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Brookfield Cap Series Cone/Plate Digital Viscometers

CAP 1000+ AND CAP 2000+

 

FEATURES & Benefits

CAP 1000+: a single speed instrument ideal for QC
CAP 2000+: a variable speed instrument ideal for R&D as well as more detailed QC
New Higher Viscosity Range
New Lower Shear Rate Range (10 sec¹ to 13,300 sec¹
Designed to handle repetitive testing in production environments (one button operation)
Automatic cone/gap positioning
Easy to set up and clean
Choice of built-in temperature control
L Series: 5° C to 75° C
H Series: 50° to 235° C
Extremely small sample size (less than 1 mL)
Automated PC control on CAP2000+ (Using optional CAPCALC software)
 

Perfect for Paints & Coatings
Meets industry standards:
ASTM D4287, ISO 2884, BS 3900
High Shear Rate Cone & Plate (10.00 sec¹)
Brookfield CAP 1000+ Viscometer

 


Applications

The CAP 1000+ Viscometer is appropriate for a wide range of materials, including Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Polymers & Resins, and more.

CAP 1000+ Cone Viscosity Ranges (Poise)
Spindle Shear
Rate		 Sample
Volume 		Cone
Angle 		Cone
Radius 		Viscosity
5 RPM
(Poise)		 Viscosity
50 RPM
(Poise)		 Viscosity
500 RPM
(Poise) 		Viscosity
750 RPM
(Poise)		 Viscosity
900 RPM
(Poise)
CAP-01 13.3N sec-1 67µl 0.45° 1.511 cm 37.5 - 375 3.75 - 37.5 0.375 - 3.75 0.25 - 2.5 0.2 - 2.0
CAP-02 13.3N sec-1 38 µl 0.45° 1.200 cm 75 - 750 7.5 - 75 0.75 - 7.5 0.5 - 5 0.4 - 4.0
CAP-03 13.3N sec-1 24 µl 0.45° 0.953 cm 150 - 1500 15 - 150 1.5 - 15 1 - 10 0.8 - 8.0
CAP-04 3.3N sec-1 134 µl 1.8° 1.200 cm 300 - 3000 30 - 300 3 - 30 2 -  20 1 - 16
CAP-05 3.3N sec-1 67 µl 1.8° 0.953 cm 600 - 6000 60 - 600 6 - 60 4 - 40 3 -33
CAP-06 3.3N sec-1 30 µl 1.8° 0.702 cm 1500 - 15000 150 - 1500 15 - 150 10 - 100 8 - 83
CAP-07 2.0N sec-1 1700 µl 3.0° 2.399 cm 62.5 - 625 6.25 - 62.5 0.625 - 6.25 0.42 - 4.2 0.35 - 3.47
CAP-08 2.0N sec-1 400 µl 3.0° 1.511 cm 250 - 2500 25 - 250 2.5 - 25 1.67 - 16.7 1.39 - 13.9
CAP-09 2.0N sec-1 100 µl 3.0° 0.953 cm 1000 - 10000 100 - 1000 10 - 100 6.67 - 66.7 5.5 - 56
CAP-10 5.0N sec-1  170 µl 1.2° 1.511 cm 100 - 1000 10 - 100 1 - 10 0.67 - 6.67 0.56- 5.56
Note:  Viscosity ranges shown above are for illustration.  The exact range will depend upon instrument configuration.

 

 

cap 2000+
CAP 2000+ Cone Viscosity Ranges (Poise)
Spindle Shear
Rate 		Sample
Volume 		Cone
Angle 		Cone
Radius 		Viscosity
5 - 1000 RPM
(Poise)
CAP-01 13.3N 67 µl 0.45° 1.511 cm 0.2 - 375
CAP-02 13.3N 38 µl 0.45° 1.200 cm 0.4 - 750
CAP-03 13.3N 24 µl 0.45° 0.953 cm 0.8 - 1500
CAP-04 3.3N 134 µl 1.8° 1.200 cm 1 - 3000
CAP-05 3.3N 67 µl 1.8° 0.953 cm 3 - 6000
CAP-06 3.3N 30 µl 1.8° 0.702 cm 8 - 15000
CAP-07 2.0N 1700 µl 3.0° 2.399 cm .35 - 625
CAP-08 2.0N 400 µl 3.0° 1.511 cm 1.39 - 2500
CAP-09 2.0N 100 µl 3.0° 0.953 cm 5.56 - 10000
CAP-10 5.0N 170 µl 1.2° 1.511 cm .58 - 1000
Note:  Viscosity ranges shown above are for illustration.  The exact range will depend upon instrument configuration.


Brookfield CAP 2000+ Viscometer
CAP 2000+

 

 

software
CAPCALC Sofware - Screen Capture

 

 

Optional CAPCALC software for use on CAP2000+ provides sophisticated control data collection and graphing capabilities

 

 

technical specifications

  CAP 1000+ CAP 2000+
Viscosity Range (Poise):
(Dependent on cone selected)		 Min./Max. See Charts Viscosity Ranges
Speeds: RPM 900/750 5 - 1K
  No. of Increments 2 995
Spindles (included):   1 1
Data Displayed: Read-Out Digital Digital
  Torque %
  P (Poise)
  mPas (milipascal seconds)
  Shear Rate
  Shear Stress
  Temperature F° /  C°
Output: 0 - 1 Vdc Chart Recorder    
  Analog torque/temperature    
  Printer Output
  RS-232 PC: Data Output    
  RS-232 PC: Full Computer Control  
Program Features: Time to Torque    
  Time to Stop
  Customize 4 Programs    
  Customize 10 Programs    
Accessories: Water Baths    
  Thermosel Heaters    
  Helipath Stand    
  Spiral Adapter    
  Small Sample Adapter    
  UL Adapter    
  DIN Adapter    
  Standard Spindles    
  Cone Spindles 45 45
  T-Bar Spindles    
  Connections & Extensions    
  Viscosity Standard 28 28
Software: DV Loader    
  RheoLoader    
  Wingather    
  Rheocalc    
  Capcalc
  Rheo2000    
  RheoVision    

 

 

cone spindle range table
Item No. Cone
Spindle No.		 Cone
Angle		 Shear Rate
(sec-1)		 Full-Scale
Viscosity Range (Poise)		 Sample
Size (µl)
CAP 1000+
at 750 RPM		 CAP 1000+
at 900 RPM
VI-0471 01 0.45° 13.3N .25 - 2.5 0.21 - 2.08 67
VI-0472 02 0.45° 13.3N .5 - 5.0 0.42 - 4.17 38
VI-0473 03 0.45° 13.3N 1.0 - 10.0 0.83 - 8.33 24
VI-0474 04 1.8° 3.3N 2.0 - 20.0 1.67 - 16.7 134
VI-0475 05 1.8° 3.3N 4.0 - 40.0 3.33 - 33.3 67
VI-0476 06 1.8° 3.3N 10.0 - 100.0 8.33 - 83.3 30
VI-0477 07 3.0° 2.0N .42 - 4.2 .35 - 3.5 1700
VI-0478 08 3.0° 2.0N 1.66 - 16.6 1.4 - 14 400
VI-0479 09 3.0° 2.0N 6.67 - 66.7 5.5 - 55 100
VI-0470 10 1.2° 5.0N 0.67 - 6.7 0.5 - 5.0 170
N = RPM

 

 

cap ordering information

The CAP  Viscometer is supplied with choice of one cone spindle.  Please specify line voltage and frequency when ordering.  Choice of operating temperature range must also be specified with order:  5° C to 75° C,  or 50° C to 200° C.

Accessories include:  Certified Viscosity Standard Fluids which are necessary for performing calibration tests; additional standard cone spindles or custom designed spindles; Brookfield CAPCALC application software.

All Brookfield Viscometers are guaranteed for one year against defects in materials and workmanship.

 



helpful hints

Need Extended Range?
Order additional cones or optional torque range.
Order Brookfield Viscosity Standards to verify calibration
Specific Standards for each cone are available.
You can turn your CAP2000+ into a "Rheometer"
Order CAPCALC software.
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ITEMS AND options


The CAP1000+ can be customized to operate at customer defined torque range and speed, or shear rate,  to suit your individual application.
Item Number Item
VI-0410 CAP 1000+ Brookfield Viscometer, Low Range, 60 Hz, 900 RPM, .25 to 100 Poise, 115V
VI-0414 CAP 1000+ Brookfield Viscometer, High Range, 60 Hz, 900 RPM, .25 to 100 Poise, 115V
VI-0420 CAP 2000+ Brookfield Viscometer, Low Range, 60 Hz, Variable Speed,  .1 to 1500 Poise, 115V
VI-0424 CAP 2000+ Brookfield Viscometer, High Range, 60 Hz, Variable Speed,  .1 to 1500 Poise, 115V
VI-999909 CAPCALC Software for CAP2000+
Brookfield cap oil fluids (standards)
Item
Number 		Fluid
Part No.		 Viscosity
cP(mPa•s)		 Low
Temp
VI-049001 CAP1L 89 25.0° C
VI-049003 CAP2L 177 25.0° C
VI-049005 CAP3L 354 25.0° C
VI-049007 CAP4L 708 25.0° C
VI-049009 CAP5L 1417 25.0° C
VI-049011 CAP6L 3542 25.0° C
VI-049013 CAP7L 1328 25.0° C
VI-049015 CAP8L 5313 25.0° C
VI-049017 CAP9L 21250 25.0° C
VI-049019 CAP10L 235 25.0° C
Item
Number 		Fluid
Part No.		 Viscosity
cP(mPa•s)		 Low
Temp
VI-049021 CAP1H 89 60° C
VI-049023 CAP2H 177 60° C
VI-049025 CAP3H 354 60° C
VI-049027 CAP4H 708 60° C
VI-049029 CAP5H 1417 60° C
VI-049031 CAP6H 3542 60° C
VI-049033 CAP7H 1328 60° C
VI-049035 CAP8H 5313 60° C
VI-049037 CAP9H 21250 60° C
VI-049039 CAP10H 236 60° C
For Calibratimg CAP Series cones each spindle has it's own fluid
E.g. CAP1L fluid is for use with CAP 01 spindle on a low temperature CAP viscomete.r
The Fluid Part number indicates the specific CAP spindle which isused with the fluid.

 

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