5 questions to ask your supplier when purchasing a viscometer

This way you will only benefit from your new viscometer

You strive to improve your process and company. You work on innovation in the context of Industry 4.0., in particular through real time management of your processes. When it comes to measuring the viscosity of your products, you are planning to switch to another supplier or technology. Below are the key questions to challenge new suppliers and ensure you only benefit from your next choice.

Question 1: HOW EASY is the installation?

Don't let installation time and sensor usage be your first source of frustration. Demand solutions that can be quickly defined, require only minimal process changes, and can be installed anywhere. Ensure accessibility and ease of training.

Question 2: HOW HIGH AND CONSISTENT is the sensitivity?

To obtain a useful and reliable measurement, the sensor sensitivity must be high and constant. It is imperative that the sensor's performance is not disrupted by particles or bubbles. Turbulence can also cause instability in the product to be measured; check that the analyzer is equipped with an integrated current dampening system.

Question 3: HOW MUCH TIME does my team spend on MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING?

It is essential to have a sensor that can be easily cleaned in just a few minutes or that is self-cleaning (CIP). Also choose a sensor without wearing parts and a sensor that is drift and maintenance-free. Check the warranty period of the sensor that gives you confidence in a good purchase. This way you save time and budget.

Question 4: HOW BIG ARE THE VARIATIONS SUPPORTED?

Be sure to choose an analyzer that will not be damaged or destroyed by viscosity pressure exceedance, particle abrasion, or chemical adhesion. Also, in some applications it is essential to select a technology that offers high sensitivity over a wide measuring range.

Question 5: HOW COMMITTED is your supplier after sales?

Choose a supplier who has expertise when it comes to viscometry and who has knowledge of his products. Make sure the supplier has a trained technical support department that can respond quickly when it comes to maintenance and calibration.

Contact us about the right viscometer for your application

Inventech is happy to help you find the right viscometer for your application. Please contact our product specialist and specialist in viscometry John Heidenreich, via tel. no.: 0162-4604040 or e-mail.