VTA Pneumatic Viscosel

Product Description

The VTA-120 includes viscosity indication and control in one complete package and is widely used on line in the printing and coatings industries for automatic addition of solvents. The Viscosel is a pneumatic viscosity indicator for inexpensive viscosity control in explosion proof environments.

Features And Benefits

Convenient & Inexpensive

Viscosity measurement and control combined in one compact package that mounts easily to process equipment on the production floor. Operating method uses the well-accepted coaxial cylinder principle of viscosity measurement.

Responsive

The Viscosel®'s sensitive response and automatic operation assures continuous conditioning of fluid.

Measures In-line

Eliminates time constraints associated with viscosity analysis of grab samples in the laboratory; provides early detection and correction of in-process deviations from desired set points.

Quality Control

Decreases raw material and product waste; maintains control of desirable product qualities (coating thickness, ink printability, % solids, etc.)

Easy to clean

Only the measuring cylinder and sample chamber come in contact with the sample. They can be easily cleaned or - if necessary - replaced without re-calibration.

Easy to Change Range

Measuring cylinders hook on and off easily, without tools and without need to adjust the instrument.

Standard or Custom Mounting

Using the standard mount, the Viscosel® can be moved wherever and whenever required. Custom bracket, cart, and tank mounts are available

±1% accuracy full scale

The Viscosel® is guaranteed to be accurate within ±1% of the range in use and reproducible to ±0.5% of full scale range.

Easy-to-read viscosity indication

The easily read set point mark and viscosity indicator are in parallel when the instrument is on control, making possible a quick visual check, even from a distance.

Safe pneumatic operation

The Viscosel® and its drive, the indicator/controller and the valve for solvent addition are all pneumatically operated, without complex electronic circuits.

Finely modulated control

The Viscosel® system offers on/off pneumatic control with 1% throttling action. Whether working with inks, coatings or lacquers, the instrument maintains constant viscosity by controlled solvent addition. The viscometer is also available as a transducer only.

Specifications

• Range: 0-35 cP min 0-2000 cP max
• Output: 0-15 psig to solvent valve; 3-15 psig linear signal proportional to viscosity to receiver gauge and optional recorder
• Input Air: 20-22 psig regulated input; 3 scfm consumption max.
• Flow: Sample chamber requires 1 gpm max.

Applications

Low Viscosity
Adhesives, solvent based	Chemicals
Oils	Petroleum Products
Paints, Inks, Coatings	Polymers

 

Flexible Mounting & Operation

Choose between flange or inline mounting for seamless integration into your process line. The VTA Pneumatic Viscosel is adaptable for both continuous monitoring and batch measurements, accommodating diverse industrial needs such as paints, coatings, and chemicals.


Exceptional Reliability & Safety

Designed for hazardous areas, explosion proof variants increase workplace safety. The absence of electrical parts in the sensor head and minimal maintenance requirements provide reliable, long-term operation even in rigorous industrial settings.


Effortless Maintenance & Cleaning

The Viscosel simplifies maintenance due to its pneumatic operation, and easy cleaning capabilities. Select models provide clean-in-place (CIP) or sterilize-in-place (SIP) options, supporting hygienic applications like food processing or pharmaceuticals.