement

7. FAQs

1. What is the LMKV2?

The LMKV2 is a Krebs Viscometer, a type of rotational viscometer designed particularly for viscosity measurement of paints, coatings and ink.

2. What materials is the LMKV2 designed for?

The catalogue specifically identifies paint, coatings and ink.

3. What is the Krebs Unit measuring range?

The specified range is 40 KU–141.0 KU, with 0.1 KU resolution.

4. What is the gram measuring range?

The specified range is 32 g–1,099 g, with 1 g resolution.

5. What is the centipoise range?

The specified range is 27 cP–5,274 cP, with 5 cP resolution.

6. Which units does the LMKV2 display?

The instrument displays:

• KU
• g
• cP

The catalogue explicitly lists these as the available units.

7. Does the LMKV2 provide direct Krebs readings?

Yes. Direct Krebs reading on display is one of the specified salient features.

8. Does the LMKV2 have a timer?

Yes. Timer: Yes is specified in the catalogue.

9. Does the instrument have temperature display?

No. The catalogue specifies Temperature Display: No.

10. What is the spindle speed?

The specified spindle speed is 200 rpm, with ±1 rpm accuracy.

11. What is the measurement accuracy?

The catalogue specifies ±1% FS for Newtonian liquid.

12. What is the repeatability?

The catalogue specifies ±0.5% FS for Newtonian liquid.

13. Does the LMKV2 have an RS232C interface?

Yes. The instrument has an RS232C interface.

14. Does the paddle need to be lifted manually?

The catalogue specifically states that the instrument is easy to use and there is no need to lift the paddle manually.

15. What is the operating temperature?

The specified operating temperature is 10°C to 40°C.

16. What accessories are supplied?

The standard accessories are:

• Main instrument
• Krebs spindle
• Sample beaker
• Beaker holder
• Power adaptor
• Instruction manual
• Test certificate

17. What is the power supply?

The specified power supply is an adaptor using AC 220V / 50Hz.

18. What is the packing size?

The packing dimension is 430 × 380 × 410 mm.

19. What is the gross weight?

The specified gross weight is 12 kg