We navigate technology advances in our field with a flexible mindset. As an independent operator in Glass Capillary Viscosity, we answer only to our customers. Using our experience and modern technology, we do our best to continuously improve our offering. We offer classic precision quality performance in an automated package suitable for the expediency requirements of the 21st Century.
Helping process industry customers certify PET, PA, PULP, MCC, PVC & HA
Process plants across the world trust their PSL Rheotek viscometer systems for daily testing of product stream. Using an automated glass capillary viscometer system, they determine intrinsic viscosity, K-value, degree of polymerisation, – all in full compliance with international test methods.
Test results form part of legal contracts for bulk trading of commodities deep in the cogs of the manufacturing process.
PSL Rheotek automated viscometer systems first appeared back in the late 1990’s in response to industry requirements for automation. Then and now, Poulten Selfe & Lee Limited, was already a world player in the field of capillary viscometry. With a manufacturing and calibration operation covering the standard viscometer tubes as per specifications of ASTM, DIN, ISO and other standards organisations, the move into automation was organic.
PSL was originally established in 1850 and supplied a wide range of laboratory equipment. Scientific glassblowing was always at the heart of the manufacturing process. In more recent history, the glassblowing expertise and experience has been exclusively focused on capillary viscometers. We make beautiful viscometers with excellent flow properties.
Currently, the PSL Rheotek range of automated viscometer systems are on Generation 3. It is our mission to assist manufacturers to employ scientific method in their operation.
A special area of interest for us is to work with manufacturers in emerging markets. In addition to a very comprehensive base of installations in North America and Western Europe, we are also active in Vietnam, Pakistan, Indonesia, South Africa and Angola.
Making Polymer Solution Viscosity easier
Recyclers, compounders, petrochemical industries, pulp mills and pharmaceutical manufacturers all need to run continuous viscosity testing on product stream. The certificate of Analysis is a key document for process control. The certificate of analysis is also a key document for product sale. At PSL Rheotek we focus on designing the right configuration of instrumentation for each client. Our mission is to help manufacturers obtain the right data in the easiest and most convenient way using glass capillary viscosity measurements.
We see ourselves as a small cog in the big machine of process industry. Our technology assists process industry with optimizing their process. This helps them to limit their waste and send the right product into the next stage of manufacturing.
ISAAC App Viscometer
Standard
ASTM D445
Easy to set up and operate. The small foot-print means that Isaac can be easily accommodated on top of or adjacent to a viscometer bath. Opening the ISAAC App will take the user straight to the measurement screen via a simple log in procedure. Sample details are entered into the sample testing configuration screen.
Pulp
Pulp sample preparation system
Generating an accurate concentration of pulp and water is a delicate task. Using the iSP-2 helps the operator to achieve an accurate concentration every time. The dispensing of cupriethylenediamine follows after the water shaking has been completed.
Polymer Reaction Block
Suitable for dissolving dilute solutions of polymers The SD-1 consists of a micro processor controlled sample block suitable for stand alone use or integrated with the Rheotek Smart Sampler (RSS).
PP/PE High Density ISP
Sample details are automatically transferred to the RPV-1. Uses weight to weight data rather than weight to volume data to calculate concentration – avoids errors due to temperature/density. Automatic ASH & MOISTURE corrections to concentration.
RUV-2 Kinematic Viscometer
The RUV-2 is an Automated Kinematic Viscometer suitable for testing of a wide range of petroleum products
Precise nIR detection. Includes Integrated cooling, Built in safe-vacuum used for cleaning and drying, Two solvent cleaning system and Traceability of each step of the test method.
PET INTRINSIC VISCOSITY
Standard
ASTM D4603
The RPV-2 determines the Inherent Viscosity of Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate)/PET in dilute solution using glass capillary viscometers in accordance with ASTM D4603.
ELECTRICAL PAPERS VISCOMETER SYSTEM
Standard
ASTM D4603
The RPV-2 determines the Inherent Viscosity of Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate)/PET in dilute solution using glass capillary viscometers in accordance with ASTM D4603.
Reaction Stirring Block
115V/60Hz
Suitable for stirring and heating solution viscosity samples. The Reaction Stirring Block consists of a micro processor controlled sample block suitable for stand alone use or integrated with the auto sampler of a PSL Rheotek Automated Viscosity Solution.
Reaction Stirring Block
230V/50Hz
Suitable for stirring and heating solution viscosity samples. The Reaction Stirring Block consists of a micro processor controlled sample block suitable for stand alone use or integrated with the auto sampler of a PSL Rheotek Automated Viscosity Solution.
EVS Viscometer Bath
The new Viscometer Bath from PSL Rheotek developed for product specification testing, the high precision and stability of the bath makes it the ideal base for kinematic viscosity testing in full compliance with ASTM, IP, ISO & DIN methods.
EVS Viscometer Bath
Viscometer developed for product specification testing, the high precision and stability of the bath makes it the ideal base for kinematic viscosity testing in full compliance with ASTM, IP, ISO & DIN methods.
Features
- Temperature stability ± 0.005°C
- Multi-Voltage – Low Energy Consumption
- 3 Viscometer Positions
- Built in backlight
- Simple 5-button control
- Integrated chiller option
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