CAV® 4.1 | Single-Bath, Two-Tube, Benchtop Kinematic Viscometer

The CANNON^® CAV4.1 is a fully-automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer for unattended ASTM D445 testing for kinematic viscosity (KV) of transparent and opaque liquids.

Features and Benefits

D445 Precision in a Modern, Dependable Design

Automation replaces labor-intensive manual testing and lowers operator-to-operator variability

0.5 to 10000 mm²/second (cSt) viscosity range in 100-fold increments* (covering the range of five individual manual glass viscometers)

Temperature range is 40 to 150 °C (down to 20 °C with optional TE bath)

28 (2 x 14 position) automated sample capacity allows for unattended operation of up to 24 determinations per hour

Easy loading/unloading of samples with removable carousels

Colored display lights in bath offer a quick indication of operational status

A trusted CANNON viscometer platform offers reliability and dependable support

Compact and Self-Contained with Flexible Configuration

Save lab space with 35% smaller footprint than CAV-2000

Easy, out-of-the-box setup

The onboard computer allows pre-programmed test parameters to be executed without the need for an external PC

Included VISCPRO® software allows for the creation of user-defined test procedures and the management and control of up to four instruments from a single PC.

View, print, save, and export custom reports

Reduced Consumable Costs

Automated washing and drying of sample vials allows for reuse thusdecreasingvial purchase/consumption

When compared to larger predecessor tubes, next-generation Atlantic-style tubes lower solvent usage and disposal expenses by 50%

Simplified Maintenance and Test Versatility

Automated washing and drying replaces manual tube cleaning

The modular chassis design allows for simple maintenance access

Operators able to replace tubes in minutes

High throughput with optional sample preheating up to 135 °C

Standard dual-solvent input included

Each sample can be tested with its own predefined/user-defined testing method

Common Applications

Additive analysis

Base stock analysis

Crude oil testing

Formulated oil analysis

Glycols/polyols

Hydraulic oil analysis

Light and heavy fuel testing

Marine fuel testing

Waxes/paraffin

*The test temperature and sample type may limit some upper viscosity measurements. Ubbelohde-style tubes are for offered for high melt waxes and volatile compounds that are not pure solvents in 100-fold increments and fast run 10-fold increments from 0.5 to 10000 mm²/second (cSt).



Image Credit: Cannon Instrument Company



Image Credit: Cannon Instrument Company