LV Spindles

Brookfield LV spindle range chart details values for all LV spindles.
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Description

All standard LV torque Brookfield Viscometers/Rheometers include a standard spindle set (LV-1 through LV-4) of LV Spindles made of #302 stainless steel. Additional spindle choices are available in #316 stainless steel or with Teflon coating for enhanced corrosion resistance. An optional spindle rack provides convenient bench storage and quick access to all spindles.

Specifications

LV Spindles cP (mPa·s)
MODEL RANGE*
LV-1 (61) 15-20K
LV-2 (62) 50-100K
LV-3 (63) 200-400K
LV-4 (64) 1K-2M
LV-5 (65) 2K-4M LV-5 is an optional spindle designed to increase measuring range.
LV-2C 50-100K
LV-3C 200-400K

*Based on standard LV speeds .3-60 rpm.
M=1million K=1 thousand
Note: LV-1 through LV-4 are supplied with LV instruments
LV-2C & LV-3C are optional “cylindrical spindles” offering geometry for calculating shear rates.
LV and RV/HA/HB spindles are supplied in 302 stainless steel.
Optional 316 stainless or Teflon coated spindles are available

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